I Peter 2  On this morning, one of historic significance,  I find this passage to be so appropriate... especially verse 17 " Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king."   Respect for each other, especially for fellow christians and for those in positions of leadership , is commanded by the God we fear.  We are called to do what is right, even if we suffer for it.  We are called to follow Jesus and His example in dealing with the world.

Several times in chapters 2 and 3 Peter informs us of our purpose in this world;

2:9  We are His chosen people.. "that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light."

2:15  We are to submit ourselves to the authority of every "human institution".. "for such is the will of God that by doing right you may silence the ignorance of foolish men."

2:16-20 We are called to  - not use our freedom to do evil (v16);
to honor all men, loving fellow christians, fearing God, and honoring the king (v17);
to be respectful and submissive to masters, even those who are unjust (v18);
to bear up even when suffering(v19);
to patiently endure when mistreated for doing what is right (v20)

2:21 "For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps.."   Jesus bore our sins in His body on the cross,  so "that we might  die to sin and live to righteousness;"  (v24)

3:9  "... for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing.."  He calls us to live righteously - for example:

3:1  Wives  are to be in proper relationship to their husbands... and yes that means being submissive.
3:2  We are to be chaste and respectful.
3:3-4  We are to value our inward qualities more than our outside ones... gentleness and quietness of heart "which is precious in the sight of God"
3:7 Husbands are to be understanding of their wives and to honor them "as a fellow heir of the grace of life". 
3:8 "To sum it up"... we are to live in harmony, sympathy, brotherly love, kindheartedness, and humility.
3:9  We are to not return evil for evil or insult for insult.
3:10  We must control our tongues.
3:11 We must turn away from evil, do good,  and seek peace.
3:16 We must keep a good conscience.

Most of all we are to "sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts." (3:15)  This is our greatest purpose.
With gentleness and reverence we give account of this hope that He gives us.

Father, may Your will be done in our lives and in our country this day.  I pray for our new president elect, that he may seek Your face and honor Your name.  I pray for Your people, those You have chosen to be "living stones" and "a holy priesthood".  May we do as You are calling us to do in Your Word... to proclaim Your excellence , to die to sin and live to righteousness, and to sanctify Christ as Lord  in our hearts.  May we inherit the blessings You have graciously given to us.  We praise You O God, for You are merciful and gracious, slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.  Amen and amen.