But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15
"A preparation of heart before engaging in the work of teaching our 
fellows.
In our hearts we should set apart the Lord God as the being of our supreme love and the only object of worship.
We should be cleansed from sin and should be imbued with the Spirit of God before engaging in the responsible work of teaching the truth of God to others, lest we mar the work, and create prejudice, instead of removing that already existing.
A preparation of the mind of study is suggested in the text.
This is necessary in order to be always ready to teach those of inquiring minds.
The people have a right to demand the reasons of our faith. This is clearly shown in the language of the apostle, requiring readiness to answer every man that asketh.
The manner in which the reasons of our faith should be 
given, is expressly stated, - "with meekness and fear."
In the absence of meekness, and fear to offend God, his truth is feeble, and is almost sure to be reproached. But when it is taught with meekness and fear, it appears in its beauty and strength.
Christ in his life was a pattern of meekness." James White
Christ in his life was a pattern of meekness." James White