We should follow Jesus Christ in such a way that our lives cause people to talk about us, and in such a way that our lives silence that talk.
Peter assumes that the church, built on the foundation that is Jesus Christ – rejected by man but chosen by God - will be a people who are often rejected by those around us.
He expects that those around us will “accuse you of doing wrong” (1 Peter 2v12).
How would you characterise a Christian?
Every preacher should love 1 Peter 3v8. The verse begins, “Finally”, but he is only half-way through chapter three: you …