Theory question 110
Interpersonal Relationships(a) Highlight Peter's guidelines on Christian living among non-Christians. (b) What three challenges can Christians face among non-Christians?
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(a) As aliens and exiles, abstain from passions of the flesh (1 Peter 2:11).
Maintain good conduct among the Gentiles so they glorify God (1 Peter 2:12).
Be subject to every human institution, the emperor and governors (1 Peter 2:13-14).
Silence the ignorance of foolish men by doing right (1 Peter 2:15).
Live as free men, not using freedom as a pretext for evil (1 Peter 2:16).
Honour all, love the brotherhood, fear God, honour the emperor (1 Peter 2:17).
Wives may win unbelieving husbands by their conduct (1 Peter 3:1-2).
Be ready to give a reason for your hope with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience (1 Peter 3:15-16).
(b) Any three: persecution and violence; mockery and insults; pressure to compromise faith (e.g. drinking, corruption); discrimination at work or school; temptation to immorality; religious intolerance.
Summarise 1 Peter 2:11–3:16, then three challenges.