With Gentleness and Respect
By Matt Kennedy+

We must always be prepared, says Peter, to give an answer for the hope that lies within us with gentleness and respect.

Peter is speaking to tone and intent. Gentleness must mark both the language we use and the intent of our hearts. Likewise we must not only speak respectfully, but also truly respect our interlocutors.

There are no exceptions.

Gentleness and respect are rare and difficult commodities these days in ECUSA. Personally speaking, I’ve failed dreadfully over the last few months on numerous occasions.

At the same time there is a counterfeit application of Peter's command. The counterfeit seeks always to hide rather than answer for the hope within. The rest