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Romans 15:1-7 (view passage online)
Paul instructs the strong to bear with the scruples of the weak and to please their neighbors for edification. Believers must not please themselves, following the example of Christ who did not please Himself. He prays the God of hope fills the church with all joy and peace in believing.
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1 Peter 3:8-17 (view passage online)
Peter encourages believers to always remain ready to give a defense for their hope with meekness and fear. Christians must keep a good conscience and sanctify the Lord God in their hearts. Believers find it better to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
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1 Peter 3:1-7 (view passage online)
Peter instructs wives to submit to their husbands so they might win unbelieving husbands through their godly conduct. He points to the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Husbands must dwell with their wives with understanding and give them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life.