1 Peter 2:11-17

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:13-15 -- Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:15-16 -- It is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:11 -- Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:11 -- Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:16 -- Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:12 -- Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:12 -- Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:12 -- Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:11 -- Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 2:11 -- Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.

Illustration of 1 Peter 2:17 -- Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.