1 Peter 3:15-16
15Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 16But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.
1 Peter 3:15-16 · NLT · read the whole chapter ↗
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Context
Peter wrote to believers who were being mistreated for their faith. he tells them to keep doing good, even when it costs them.
he says to set apart Christ as Lord in their hearts.
then he tells them to be ready to explain their hope whenever someone asks, and to do it gently and respectfully.
What it means
your story of what Jesus has done is worth sharing. you do not need all the answers, and you can explain your hope in your own words with kindness.
did you know? Peter once denied knowing Jesus. now he encourages others to speak up with courage.
Think about it
if a friend asked why you follow Jesus, what would you say?
Try this
write three or four sentences about why you follow Jesus, so you are ready if someone asks.
pray: Jesus, give me courage and kindness to share my hope.
talk about it: how would you explain why you follow Jesus in one minute?