The Christian Ethic of Blessing Others

Main Scripture - 1 Peter 3:8-12

The Christian Life Is Good for You and Others

• 1 Peter 3:8

• 1 Peter 3:10

• 1 Peter 1:6

• Colossians 3:12

• John 13:34-35

Reject Untethered Versions of False Virtue

• 1 Peter 3:8

• 1 Peter 2:12

• Hebrews 4:15

• Ephesians 4:32

• Deuteronomy 19:11-13

Christians Bless When the World Curses

• 1 Peter 3:9-10

• Romans 12:19

• 2 Corinthians 10:5-6

• Luke 6:27-28

Fight for Peace in a World of Chaos

• 1 Peter 3:11-12

• John 14:27

• Romans 8:6

• Romans 12:18

Application Points:

• Live the good life according to God’s standards

• Bless those around you by developing godly virtues

• Reject the false virtue of untethered empathy

• Defeat evil by pursuing Gospel good and peace