According to Peter, pt. 4 - Even Then

Living for Christ isn’t circumstantial. We represent him at all times. We should avoid evil, accept suffering, and lead by example.First, we must be of one mind; the church should be a united entity.As believers, we must do more than just abstain from answering evil in kind - we must bless those who persecute us.We bless others in the face of persecution, knowing that the Lord sees and loves good while hating evil.Because our reward is not of this world, hope rather than fear is what defines us during hardship.In the end, our motivation is what it always should be: Christ dying for our sins and freeing us from the chains our sins created.1 Peter 3:8-22, Romans 12:17, Matthew 5:43-44, 1 Cor 4:12