WHY I AM A CHURCH MEMBER

1 Peter 3:8-17

Truth: To cultivate Christian love. To Practice the Lordship of Christ. To maintain a good conscience. Why are you a church member?

I. TO CULTIVATE CHRISTIAN LOVE

1. Evidence of love is unity of mind. Vs. 8, Phil 2:1-11
2. Evidence of love is compassion, pity and being courteous. Rom 12:15. Eph 4:15
3. Love you enemies. Vs. 9, Matt 5:43-45
4. Love life. Vs. 10-12, Psa 34:12-17

II. TO PRACTICE THE LORDSHIP OF CHRIST

1. The fear of the lord conquerors every other fear. Vs. 13-15, Prov 16:7
2. Let the Lord be the center of your life. Vs. 15, Matt 6:33
3. Be ready to defend your hope. Vs. 15, 1 Peter 1:8

III. TO MAINTAIN A GOOD CONSCIENCE

1. We are to work at having a good conscience. Vs. 16, Acts 24:16, Titus 1:15, 1 Tim 4:2, Heb 10:22.
2. It is better to suffer for well doing than evil. Vs. 17, Psa 118:6, Phil 2:15, Isa 5:20

WHY ARE YOU A CHURCH MEMBER?