Submission because of Security

1 Peter 2:13-25

Inspired thots

Submission is such a difficult word;
To submit to the authority is easier when there are laws and deterrents such as punishments.
Outside, it is difficult as man is born 'sinful' and covetous.

It is God's will... v15 how fantastic that I can know God's will... another part of it as I always question "What is God's will?". Yes, John 5 speaks of Jesus giving us the answer to that question. But like a person, it is not just a ONE thing. Hence, it is necessary to know more of God through the whole bible than just one part of it.

God's will - do good; silence foolish men.
Live as free men but as servants of God - the right perspective for anyone who loves God.
Living in whatever situation as long as one is 'CONSCIOUS of God' - God fearing. v19
When God's people are constantly aware or reminded what God has done for them, they will be conscious of God - for they have returned to their Shepherd's fold.

All things are in His control.
There is no need to retaliation.
Entrust self to God.