1 Peter 1:13-16
Opposition and persecution will come – John 15:18-19
How are we to persevere in the face of persecution?
1. We are to fix our hope on future glory – Vs. 13
. A. By preparing our mind for action
. . B. By keeping sober in spirit
. . Matthew 6:22-23, Philippians 3:17-21
2. To pursue present holiness – Vs. 15-16
. A. Do not conform to the world
. . Our pursuit of holiness in not passive – we do not fall into holiness
. . 1 Peter 1:14, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Ephesians 2:3, Romans 6:12
. B. By conforming to God
. . Leviticus 19:2, Ephesians 4:24