But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience,

so that

those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander.

1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV

When we lead with gentleness and respect we never need to apologise, never need to rerun the tape of that last conversation and wonder where it went wrong, wonder why I said what I did, how that tone crept in.

When we lead with gentleness and respect those who might come against us have no ammunition. 

It's humility in action.

In a convo last night the "best flatmate ever" was mentioned, someone who doesn't just do their share but does the others share as well if that's what is in front of them, without any fuss or wanting any recognition. 

We don't get to hear what others say about us when we're not in the room, but follow Peter's formula anyway:

- Follow Jesus as lord of your life.

- Know that your hope is in Him, in the gospel.

- Lead with gentleness and respect.

- Do good work. Humility in action.

Impossible?

It's not a destination, but a direction

#smallsteps

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#Lovepeople