I Peter 3:15-17 ” 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.”

We know that when we suffer for the Truth we will be blessed and that ultimately our unjust suffering is for our good & His glory. So part of this includes readiness in confessing Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior…even when affronted by hateful accusations when we do stand firm in our confidence. But we must do so, as it says, with gentleness – (the inwrought grace of the soul, not in weakness but in power & strength of character) and in respect – (integrity & moral conduct, knowing the difference between right & wrong.) For it’s by our good, upright conduct it will be shown that all their nasty & spiteful smear tactics will be revealed as unfounded.

Author: kezha1

A Christian mother, grandmother, and retired nurse living in Illinois. Called into a ministry of encouraging others to find their ultimate plan and purpose in life through Christ. View all posts by kezha1