wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2014/6/29 Sunday, June 29 Maintain your conduct fine among the nations.—1 Pet. 2:12. Foreigners, temporary residents in a land not their own, are at times criticized. Simply because they differ from their neighbors, they may even be viewed as if they were evildoers. Their speech, their actions, their dress, perhaps even their appearance may be somewhat different. But when they do good works, that is to say, when their conduct is fine, negative comments about their being different are proved groundless. Similarly, true Christians differ from many of their neighbors in certain respects, as in conversation or choice of entertainment. Their dress and grooming often identify them as being different from most in the community. These differences have sometimes led misinformed individuals to accuse them of being, as it were, evildoers. However, other people may praise them for their way of life. Yes, fine conduct can work to counteract unjustified criticism. w12 12/15 3:11-13
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