Grow in Godliness
2 Peter 1:3-7
3 His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
4 Through these He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, now that you have escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.
5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
GROW IN GODLINESS
2 Peter 1:3
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Matthew 5:48
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
1 Peter 1:16
for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
1 John 1:8
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
1 John 1:8-9
8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1. The Pursuit of Godliness Begins With a Knowledge of God
Our Minds Are Made For Thinking About God
Titus 1:1
Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
1. The Pursuit of Godliness Begins With a Knowledge of God
Our Minds Are Made For Thinking About God
Knowledge leads to Godliness
2. The Pursuit of Godliness Begins With Humility
Humility allows you to know more
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
2. The Pursuit of Godliness Begins With Humility
Humility allows you to know more
Humility allows you to grow from mistakes
Proverbs 12:1
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.
3. The Pursuit of Godliness Beings With Faith
Faith that God will reward your efforts
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
3. The Pursuit of Godliness Beings With Faith
Faith that God will reward your efforts
Faith that you will be able to achieve