Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he should no longer live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lust of men, but for the will of God. 1 Peter 4:1-2

My brothers and sisters in Christ, we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. In regard to these, those whom we engaged with, think it strange, that we do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, and they speak evil of us. But, Scripture reminds us, that, if we suffer for righteousness sake we are blessed, that we should not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled; but sanctify the Lord God in our hearts, and be ready to give defense to everyone who asks us for a reason for the hope that is in us, with meekness and fear, having a good conscience, that, when they defame us as evil-doers, those who revile our good conduct in Christ, maybe ashamed. For it is better if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good, than for doing evil. Praise the Lord!