Good Faith Effort (2 Peter 1:5-9)

“Peter does not give us this list to condemn us. He’s reminding us that this is who Christians are. This is what Christianity is about. You don’t have to go out and make yourself more agape – you can’t on your own – but you have what you need. Our part is to join the choreography. Our part is to cultivate growth by walking with God and by pursuing these characteristics He’s put in our lives.

So, don’t be condemned. But, at the same time, we must take this seriously. Peter certainly does. Listen to what happens if we don’t make an effort to cultivate these markers in our faith.”