Even though others might not do the same with us, we must still “keep (our) tongue from evil.”  Even though everyone else might lie and benefit from those lies, we must keep “(our) lips from speaking deceit.”  Even though we are surrounded by evil, we must “turn away from” it and “do good” instead.  Even though striking out contentiously to those who do the same with us might feel like it would help us and bring us peace, we must recognize that peace will never come that way.  Instead, we must “seek peace and pursue it,” even if no one else is doing so.… Read More 1 Peter: Unity, Sympathy, Love, Tenderness, Humility, and Blessings