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A HALLMARK OF OUR FAITH
1Peter 5:5-75 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

1. BE SUBJECT TO LEADERS VS. 5

The word “subject” in our text means to place oneself under the authority of a leader. Because the leaders are chosen by God they are to be esteemed, recognized, honored, followed, and obeyed.

The word “younger” is referring to the laity or the believers of the church.

1 Thess. 5:12-13 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

2. BE SUBJECT TO ONE ANOTHER Vs. 5                                        

A. The word “ALL” means everyone; all ages, genders and classes.

B. To subject is not enough we must do it in humility.

John 13:13-15 "You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.

C. We are subject and clothed because God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble. (Prov. 3:34)

Mt. 23:12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

3. BE SUBJECT YOURSELF TO HIS MIGHTY HAND Vs. 6-7

For the humble He is salvation, security, care, protection, assurance and confidence.

For the proud He is warning and fear, anger and wrath, judgment and condemnation.

Heb. 13:6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me