Growing fruit that lasts
Today's focusPeter urges believers to add virtue, knowledge, self-control (temperance), patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and love to their faith, so their lives will be fruitful.
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5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8For 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.
Reflection
Growth in the Christian life is not a single event, but a steady journey of building one quality upon another. This passage shows us that faith is our foundation, but it is not meant to stand alone. You are encouraged to move forward by "giving all diligence" to your walk with God. As you grow, you are invited to add "virtue" and "knowledge" to your faith, allowing these traits to strengthen your character from the inside out.
Building a fruitful life continues as you add "temperance," "patience," and "godliness" to your daily conduct. These qualities help you navigate challenges with stability and grace. Finally, this growth reaches others through "brotherly kindness" and "charity." When these attributes "be in you, and abound," they ensure your life remains vibrant and purposeful. By intentionally adding these virtues to your faith, you ensure that you will "neither be barren nor unfruitful" in your relationship with the Lord. Your growth becomes a steady harvest that honors Him.
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Reflect
Looking back over this week, where have you noticed God growing something in you, even something small?
Pray
Lord, thank you for the fruit you are already growing in me. Help me to keep adding to my faith goodness, self-control, patience and love. Let my life be fruitful for you, one faithful day at a time.