9 Don't be hateful and insult people just because they are hateful and insult you. Instead, treat everyone with kindness. You are God's chosen ones, and he will bless you. The Scriptures say,
10 “Do you really love life?Do you want to be happy?Then stop saying cruel thingsand quit telling lies.
11 Give up your evil waysand do right,as you find and followthe road to peace.
12 The Lord watches overeveryone who obeys him,and he listensto their prayers.But he opposes everyonewho does evil.”
13 Can anyone really harm you for being eager to do good deeds?
14 Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do.
15 Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life.Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.