a pretty tall order

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."



What would our lives be like if we lived like this - especially when we look at verse 9?


What would our world be like if we lived like this?


And why won't  / don't we live like this?