Pastor Jon Verwey

A community of believers who gather to worship God, love and care for each other, and then go out to extend that love and care to others by sharing the love of Jesus Christ in both our actions and words.

¹³ Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? ¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” ¹⁵ 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, ¹⁶ keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. ¹⁷ It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. — 1 Peter 3:13–17 (NIV84)

¹³ Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? ¹⁴ But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” … ¹⁷ It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. vs 13-14 & 17

¹⁵ But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord… vs 15a

…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. vs 16

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, vs 15b