For the second time in as many verses our conduct comes up. Biblically, the term is quite broad, referring as much to our rule of life as anything else. Last week we learned from verse 15 that our lives as elect exiles should be marked by the practice of holiness. This week in verse 17 we learn that our lives should be marked by fear. Put plainly, we are commanded to fear the Lord as we endure hardship. It is not only required of us, but an essential tool to help live through suffering.  

Join us today as we put forth a biblically accurate definition of the fear of the Lord. And then from our text in 1 Peter 1:17 - 21, set out 3 reasons why we should fear the Lord and discuss its impact on us as we suffer.