1 Peter 3:13-16

Such is God’s prescribed method for those who desire to see good days. 13  If only you zealously devote yourselves to what is good my injunction not to requite evil with evil will be almost unnecessary, for who is likely to do evil to you in that case?

14  But even supposing that such an optimistic view is falsified and you do have to suffer, not merely in spite of doing right but because of it, you should count such an experience a happy thing.

Only do not fear what your enemies try to make you fear, do not let yourselves be troubled. 15  Rather fear with reverence the indwelling presence of Christ as Lord and Master in your hearts to be set apart as a sanctuary which nothing must profane. Be ready always boldly to confess Him if any one calls upon you to give an account of your position and hope as Christians, not in any arrogant or self-confident spirit but with meekness and fear, 16  taking care to maintain your conscience in all innocence, so that in the matter which provokes so much obloquy, I mean the name of Christian, those who revile your good manner of life as professed members of Christ may be shamed into silence.