Becky was shocked, but not offended - she knew the nurse was right. Becky had learned what she needed to do in order to get by, but hadn't progressed any further. She was eager to share her faith, but had become blind to the laziness that clouded any chance to witness effectively. Peter begins by stressing negative - our private conflict. Morality should be the clearest sign setting us apart.
Morality requires effort.
Romans 7 and inner struggle of spiritual people. We may be aliens, but we don't let alien desires control us. Surrounded by critics. We often feel same way. The way we live is as important as what we say.