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Holy | Staying Holy wWen I've Been Wronged | A Journey through 1st Peter (Part 6)

Tyler Minton
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July 28, 2024

Main Idea

Pastor Tyler's main idea was that staying holy when wronged involves a conscious choice to respond with grace and peace, rather than seeking revenge. He taught us that by following the teachings of 1 Peter 3:8-15a, we can enjoy life and see many happy days. This involves controlling our speech, seeking peace, and maintaining it. Pastor Tyler stressed the importance of trusting God over our own desire for control, and choosing the path that leads to God's blessing and the 'Good Life.'

Scripture References

1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 3:9, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 3:10-12, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 4:8b, Romans 12:18, 1 Peter 3:13-15a, 1 Peter 3:15b-22

How can taking a 'Holy Timeout' change our perspective in a conflict?

You can choose to be thick-skinned and tender-hearted, or thin-skinned and hard-hearted.

What are some practical ways to re-humanize someone you're in conflict with?

Discussion Questions:

Discuss the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker. Which one are you more inclined to be?

How can letting go of control lead to peace in our relationships?

Share a time when responding with grace to wrongdoing led to a positive outcome.

The areas we control the most are often the areas where we trust God the least.

Summary

In his sermon 'Holy: Staying Holy When I've Been Wronged,' Pastor Tyler Minton at our church guided us through the challenge of maintaining a tender heart in the face of wrongdoing. He drew from 1 Peter 3:8-15a, emphasizing the importance of not repaying evil with evil, but instead blessing those who wrong us. Pastor Tyler encouraged us to take a 'Holy Timeout' to cool off and pivot towards God, to re-humanize the other person, and to actively seek peace. He distinguished between being a peacekeeper, who avoids conflict, and a peacemaker, who embraces it for transformation. Ultimately, he reminded us that our response to conflict can have an eternal impact on others.

Call to Action

Some next steps to take this week:

Take a moment to reflect on a situation where you felt wronged and consider how you can respond with a blessing instead of retaliation.

Identify one step you can take this week to actively seek peace in a relationship where there has been conflict.

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