"Be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: having a good conscience; that whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.... For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the Just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God" (1 Peter 3:15-18).
Be ready always to answer the call,
In every setting, throughout every season,
To speak of your hope in your meekness to all
Who seeing a difference, are asking the reason.
What is the reason, when things are unfair,
That you don't respond or revile in kind?
Why are you free from self-pity and care,
Unfettered by malice that poisons the mind?
Christ is the reason! He gives the power
To live in a manner reflecting His love.
Call on the Lord, every day, every hour,
That He may extend you His help from above.
For Christ also suffered, the Just for unjust:
Falsely accused by unmerciful men.
So may we likewise be ready to trust,
Reflecting His image till He comes again.
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