1 Peter 1:13-17 (NLT) Do you ever feel like just being a rebel? As much as we would like to free ourselves from some of the things we feel 'pinch' our freedoms, Peter gives us a little guidance and some good reasoning. He doesn't tell us to be selective in what or whom we obey, but rather to be subject to every human institution for the Lord's sake.
These few verses are very applicable to our current situation- all things covid. As much as our freedoms are a little restricted, the God ordained way to respond is found in the words 'be subject', and the reason in the words 'for the Lord's sake.' Last week as I listened to Dr. Bonnie Henry's weekly press release she praised churches for their effort to work within guidelines. That is what God has asked us to do. And it honors him!
Even though we are to live as free people, Peter's challenge is not to use our freedom as a cover up for evil. Freedom does not release us from obedience. Freedom actually should help us live contentedly even though we are regulated. A key question to ask ourselves is, do our actions display 'living as a servant of God?' Even though I might want to rebel or be a little like a red-neck, the Bible instructs me to be otherwise when it comes to living in light of God's will.
Enjoy the challenge, Pastor Paul
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