It is natural to want to defend ourselves against injustice and to strike back. But if we are quiet and peaceful when others mistreat and persecute us, we respond in a Christlike way. God wants to develop in us qualities that are unnatural for us. Anyone can be patient when everything is going his or her way. The more rewarding value is to remain calm and controlled under provocation (1 Peter 2:20). Let us not be too upset when they mistreat us. Silent, peace and sweet fellowship with God will repay us for every evil deed against us. Let us fix our eyes upon God. As we respond to injustice in a Christian way, our anxiety will be transformed into tranquility, stability, and hope. We do not need to seek revenge, but we should allow God to avenge our cause. For with God's help, our resentment will cease, and peace and justice will reign. The best way to respond to wrong is to do what is right. — 1 Peter 2:20