Grow in Grace and Knowledge

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2 Peter 3:14-18 The Message

^14-16 So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don’t know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.

^17-18 But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!

For Reflection

Our faith in God and in Christ Jesus is not a static thing.  We grow and mature both physically, emotionally, intellectually.  In short, from our birth to our death we evolve.  Who we are now is not who we have been, nor are we who we will become. 

Our faith also changes and matures. With each new challenge we grow.  With exposure to the scriptures and the points of view from Peter and Paul and all of those prophets and scholars who have followed in their footsteps to spread the Gospel and interaction in the fellowship of believers, we grow in grace and knowledge of the Kingdom of God. 

Change is not the enemy of faith; stagnation is.

Pray

for the wisdom that can be derived only from study, open and free discussion, participation in the fellowship of believers and constant prayer.