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1Peter: Living HopeRipped Off But Pressing On: 1Peter 2:13-25September 6, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 2:13-25 Michael\u2019s Personal Goal: to practice kindness even in the midst of the unjust and injusticeTwo Major Areas of Injustice1.V 13-17: Submitting to political leaders V 13: For the Lord\u2019s sake V 14: Better a poor leader than no leaderV 15a: It\u2019s God\u2019s will V 15b: Our obedience will silence our oppressorsV 17: Submit as bondservants of the Lord-Oiketos (oikos + tos = a slave who was part of the household)Doulos (dou + los = a slave who entered a binding agreement)App: V 17b\u2014Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king.If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5 NIV2.V 18-25: Submitting to those given power over usApp: Beyond enduring hardship, show kindnessWhat is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?