Perfect Harmony

 

1 Peter 3:8-12

I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing

I'd like to teach the world to sing
In perfect harmony
I'd like to hold it in my arms
And keep it company

I'd like to see the world for once
All standing hand in hand
And hear them echo through the hills
For peace through out the land.

The New Seekers

Big Idea:

Because “Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit (v18);” because of all Jesus has done for us, may we all imperfectly ‘press on’ striving to live in peace, in harmony with sympathy, loving our neighbors tenderly and humbly, blessing (praising, celebrating, helping to prosper, making happy) because of the blessing we have in Christ.

May we all persevere in these qualities growing/maturing spiritually.  May we attempt this with our speech - in prayer and in person; edifying and encouraging. May we move forward in our actions - more than lip service but acting gently and humbly lending a helping hand.  May we grow with purpose; the purpose of bringing light to darkness.  May we persevere in peace, with the grace of God as our motivation and the love of Christ as our assurance.

Grace and Peace!