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1 Peter 4:1-11 (Basic)

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1 So that as Jesus was put to death in the flesh, do you yourselves be of the same mind; for the death of the flesh puts an end to sin; 2 So that you may give the rest of your lives in the flesh, not to the desires of men, but to the purpose of God. 3 Because for long enough, in times past, we have been living after the way of the Gentiles, given up to the desires of the flesh, to drinking and feasting and loose behaviour and unclean worship of images; 4 And they are wondering that you no longer go with them in this violent wasting of life, and are saying evil things of you: 5 But they will have to give an account of themselves to him who is ready to be the judge of the living and the dead. 6 For this was the reason why the good news of Jesus was given even to the dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but might be living before God in the spirit. 7 But the end of all things is near: so be serious in your behaviour and keep on the watch with prayer; 8 And most of all be warm in your love for one another; because in love there is forgiveness for sins without number: 9 Keep open house for all with a glad heart; 10 Making distribution among one another of whatever has been given to you, like true servants of the unmeasured grace of God; 11 If anyone has anything to say, let it be as the words of God; if anyone has the desire to be the servant of others, let him do it in the strength which is given by God; so that in all things God may have the glory through Jesus Christ, whose are the glor


This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 3) Holy / Holiness / Worldliness - Others wonder why do not do what they do
(v. 4) Holy / Holiness / Worldliness - Others wonder why do not do what they do
(v. 7) Prayer - Be clear minded so that you can pray
(v. 7) Focus - Be clear minded so that you can pray
(v. 7) Discipling / Correction - Be self-controlled so that you can pray
(v. 7) Prayer - Be self-controlled so that you can pray
(v. 8) Sin / Wickedness / Satan - Love covers over a multitude of sins
(v. 8) Love - Love covers over a multitude of sins
(v. 8) Love - Love each other deeply
(v. 9) Serving / Servants - Offer hospitality without grumbling
(v. 9) Complaining / Arguing / Grumbling - Offer hospitality without grumbling
(v. 10) Serving / Servants - Use your gifts to serve one another
(v. 11) Speaking / Gossip / Lying / Slander - Speak the very words of God
(v. 11) Serving / Servants - Serve with the strength God provides

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 1) Jesus was Human (part III) (2011-03-03)
(v. 1) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 1) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 1) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 2) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 2) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 3) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 3) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 4) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 4) Take the Test (part 2) (2010-06-07)
(v. 5) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 6) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 7) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 7) Followup - Prayer (part II) (2011-01-27)
(v. 7) Be Still My Soul - Quiet Time (2008-03-10)
(v. 7) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 8) Day 12 - Doing Good Things (2011-12-15)
(v. 8) One Another (part IV) (2011-03-18)
(v. 8) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 8) One Another - Forgiving One Another (part 2) (2010-02-26)
(v. 8) Raising Awesome Kids - Love (2008-12-01)
(v. 8) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 9) One Another (part V) (2011-03-19)
(v. 9) Day 12 - Doing Good Things (2011-12-15)
(v. 9) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 9) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 10) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 10) Day 12 - Doing Good Things (2011-12-15)
(v. 10) Purpose Driven Life - Applying Your Abilities (2008-06-28)
(v. 10) Purpose Driven Life - The Reason for Everything (2008-05-28)
(v. 10) One Another (part II) (2011-03-16)
(v. 10) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 11) Take the test (part 3) (2010-06-08)
(v. 11) Mind of Christ - About Self (part VII) (2011-07-21)
(v. 11) Purpose Driven Life - The Reason for Everything (2008-05-28)
(v. 11) Jesus - The Healer (part 2) (2010-06-17)
(v. 11) Day 12 - Doing Good Things (2011-12-15)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 1) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 2) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 3) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 4) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 5) Devotional: Persecution and Opposition (2008-12-12)
(v. 7) Devotional: Prayer and Fasting (2008-12-12)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer