1 Peter 2:17-23New International Version (NIV)
17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the emperor.
18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22 “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
Dear Lord, Guide me in showing proper respect to everyone and showing love to others, fearing and respecting you, God. Help me to show honor and respect to our government. Christ suffered for me. He is my example, and I strive to follow in his steps. Jesus committed no sin, and he spoke no deceit. He did not retaliate when he was insulted. He trusted himself to you, God. Thank you for having me be a part of your family, and I trust you. In Jesus’ Name I Pray, Amen.
