October 27

1 Peter 2:15‑16
“For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: as free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God”―1 Peter 2:15, 1615For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 16As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. (1 Peter 2:15‑16).
WHILE ever prepared to suffer, if needs be, for his convictions, and expecting to be misunderstood by carnal and worldly-minded men, the Christian is called upon so to behave himself toward all, that his life will witness for him as one desirous of benefiting and blessing the community of which he is a part. Recognizing all men as created in the image of God, though that image has become sadly marred by sin, the obedient believer in Christ will be an example of good will toward all, and will seek to serve in love as occasion permits.
The world has never enjoyed perfect government because of the sinfulness of the human race, but the more closely men obey the revealed will of God, the more truly they will comprehend and enjoy national and international felicity, which rests upon recognition of man’s responsibility to God and respect for the blessing of all races and peoples.
“His lesson art thou learning,
O tired and weary soul?
His ways art thou discerning,
Who works to make thee whole?
In the haven of submission
Art thou satisfied and still?
Art thou clinging to the Father,
‘Neath the shadow of His will?
Now while His arms enfold thee,
Think well He loveth best:
Be still, and He will mold thee
For His heritage of rest.”
—Anon.