Give Diligence!


🔥 With All Diligence

“Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control…” — 2 Peter 1:5–6 (KJV)

Faith is the foundation—but it is not the finish line. The Christian life is a journey of growth, and Peter urges us to pursue it with all diligence. This is not a passive walk, but an intentional climb toward Christlikeness.

To enjoy the fullness of faith and the assurance that comes with it, we must build upon our belief with spiritual discipline and divine dependence.

🧱 Build Upon Your Faith

  • Virtue: Let your faith be marked by moral courage. Ask God to give you the heart of a lion—to stand boldly for what is right, even when it costs.
  • Knowledge: Don’t settle for surface understanding. Dig deep into Scripture. Let the Word of God dwell in you richly, shaping your thoughts, your choices, and your confidence.
  • Self-Control: As you grow in knowledge, let it lead to discipline—a life governed not by impulse, but by the Spirit.

Each layer strengthens the next. And each step taken in diligence brings you closer to the fullness of Christ’s character.

📖 Faith That Depends on Christ Alone

Make sure your faith is not just belief in doctrine, but a living trust in Jesus Himself. True faith clings to Christ—not to performance, not to knowledge alone, but to the person of the Savior.

Let your pursuit of growth be Spirit-led, not self-driven. Ask the Holy Spirit to empower your diligence and deepen your understanding.

🙏 A Prayer for Today

Lord, help me to grow in faith—not just in belief, but in character.
Give me courage to stand for truth, and a hunger to know Your Word.
Let my faith be rooted in Christ alone, and let my life reflect the beauty of Your holiness.
With all diligence, I seek to grow.
Amen.

May your faith be more than a beginning—may it be a journey of transformation, built with diligence and crowned with grace.

 

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