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…. Love. Faith. Brotherly. Virtue. Kindness. Godliness. Knowledge. Perseverance. Self. -. Control. “Be Diligent…”. Speaker: Bill Hall. A “Well-Rounded” Christian (2 Peter 1:5-11). We have observed qualities that are to be added to our faith
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Love Faith Brotherly Virtue Kindness Godliness Knowledge Perseverance Self - Control “Be Diligent…” Speaker: Bill Hall A “Well-Rounded” Christian (2 Peter 1:5-11)
We have observed qualities that are to be added to our faith The “spirit” with which we add them is equally important
We add them with “diligence” vv. 5-10 • Notice the word “abound” v. 8 • “Diligence” = an all-out effort (the opposite of being “half-hearted”) • Timothy was a “diligent” young person • “Well spoken of by the brethren” Acts 16:2 • Later praised by Paul Phil 2:19-22
We add them with “diligence” vv. 5-10 • Young people will have hindrances to overcome if they are to be “diligent” • Over-involved in other interests 2 Tim 2:3-4 • Peer pressure • Poor role models Phil 2:21
We add them with “urgency” vv. 12-15 • Why urgent? vv. 8-11 • Consequences if we fail to add them cp. 2 Cor 4:17-18 Heb 10:26-31 • Blessings if we add them cp. Gal 5:22-23
We add them with “confidence” vv. 16-21 • Peter assures us our faith is well placed • We’ve not followed “cunningly devised fables” • Peter himself is an eyewitness…sure testimony • The prophetic word is confirmed • Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit
Conclusion • God has been good to us • He gave us His Son so we might be saved and live with Him in eternity • Let us not neglect our service to Him • “Be Diligent!”