Reflecting Christ, Redeeming the Time 
Fear God and Honour the King
Life B-P Church Worship Service, 9th August 2026
Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17

As Christians who are free in Christ, we live out our freedom by submitting to authority, doing good works, and honoring all people with God as our first allegiance.

I.    Submit to Authorities for the Lord’s sake
-    Why: Authorities are ministers of God for good
-    Example: Christ is the ultimate example of submission
-    Application: Our submission is not to man first, but "for the Lord’s sake"

II.    Serve because We are Freed to
-    Why: As new creations in Christ unto Good Works
-    Application: Freedom in Christ isn’t freedom to rebel. It’s freedom to serve and do good.

III.    Sanctioned Relations with All Others
Based on 1 Peter 2:17: _“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”_
1. Honour all men — Every person bears God’s image, Genesis 1:27
2. Love the brotherhood — Church first, John 13:35, Gal 6:10
3. Fear God — First allegiance.
 -    Proverbs 9:10: _“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom”_
 - Matthew 10:28: Fear Him who can destroy both soul and body
4. Honour the King — Respect office bearers.
 -    1 Timothy 2:1-2: Pray for kings and all in authority so we may live quiet and peaceable lives in all godliness and honesty.

Conclusion/Application:
Our witness to the world flows from 3 things:
1.    “Submission” that points to Christ
2.    “Service” that flows from freedom
3.    “Sanctioned Relationships” that start with honoring God first, then others