Dave Gudgel - June 10, 2018
Won Without Words - 1 Peter 3:1-6
We’d like to think that with convincing facts, skillful persuasion, and just the right words and tone of voice, we can talk someone into believing what we believe — whether it’s related to politics, a new diet plan, or spiritual beliefs. And often, even when they’re just not getting it, we still keep trying, conversation after conversation, year after year.
The fact is, most people aren’t going to be talked into believing what you want them to believe. Even when it’s something you really think everyone should believe. But that’s not a cause for despair. Though as we’ll see this Sunday in our continuing message series in the book of 1 Peter, it may be a signal for a change.
From Series: "Between 2 Worlds"
This Week's Sermon: "Peter’s Closing Briefing"
brief·ing ˈbrēfiNG noun - a meeting for giving information or instructions.
Most of us love briefings because they are usually short and to the point. It's not a time for a lot of chit chat. Important information is shared, and then you're done. It's time to go get to work.
As parents we often give briefings to our kids before they're ready to head out the door. It's dangerous out there and we want them to be safe. We want them to make good choices. So we figure another short reminder can’t hurt. Which is why we say things like: “Be careful” or “Don't talk to strangers” or “Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do.”
This Sunday we complete our study through the book of 1 Peter. But not without a final briefing from Peter that could make the difference in whether we will win or lose the war we are in. You know that we are in a war, right? Danger is all around us in this fallen world, and we need to be battle ready. Peter’s closing words will help us do that.
