First Peter Two Verse Seventeen
Words Of Truth

Words Of Truth


"That I might make thee know the certainty of the words of truth..." (Proverbs 22:21).

First Peter 2:17
Honor To All With Fear Towards God

I. Introduction: How does a Christians perceive his or her role with all of mankind? We have to live peaceably, as much as is possible, so this matters (Romans 12:17-18).

A. Christians are supposed to be “do gooders” to “all” (Galatians 6:7-10).

  1. Among ourselves and towards others (I Thessalonians 5:15).
  2. When we think of doing good, such is not just an occasional occurrence (Titus 3:8; 3:14).
B. As with all things, we must allow the Scriptures to define “good” (II Timothy 3:14-17).

  1. For example, is not good to allow someone to be lost and say nothing (Proverbs 27:5-6 and Acts 20:20) if that person would be willing to listen (Proverbs 9:7-9).
  1. Helping the lost involves direct speech [frank; blunt] because of what is at stake (II Corinthians 3:12; cf. Matthew 23:13, John 8:54-55, and Acts 8:20-24).
  2. That may create carnal enemies (Galatians 4:16), though that should never be our intent (Hebrews 12:14).
  1. It is not good to aid someone in a way that would hurt them. For example, helping those who refuse to work (II Thessalonians 3:10-13).

II. Body: I Peter 2:17

A. The word translated “Honour” is defined as: “To prize, that is, fix a valuation upon; by implication to revere: - honour, value” (Strong’s # 5091).

  1. Some examples of the usage of the word: Matthew 19:19, John 5:23, Acts 28:8-10, Ephesians 6:2, and I Timothy 5:3.
  2. Also translated “valued” and “value” (Matthew 27:3-9). *vs. 9
B. Honor towards all, not just our brethren (Matthew 5:43-48).

  1. As Christians, being God’s children (I John 3:1), we cannot get an elitist attitude (Colossians 3:12).
  2. The value of all people is Scripturally clear (Luke 15:1-7, Acts 17:26-29, James 3:9-10, and I John 2:1-2).
C. The brotherhood are our brethren in this world (I Peter 5:9).

  1. We’ve already seen brotherly love addressed in this letter (I Peter 1:22) as such is certainly an emphasized point of truth throughout the New Testament (John 13:34-35, Romans 12:9-10, Hebrews 13:1, I Peter 3:8, and I John 4:20-21).
  2. Often, and rightfully so, we focus on our local brethren (I Corinthians 12:25-27).
  3. Also, beyond our local brethren (Acts 11:27-30 and Romans 16:1-16).
D. Fear God (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Acts 13:16; 13:26, and Philippians 2:12).

  1. In the context of our lesson, this is to implement whom fear is due the most (Matthew 10:28 and Luke 12:4-5).
  2. Fear is not the only or even primary motivator (I John 4:17-19), but certainly is effective in remaining faithful (Psalms 89:7, II Corinthians 7:1, and Hebrews 10:26-31).
  3. Think about an attribute of the wicked (Psalms 36:1).
D. Honor the king (Proverbs 20:2 and Ecclesiastes 8:1-5).

  1. This is not an either God or king instruction even when it comes to obedience (Proverbs 24:21).
  2. Just remember who the King of kings is (I Timothy 6:14-15).

III. Conclusion: Our Next Study will be: I Peter 2:18-20