Let's continue our journey unpacking Peter's first letter to a group of early Christians, who were being persecuted by an unbelieving world. In today's examination, we're reminded of an important fact: God really cares about our submission. Submission is subject to authority, it serves God, and perhaps most importantly, it bears fruit for His kingdom. When we submit to His holiness, we realize that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
In Acts 4, we see the disciples' "holy reflex" in times of trial: they immediately fall to their knees and pray together in unity....