1 Peter 2:9-12

9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a special people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:12 10Who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12Having your behaviour honest among the Gentiles: that, though they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.3