IF YOU POSSESS THESE QUALITIES IN INCREASING MEASURE / 2 PETER 1:8

(KJV) 2 Peter 1:8

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

A vibrant Christian life should never stay stationary. If we are not actively growing in our faith, our spiritual life will wither and die. To be fully productive in serving God, we must consistently develop our character and deepen our companionship with Jesus. If your service to God feels ineffective, it is time to examine your life and refocus on your spiritual growth.

Peter lists essential virtues in 2 Peter 1:5-8, but he does not mean we must master them one by one. Spiritual growth is not a rigid checklist. Instead, we are called to cultivate all of these qualities at the exact same time. They work together to build a mature faith, and we must pursue them continually throughout our entire lives.

• Faith is our foundation.
• Goodness reflects God’s heart.
• Knowledge guides our choices.
• Self-control protects our testimony.
• Perseverance keeps us moving.
• Godliness honors our Creator.
• Mutual affection builds community.
• Love crowns every action.

1. Peter is not implying that a Christian has to develop these traits in a precise order, one after the other, until they reach maturity or perfection. Instead, all of these qualities are to be cultivated all together and continually.
2. The Christian experiences (a continuous relationship with the living God) should never remain stationary or stagnant. In fact, it could be said that if a person is not growing in faith, he or she is withering and dying spiritually (John 15:2). A person certainly cannot be productive to the fullest measure in serving God apart from consistent growth in faith, character and personal companionship with Jesus (Colossians 1:10; Titus 3:14). If we ever find that we are not being effective in our service to God, we must examine our lives to ensure that we are indeed growing in the character traits mentioned in (2 Peter 1:5-8).

Heavenly Father, keep us from becoming stagnant or comfortable in our faith. Stir our hearts to pursue You daily so that we do not wither spiritually. Help us to cultivate your character traits all together, growing in love, self-control, and godliness. Make our lives productive and effective for Your kingdom as we walk closely with Jesus. Amen.

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1. ADD TO YOUR FAITH / 2 PETER 1:5-7
2. PARTICIPATE IN THE DIVINE NATURE / 2 PETER 1:4
3. EVERYTHING WE NEED FOR LIFE AND GODLINESS / 2 PETER 1:3
4. HOLY AND GODLY LIVES / 2 PETER 3:11
5. THE DAY OF THE LORD / 2 PETER 3:10
6. SPOKE WITH A MAN’S VOICE / 2 PETER 2:16
7. ANGELS … SENT THEM TO HELL / 2 PETER 2:4
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