Bible Study 1Peter Chapter 3 Discussion

We had our discussion on Bible Study 1Peter Chapter 3 Husband & Wife.
The following additional points were raised.

1. On Husband & Wife. 
1. Why there are 6 verses on wife and only 1 on husband? The key is "Likewise". Husband had to do what the wife does in v1-6! In the Bible, submitting is one to another and not one dominating another (see  Submitting - Biblical vs Secular View). In certain area, the husband takes the lead (for Chinese, external affairs is husband is main responsibility) and for other area, the wife takes the lead(Chinese lady takes the lead in internal affairs), but both should come to mutual agreement. When there is disagreement, then postpone the decision, unless one party willingly submit to the other.
2. The keys for God's precious conduct are gentleness(meekness) and a quiet spirit. It applies to both husband and wife (Likewise, the husband...). 
3. The hindering of prayer can be due to 
1. unsettled issue between husband and wife causes one not to pray.
2. God does not listen to prayer of people that harbored sins see "1Pe 3:12  For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
   Mat 5:23-24  So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
   Mar 11:25  And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
2. Suffering for Righteousness Sake
1. Repay evil with blessings result in one getting a blessing! 1Pet 3:9
2. Those who slander you for your good behavior will be put to shame at their very act.
3. Baptism is not just an external washing of dirt from the body but a cleaned and clear conscious freed of sins by the resurrection, completed payment of sins, and conquering of death due to sin, of Jesus Christ who now seats at the right hand of God far above all principals and authorities ... Eph 1:21 equivalent of 1Pe 3:22.