With that in mind, Peter raises a probing question: “What sort of persons ought you to be”? He stresses the importance of ‘holy acts of conduct, deeds of godly devotion,

2 Pet. 3:11

² Holy Acts of Conduct and Deeds of Godly Devotion: Holy conduct includes exemplary works that show respect for Bible principles. (Titus 2:7, 8) A Christian must avoid worldly conduct that is motivated by selfish, fleshly desires.​—Rom. 13:11, 14.

³ “Godly devotion” is described as “a personal attachment to God, springing from a heart stirred by a deep appreciation for his appealing qualities.” Our zeal in the ministry is an outstanding way that we manifest this quality. Our motive in preaching goes beyond a mere sense of duty; it springs from a deep-seated love for Jehovah. (Mark 12:29, 30) Being motivated by such love, we view our ministry as a meaningful expression of our godly devotion. Since our devotion must be constant, our share in the preaching work should be consistent. It should be an integral part of our weekly schedule of activity.​—Heb. 13:15.