1 Peter 2:11-17 - A Call To Good Works

¹¹ My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul; ¹² Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

¹³ Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all, ¹⁴ And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well. ¹⁵ Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour: ¹⁶ As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God; ¹⁷ Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.