Drink spiritual milk and you'll grow up big and strong and holy.  Or be like a stone.  There are some stones that the Jewish leaders didn't think were good enough for building. Jesus was one of those. Believers too.

But these rejected stones will be used to build up a spiritual house, says Peter. He tells us that the stone that everyone hated will become the cornerstone—the most important piece in the whole building. That same stone will trip up those haters and make them fall, and not just the Jews.  There are many throughout history that have tripped over this chosen stone.

Okay, so if you're a believer in Jesus, how should you be acting? Well, first of all, flee from sin. Also, you should try to behave yourself when you're dealing with non-believers. They may think Christians live strangely, but if everyone keeps their behavior on the up and up, it could change their mind. Also, don't go around challenging authority figures on purpose. Be respectful to the emperor and his governors. Peter doesn't want anyone thinking Christians are anarchists. Honor your leaders.

Jesus didn't do anything wrong and Jewish leaders had him beaten and killed. He never even retaliated—he just trusted that God would sort it all out.