The IN Crowd! (part 7 of 10)

How people BEHAVE often depends on those with whom they are around. Certain crowds BEHAVE in certain ways. There is even a strong power created within a crowd that can cause people to do things they would not do under ordinary circumstances. This being true should cause us to be careful what crowd we are in.
Peter exhorted. . .
"(15) but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, (16) having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your GOOD BEHAVIOR IN CHRIST may be put to shame." ( 1 Peter 3:15-16 ESV)
IN CHRIST is the promotion of GOOD BEHAVIOR. And even many who don't want to outwardly acknowledge that which is truly right, have difficulty denying it deep down within. May we continue to be empowered toward GOOD BEHAVIOR as servants of Christ. Our world is so much in need of seeing that which is truly GOOD!
Have a great day MARKED BY CHRIST-LIKE BEHAVIOR!
Carl
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[This focus was originally sent 06/27/2001 (edited some with passage changed to ESV)]

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