(a) State in detail, all that Peter expected from the people when he said, "But you are a chosen race, a Royal Priesthood, a holy nation".
(b) Enumerate four factors that prevent Christians from doing the will of God.
A "But you are a chosen race, a Royal Priesthood, a holy nation"The expectations of Peter from the people in reference to this quote:
i. Peter says Christians have been transformed from darkness into light so they should declare the wonderful deeds of God.
ii. He said formerly, Christians were no people but they are now God's people who have received mercý.
iii. Peter appealed to Christians not to conform to the standards of this world.
iv. He admonished them to avoid the passions of the flesh and things that hinder their spiritual growth.
v. He was of the view that believers must maintain good conduct among non-Christians so that through their deeds, God will be glorified.
vi. Peter holds the view that, Christians are to be subject to every human institution/authority.
vii. According to Peter, Christians should not misuse the freedom they have to do evil.
viii. The believer, as Peter states, should honour all men.
ix. He again states that Christians should love their brothers and fear God.
x. The Christian should honour the one who leads him.
xi. Peter also admonished servants to submit themselves to their masters.
xii. AS a chosen race, Christians are advised by Peter to have patience when they suffer for no wrong done.
xiii. He continued that Christians should emulate the example of Christ who suffered for no wrong done.
xiv. Finally, Peter encouraged Christians to die to sin and live to righteousness since Christ died on the cross for our sins.
B. Factors that prevent Christians from doing the will of God:
i.Failure to read the Bible always/ignorance of the word of God.
ii. Disobedience to the word of God.
iii. Living in sin/immorality.
iv. Prayerlessness.
V. Negative peer pressure.
vi. Unforgiveness/hatred.
vii. Persecution.
viii. Hostile environment.
ix. Religious intolerance.
x. Worldliness/materialism/greed.
xi. Negative cultural/traditional practices.
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