I read kind backwards. I was in chapter 4 of Peter but read 3 instead. I don't know why but I think the spirit may have led me there. Kind of going of the theme of "fear", like my last blog, we should not fear after all "who can be against us if God is for us." But I am reminded also of suffering for what is right. Living this life for Christ is radically living not of this world, even in peter he said "we are aliens and stranger of this world." (2:11) Is are lives mark by way we live? So even in suffering we do what is right instead of mans approval; alluding to Matt 6:5-24. Our suffering as well carry out the gospel which live by. When people see us are we ready to give an answer? Is our action reflected by the grace were given? Has people see us differently? Have live like this?
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened."But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 1 Peter 3:13-16
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