1 Peter 3:13-17
Dear Brethren,
There will be times within our lives as Christians when people will question our faith. Because we follow only the Bible, we do things the people of the world do not understand. We refrain from things that are wrong and insist upon doing what is right. This is our duty as Christians, as children of God.
When our friends, family members, or even strangers question us as to our standard of right, we must be able to and willing to give them Bible answers. For instance, if someone asks us why we do not tell lies, we can say, "Ephesians 4:29 tells me that lying is wrong." If someone asks us why we "always" go to church services, we can say, "Hebrews 10:24-25 tells me not to forsake the assembling of the saints." We should use these opportunities to teach other people about the Word of God and our Christianity.
It is possible that you and I will encounter people who will say mean things to us and about us. They will not understand our righteous decisions. There will be times when our friends and our families may even turn their backs on us because of our Christianity. No matter what happens to us, we must always remain faithful to the Lord. We must always be able to "give a defense to everyone who asks."
Here is 1 Peter 3:13-17 presented for your consideration.
1 Peter 3:13-17
13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?
14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
In Love,
John Duvall
There will be times within our lives as Christians when people will question our faith. Because we follow only the Bible, we do things the people of the world do not understand. We refrain from things that are wrong and insist upon doing what is right. This is our duty as Christians, as children of God.
When our friends, family members, or even strangers question us as to our standard of right, we must be able to and willing to give them Bible answers. For instance, if someone asks us why we do not tell lies, we can say, "Ephesians 4:29 tells me that lying is wrong." If someone asks us why we "always" go to church services, we can say, "Hebrews 10:24-25 tells me not to forsake the assembling of the saints." We should use these opportunities to teach other people about the Word of God and our Christianity.
It is possible that you and I will encounter people who will say mean things to us and about us. They will not understand our righteous decisions. There will be times when our friends and our families may even turn their backs on us because of our Christianity. No matter what happens to us, we must always remain faithful to the Lord. We must always be able to "give a defense to everyone who asks."
Here is 1 Peter 3:13-17 presented for your consideration.
1 Peter 3:13-17
13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?
14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.”
15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;
16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed.
17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
In Love,
John Duvall
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