Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—1 Peter 3:13-22
by: Ellen Olson.
Christians are not always the most popular people. We are considered by many to be judgmental, weak, bigoted, and intolerant, because our views (and God's view) do not fit with their world view. God tells us to be ready with a gentle defense when confronted with these accusations. We need to be ready to explain the gospel with good conscience and good conduct, so that above all else Christ is glorified. If we respond to threats and accusations in a manner other that the gentle defense Christ calls for, we may hurt our cause in the process.