1st Peter 2:13

10 In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

11 My loved ones, I make this request with all my heart, that, as those for whom this world is a strange country, you will keep yourselves from the desires of the flesh which make war against the soul;

12 Being of good behaviour among the Gentiles; so that though they say now that you are evil-doers, they may see your good works and give glory to God when he comes to be their judge.

13 Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all,

14 And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.

15 Because it is God's pleasure that foolish and narrow-minded men may be put to shame by your good behaviour:

16 As those who are free, not using your free position as a cover for wrongdoing, but living as the servants of God;