The principle of treating each other with respect is given to the wife also. To be in subjection to is defined as patient respect. The wife's attitude of acceptance and respect can win over the husband who isn't walking with God.

We are compared to sheep who wander off. Jesus is shown as the shepherd who goes after us and brings us back. He supplies every aspect of our needs as we let him care for us.

Jesus death freed us from sin, the law and death. Give over the areas you still have trouble surrendering.

Don't use your freedom to sin, but to glorify God. Turn habits over to God by faith and use your freedom to serve others.

Review of key points in 1 Peter: feed on the Word of God, living as strangers in a foreign land is how we are to be living in the world.

To feed on God's Word means you read, meditate, memorize, pray and do it. As a living stone God has a divine purpose for your life despite what the circumstances. We are a royal priesthood.

Make up your mind about your sin being put to death, work at it and give over your emotions and desires. Ask God to take over your feelings through prayers.

The very secret of perennial revival and constant fruitfulness in the Christian life is to keep in constant touch with you living Lord by faith in terms of whatever situation you're in.

A victorious life that lives above the circumstances is in the very nature of the Christian life.

What a delightful experience to be able to love people without expecting anything in return - just because God loves you.