1 Peter 2:4-5

1 Peter 2:4-5

4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God
chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a
spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices
acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

In verse 4 we are told that while the world may reject us, God has chosen us, considers us precious even. We are then compared to stones building a house; we are spiritual bricks building God’s Kingdom. We do this as a holy priesthood, spreading His truth. We are called to be living sacrifices, dedicating our lives to God through our relationship with Christ. Romans 12:1 makes a similar statement, adding that this is what worship truly is:

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your
bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your
spiritual worship.”