1 Peter 4

Peter continues his argument for a transformed life by reminding his readers that they had spent enough time proving how wicked they were. Now it was time to demonstrate how great God's transforming power was! The life of the believer is to be spent in serious acknowledgment that God has done a great work. This life is not dour or bleak, just properly balanced between the sobriety of a holy God and the joy of a loving God. There will be confrontations with those who have not been transformed by the Messiah, Jesus; but even these confrontations can serve as evidences and reminders that God is at work and He will preserve His children from every attack.