Following God’s example leads us to good works. Those works shouldn’t cease based on circumstances. Even in less-than-desirable moments, we must look to do good.

• No more malice, which is harboring ill will for others.
• No more deceit, which is deliberate dishonesty.
• No more hypocrisy, which is pretend love.
• No more envy, which is resentful discontent.
• No more slander, which is backbiting.
• All of these things characterize people who don’t know Christ. Therefore, they cannot characterize you.
• Everything that we need for growth is in the Word of God. 
• A characteristic of living things is the ability to reproduce. And as living stones, we must produce Christ-centered life. 

1 Peter 2