With Christ as Lord of our hearts, we are equipped to defend our hope. -1. With constant readiness. -v.15--2. With gentleness and respect. -v.15--3. With a clear conscience against slander. -v.16--Applying to ourselves - In what ways should we speak--How important is it how we answer others- Colossians 4-6-What is the role of hope for us- Hebrews 3-6-Why is a clear conscience important- Proverbs 24-23-24