The Blessed Life 

I Peter 3:8-12 

Intro: Peter is giving us the final word from his instructions on living a blessed life.  We have been told that God's will for us includes submission to the government, workplace, and even in the home.  Now as Peter gives us the final word on the matter he helps us to understand how to approach life in way that Honors God and blesses the obedient. 

I. The blessed life is characterized by a Godly attitude. vs 8 

      a. Harmonious 

      b. Sympathetic 

      c. Loving 

      d. Kindhearted 

      e. Humble

II. The blessed life is characterized by Godly responses to sin. vs 9 

     a. We shouldn't retaliate 

     b. We should be silent at times 

     c. We should be a source of blessing 

     d. We should expect God's blessing

III. The Blessed Life is characterized by Godly standards. vs 10-11 

IV. The Blessed life is motivated by the right things. vs 12