Christians' honorable civic behavior should silence their critics. Four aspects of honorable Christian civic behavior: Responsibility: Submit to Human Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-14) Reasons: Silence Fools' Ignorance (1 Peter 2:15) Rights: Serve God, Not Sin (1 Peter 2:16) Respect (1 Peter 2:17): Neighbors, Church, God, Govt. Notes: