It has always been God's pattern to make a sovereign choice. My chosen one in whom My soul delights. B. Peter's Purpose Peter began his epistle with the doctrine of election to remind his persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ that although they were not choice by the world's standards, they were choice according to God's standard. God's purpose for us unfolds throughout all eternity no matter what the world may do. Obedience is the by-product of the sanctifying work of the Spirit.
Salvation requires a life of obedience.
Because we are elect, we have been set apart by the work of the Spirit to obey Jesus Christ. We don't always obey as we ought to, but that must be the direction of our lives nonetheless. It Brings About Conformity of Character Scripture affirms that obedience is the pattern of life for a believer. Righteousness characterizes our behavior, and virtue our pattern of life. The true doctrine of salvation mandates conformity to godliness.