Today's Scripture
These verses start out with the phrase "For this reason." The reason Peter looks back to includes the divine power and precious promises that God has given us, which allow us to partake of the divine and escape corruption. Because God is doing all this for us, we should "make every effort." Up to this point we have been discussing God's work in us and on our behalf. Now Peter turns it around and tells us what we should be doing. And he has a whole list of things that we should be chasing after: goodness and perserverace and affection. I don't know about you but that list makes me feel quite inadequate. I'm not sure how to get all those things. But Peter has already given us good news in verse three. We've got "divine power." His work in us is what will bring about all those great qualities. But that doesn't erase the fact that we should be chasing after them with all of our might. He gives us the power and the promises and all we need for a godly life. Our response should be to desire and pursue these qualities He loves.
Study Questions:
1. Which of these qualities do you most struggle with?
2. What do you think "making every effort" includes?
3. Do you think there is any reason Peter listed love last? Why or why not?
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