I. Wives - 1 Peter 3:1-6

A. The command - v. 1, 5b, Ephesians 5:22-24
1. We are equal in Christ- Galatians 3:26-29
2. We follow the example of Jesus when we exercise submission - Philippians 2:3-8

B. The Opportunity - v. 1-2

C. The Ornamentation - v. 3-6

II. Husbands - 1 Peter 3:7

A. “In the same way…” - v. 7, 1 Peter 2:21, Ephesians 5:21 & 25

B. Give honor & understanding - v. 7, Colossians 3:19, Ephesians 5:28-29

C. She is your partner in living together - v. 7

D. This is a spiritual issue before God - v. 7, Ephesians 5:31-33

III. Everyone - 1 Peter 3:8-12

A. Unity - v. 8

B. Blessed words - v. 9-10

C. Peaceful actions - v. 11, Psalm 34:11-16

D. Divine results - v. 12, Psalm 34:11-16