Peter tells us to obey the law, as long as it does not conflict with God's law. We cannot pick and choose which laws to obey and still glorify God. Peter also told servants to subject themselves to their masters. We today may not have a master, but most of us have a boss, and we should subject ourselves to their authority, even if we don't like them. We are to do this to bring glory to God. Peter tells us that it is noteworthy if we suffer for our faith. Peter tells us that Jesus Christ set the example for us. He was innocent of any sin but subjected Himself to the authorities to be put to death. Peter tells wives that they are to be subjected to their husbands, even if the husband is not a Christian. I don't believe that this means that they are to allow themselves to be physically abused, but that they are not to be constantly going against everything their husband says. They are to show a Christ like love so that the husband might be saved. Of course, ideally the husband will be a follower of Christ, and as such his decisions will be made under the leadership of the Holy Spirit and will be what is best for the family. Peter then tells us that we are to be happy if we suffer for righteousness's sake. There is no place for self-pity in our Christian life. Peter then says it is better to suffer for well doing than for evil doing. If we suffer in the world today, we need to be sure that it because of our obedience to God and not simply because we broke the law.
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