4. No, your beauty should come from within you—the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. This beauty will never disappear, and it is worth very much to God.
5. It was the same with the holy women who lived long ago and followed God. They made themselves beautiful in this way. They accepted the authority of their husbands.
6. Sarah obeyed Abraham, her husband, and called him her master. And you women are true children of Sarah if you always do what is right and are not afraid.
7. In the same way, you husbands should live with your wives in an understanding way. You should show respect to them. They are weaker than you. But God gives them the same blessing that he gives you—the grace that gives true life. Do this so that nothing will stop your prayers.
8. Finally, all of you should live together in peace. Try to understand each other. Love each other as brothers. Be kind and humble.
9. Do not do wrong to a person to pay him back for doing wrong to you. Or do not insult someone to pay him back for insulting you. But ask God to bless that person. Do this, because you yourselves were called to receive a blessing.
10. The Scripture says,“A person must do these thingsto enjoy life and have many, happy days.He must not say evil things.He must not tell lies.
11. He must stop doing evil and do good.He must look for peace and work for it.
12. The Lord sees the good people.He listens to their prayers.But the Lord is againstthose who do evil.” Psalm 34:12-16
13. If you are always trying to do good, no one can really hurt you.
14. But you may suffer for doing right. Even if that happens, you are blessed.“Don’t be afraid of the things they fear.Do not dread those things.
15. But respect Christ as the holy Lord in your hearts.” Isaiah 8:12-13Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have.
16. But answer in a gentle way and with respect. Always feel that you are doing right. Then, those who speak evil of your good life in Christ will be made ashamed.
17. It is better to suffer for doing good than for doing wrong. Yes, it is better, if that is what God wants.