When we made our decision to follow Jesus, we were stepping out of the world’s ways and into new ways that cause the world to wonder why we are the way we are. The world is threatened because the light Jesus brought into the world reveals the depths of darkness in which the world is living. Our lives as new creations in Jesus will inevitably raise the question of why we choose to follow Him, serve others, and put aside self. Peter reminds us to be prepared with the answer to the inevitable question – but he reminds us the manner in which we give the answer will be as important as the answer itself.