For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
1 Peter 2:15-17 NIV
How to Live
According to a report from the National Bank, “Canada is often at the top of the list of the best countries to live in. The country is typically praised for its affordability, access to education and health, political stability, individual freedom and environmental protection. Canadians generally enjoy a fairly strong social safety net, which ensures access to health care and education. Measures are in place to protect and help people with special needs, such as seniors or newcomers looking for work.”
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You don’t have to spend much time on social media to discover there are many in our world who oppose the Christian faith and who are antagonistic to anything that has to do with faith and Jesus. I am grateful to those called by God to be apologists for the Christian faith and who can stand against those who hate the Lord and His followers. The Bible tells us clearly how to silence those who oppose the Gospel. Peter had met many such people, so it shouldn’t surprise us that he writes this in 1 Peter 2:15-17: “For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as God’s slaves. Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honour the emperor.” We silence opponents of our faith and our God by doing good to others, living lives of purity, and showing respect to others, even to those in authority, the emperor in this case. Non-Christians are watching us. Let’s live our lives in such a way that they are drawn to our Jesus.
These have been words from the heart.
Bob Beasley