And
who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is
good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye:
and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled: But sanctify
the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to
every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with
meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak
evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse
your good conversation in Christ. For it is better, if the Will of
God be so, that ye suffer for the well doing, than for evil doing. 1
Peter, Chapter 3, verses 13-17.
As
Christians, we might get laughed at, stigmatized or even isolated
from others but that’s a small price to pay for our belief in God.
I would much rather suffer this ridicule than to give in for
momentary peace, giving up my eternal peace and Salvation. I’m a
“Pick Your Battles Christian.” If I look at my two options, I
could live life in the fast lane now and be popular but go to hell,
or I can risk some ridicule by living up to my Christian ethics and
go to heaven. I plan to put my money where there is the greatest
chance for reward-heaven!
Since
this is an example of the positive influence God has made on my walk
with Christ, this may not reflect the whole meaning of the Bible verses.
