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4/25/19

Called to moral and spiritual development (2 Peter 1:5-11)

Reading Shepherd's Notes: 1, 2 Peter, Jude, has a great metaphor of a "Ladder of Moral Development", the top rung being "Love" from 2 Peter 1:5-11. I've always appreciated this writing as it shows clearly what we can do in cooperation with God's Spirit living within us. Thank you Jesus for saving us by your blood (The Cleansing Blood of Christ, Written by Seth Tate). "The most debilitating sin of modern believers is the failure to go on to maturity in Christ."

This week I heard someone say that "Success is the progressive experience of a noble ideal", God help me be successful walking with you today. Amen

Rung of LadderExtended Meaning
LoveSelf-giving for the good of others
Brotherly affectionLove for brothers and sisters in Christ
GodlinessQuality of being like God in daily life
SteadfastnessEndurance, perseverance, and courageous patience
Self-controlMastery of self and control of one's appetites and drives
KnowledgePractical understanding of truth
VirtueMoral excellence
FaithSaving faith in God

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