This message from 2 Peter 1:3–11 calls us to grow in the godly virtues that flow from God’s power and promises. While Peter lists several qualities that mark a fruitful Christian life, we will focus on three—self-control, steadfastness, and godliness.
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Self-control reminds us that maturity means learning to master our desires rather than being mastered by them.
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Steadfastness teaches us to endure trials with faith, clinging to Christ when life gets hard.
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Godliness points us toward living with reverence, shaping every part of life in light of God’s holiness.
Together, these virtues reveal what it looks like to live a life that is fruitful, effective, and secure in Christ.
