Theory question 109
Interpersonal Relationships(a) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation… Outline Peter's expectations of the people described above. (b) Explain three factors that stand in the way of peaceful co-existence among people.
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(a) Declare the wonderful deeds of God who called them out of darkness (1 Peter 2:9).
Abstain from passions of the flesh (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Do right; live as free men but servants of God (1 Peter 2:15-16).
Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Put away malice, guile, insincerity, envy and slander (1 Peter 2:1).
Be holy in all conduct (1 Peter 1:15).
(b) Any three: tribalism and religious intolerance; injustice; greed; pride; poverty; lack of communication; political manipulation.
Use 1 Peter 2:1-17, then three factors.