Read 2 Peter 1
Good Things to Have
2 Peter 1:3-7 By his
divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We
have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to
himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 4 And because of his
glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are
the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world's
corruption caused by human desires. 5 In view of all this, make every effort to
respond to God's promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of
moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with
self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance
with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly
affection with love for everyone.
EVERYONE wants harmony, peace, love and joy in their lives,
don’t we? Peter offers us God’s way to that kind of life if we are willing to go
through a God-centered process.
As you begin a
life of faith in Jesus, the process includes adding goodness, knowledge,
self-control; perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love to your
character.
Maturing in God is
taking on the nature of God to clearly reflect his character in the way you
live. For example, you are exhibiting godly maturity when you do such good
things as read Scripture, worship, tithe, and serve with your Spiritual gifts. Even
more you reflect God to the world as you exhibit the character of love, joy,
peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
God the Father has
given you a plan to become more like him. Jesus has shown you and the Spirit empowers
you.
A Moment’s Thought: You want that, right?
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