Setting An Example for the World

Because they were a part of God's temple, Peter lovingly appealed to his readers, as those who were not living in their true home and would only stay a short while, to keep themselves back from sinful desires which aggressively fought against the eternal part of their beings.

He urged them to strive to remain pure for the sake of those unconverted (Gentiles) who, though speaking ill against them, would finally glorify God for the good works they had seen Christians do in His name. Evidently these who glorify will be led to obey and thus glorify God either in the day of obedience or judgment (1 Peter 2:11-12).

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