• The Principle of the Golden Rule (Matthew 7:12; Proverbs 16:7; Romans 13:3b) • The Principle applied (v. 13; Proverbs 15:1; 1 Peter 2:12)
I. Suffering for Righteousness’ Sake – For Following What is Good (v. 14; Proverbs 38:20; Judges 17:6)
• “You are Blessed” (v. 14b; Matthew 5:10-12): • “Do Not be Afraid of their Threat, nor be Troubled” (v. 14c; Isaiah 8:11-12)
II. What We are to Do to Not Being Afraid and Keeping our Hearts from Being Troubled (v. 15-17; Isaiah 8:13)
• “Sanctify the Lord God in Your Hearts” – Setting the Lord God apart in Your Hearts is Key to Being a Follower of What is Good (v. 15a) • Adore Him • Awe and Reverence Him (Matthew 10:28) • Rely Wholly on His Power • Put Your Trust in His Faithfulness (2 Timothy 2:13; Isaiah 14:27; Romans 8:28ff) • Submit to His Wisdom (Matthew 5:44; Romans 12:20) • Imitate His Holiness (Isaiah 8:11; 1 Peter 1:14-16) • Give Him the Glory Due to Him • Sanctify the Lord God in These Ways Deep in Your Hearts – “Hallow” Him (Isaiah 8:13)
Conclusion/Application
• As Followers of What is Good and are Faced with Threats from Godly People, Let’s Reassure and Comfort our Hearts with the Word of Lord in Isaiah 41:10-13
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