1 Peter 3:11-12
As citizens of the kingdom of God, Christians, being in a unique relationship with Jesus Christ have the responsibility to live in submission to His will. This gives them a Christlike prospective of life and how to interact with and bless others. Therefore, they are called out of love for Him to humbly submit to one another. Also, if believers want to enjoy lifeand see many happy days, they are commanded to keep their tongue from evil and lips from dishonesty.
He further commanded believers to “eschew evil and do good; let him seek peace and ensue it” (v.11). Believers have the responsibility to deliberately shun evil and do good; they are to earnestly desire peace and follow it. There are times when believers may want to return evil for evil. However, they must reflect who they are in Christ. Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God” (Matt. 5:9).
We know God is omniscient and omnipresent and sees what’s going on with both the righteous and the evil. However, Apostle Peter said, “For the eyes of the Lord are [looking favorably] upon the righteous (the upright), And His ears are attentive to their prayer (eager to answer), But the face of the Lord is against those who practice evil” (v.12 AMP). Our heavenly Father cares for His people and is always watching over them. He sees what they’re going through and is eager to answer their prayers while those who practice evil will experience His wrath for His face is against them.