1 Peter 4:3-4

Stewards of God's Grace

3 For the time that is past h suffices i for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. 4 With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of j debauchery, and k they malign you;

  1. Cross References
    Ezekiel 44:6
    And say to the rebellious house, to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God : O house of Israel, enough of all your abominations.
    Ezekiel 45:9
    Thus says the Lord God : Enough, O princes of Israel! Put away violence and oppression, and execute justice and righteousness. Cease your evictions of my people, declares the Lord God.
    Acts 17:30
    The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.
  2. Cross References
    Ephesians 4:17 - 19
    Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds.
    1 Thessalonians 4:5
    Not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God.
    1 Corinthians 12:2
    You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led.
  3. Cross References
    Ephesians 5:18
    And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.
  4. Cross References
    1 Peter 2:12
    Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.
    1 Peter 3:16
    Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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