"As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God." 1 Peter 4:10

"But rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ's sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." 1 Peter 4:13

"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people...." 1 Peter 2:9

"They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they were also appointed." 1 Peter 2:8b

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bring forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper. Psalm 1:2-3