right living

1 Peter 3:8 Finally, all of you should be of one mind.

Sympathize with each other.

Love each other as brothers and sisters.

Be tenderhearted,

     and keep a humble attitude.

9 Don't repay evil for evil.

        Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you.

        Instead, pay them back with a blessing.

        That is what God has called you to do,

             and he will bless you for it.



10 For the Scriptures say,


"If you want to enjoy life

  and see many happy days,

keep your tongue from speaking evil

  and your lips from telling lies.


11 Turn away from evil and do good.

  Search for peace, and work to maintain it.


12 The eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right,

  and his ears are open to their prayers.

But the Lord turns his face

  against those who do evil."



Peter gives some pretty succinct thoughts on living as a Christ follower.

Verse 9 talk about not getting even when people attack you.

     Anyone like that, besides me? I don't do it in an obvious manner - that would be unchristian ;-)

     But to treat them with kindness & do something to bless them?  Well........

And let not talk about "being of one mind" or "be tenderhearted" or "keep a humble attitude"!

Whew!


If you haven't read 1 Peter lately, or ever, give it a read. It's toward the end of the New Testament. It's short - just a few chapters - but slam full of a lot of good stuff.