It is human nature to lash out at anyone who hurts us. If we perceive that someone is intentionally being unjust toward us, we feel entitled to revenge. That principle is why Peter points out the reasonableness of treating others well, "And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good?" (1 Peter 3:13).
However, he also acknowledges the hardness of some people's hearts so that they do harm regardless of how they ae being treated. In such cases Peter advises us, "Even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed" (1 Peter 3:14). he says that it may actually be the will of God for us to suffer unjustly so that God may be gloriefied through us (1 Peter 3:13-17).
