“I tell you the truth, everyone who

sins is a slave to sin … [but] if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.”

(John 8:34,36 sel)

“Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves with the

same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a

result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but

rather for the will of God.” (1 Peter 4:1-2)

“I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” (John 8:34)

“They think it

strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation,

and they heap abuse on you.” (1 Pet 4:4)

“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans

choose to do – living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and

detestable idolatry. They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into

the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you. But they will have to

give an account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.” (1 Pet

4:3-5)

“But they will have to give an account to him [personal] who is ready to

judge the living and the dead. For this reason the gospel was preached even to

those who are now dead [cf last week, vv.19-20) so that they might be judged

according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to

the spirit.” (1 Pet 4:5-6)

“Hand this man over to Satan so that the sinful nature maybe be

destroyed and his spirit saved on the day of the Lord.” (1 Cor 5:6)

“The end of all things is near. Therefore

be clear-minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” (1 Pet 4:7)

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your heart on things

above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things

above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with

Christ in God.” (Col 3:1-3)

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a

multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one

should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully

administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it

as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with all

the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through

Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” (1

Pet 4:8-11)

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a

multitude of sins.” (1 Pet 4:8)

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” (1 Pet

4:9)

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve

others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” (1 Pet

4:10)

“He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather

than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.” (Heb 11:25)