A True Disciple
is reminding us to appropriate the gift of divine life or life in Him through Christ aided by the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit dwelling in us, conforming us into His image. Thus enabling us to commune with Him, knowing Him intimately, perceiving His mind and His character. This is only possible because of our faith relationship with Christ. Peter further instructs us to supplement our faith with things that will prevent us from becoming short - sighted and blind and that will keep us from becoming ineffective and unfruitful in our knowledge of Christ. The list includes virtue, or moral excellence; Knowledge concerning divine things, such as moral wisdom as seen in right living; Self control, which is dominion within yourself, but not by yourself— empowered by the Holy Spirit; Perseverance, that is, remaining steadfast and running your spiritual race with endurance to the end; Godliness —your inner response of piety and devotion to God; Brotherly kindness, a cherished love for one another based on God ’ s love for us; And finally divine love that Paul speaks of in 1 Corinthians 13. “[ It] is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude, nor does it insist on having its own way. It is not irritable or resentful. ” It is enduring love that never fails. It is the love of God in Christ that Paul, in his prayer, for the
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