December 16, 2016: SOAP #2570:  1Peter 1-5

Scripture:  1Peter (NIV) 2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Observation:   Proper respect is to fear God.  To treat Him in a casual way is foolish.  Proper respect for those in authority is to obey them.   The proper respect for our brothers and sisters in Christ is to love them.  Jesus told us to love them as He loves us.

Application:    This scripture tells me to have proper respect for everyone.  I should respect everyone as a special creation of God.  They were created for His purpose.  God loves and values people so much that He sent His Son, Jesus to die for their sins.

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, you are not willing that any should perish but that all should have eternal life.  Help me to respect all people as valuable to You!   Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!