1 Peter 2:1-5

1So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

2Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment,

3now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.

4You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.

5And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.