THESE THINGS

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Text: 2 Peter 1:8. 

For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

There are things that will make a child of God to be fruitful and productive in the Christian race. If these things are lacking, barrenness in the Spirit is inevitable. 

The second book of Peter itemised these seven things, which I refer to as necessary additions.

Beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith *virtue* ; and to virtue *knowledge* ;
And to knowledge *temperance* ; and to temperance *patience* ; and to patience *godliness* ;
And to godliness *brotherly kindness* ; and to brotherly kindness *charity.* (2Peter 1:5-8.)

A number of Christians' lives are not giving glory to God because they refused to add these things to their faith.

Your faith is the foundation, these necessary additions are the materials for the building structure of your faith. 

Second Peter  chapter 1 verse 9 says, "the person who lacks these qualities is blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten the cleansing that he has received from his past sins." 

Any Christian who lacks these things will not be Christ-like. Yes, he may have faith in God but his life will not radiate the beauty of God before people. 

Don't just be a Christian by mouth, but a Christian indeed. Make every effort to add moral character to your faith. 

BIBLE READING: 

2 Peter 1:1-15.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.Father Lord, I receive the grace to be diligent in adding good character to my faith.

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