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Solid Steps of Christian Growth A Study of 2 Peter 1:1-11

God’s Call to Spiritual Growth 2Peter 1:3-11 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:8

Charity Living Completely Unselfishly 1 Corinthians 16:14

Introduction – We have Come a Long Way… Faith is the foundation – we all must start here Virtue defines what we allow ourselves to do, boxes us in away from sin Knowledge gives me the answers to what used to scare me, and defeat me –the truth will make you free Temperance gives control of my life to the Holy Spirit Patience enables me to wait on God When I add Godliness to my life, I am adding actions, thought patterns, habits, desires that match the way Jesus lived Adding Brotherly Kindness means making sure I love other Christians above my job, my own needs, and that I make them part of my extended family – not kept for only at Church! But there is ONE MORE STEP TO TAKE…

Defining the Undefinable (1Corinthians 13) – Charity Not just “love” but: –Loving kindness –A love expressed from the whole heart – not just part (Mt 22:37) –Perfect love – with “self” completely out of the picture It is the highest step a person can achieve –It is better than sacrifices and religion (Mt 12:33) –Is more important than life itself (Ps 63:3) –Without it, nothing is worth anything (1Cor 13:1-3) It is the rarest form of love – like the rarest jewel –Diamonds are not at all rare. –The rarest gemstone in the world is Painite – less than 25 exist in the whole world – worth the most of all precious stones! –Same is true with Charity, but it shouldn’t stay that way The Only Selfless Lover … Jesus (Philp 2:5-8)

The Need for Charity HUMAN LOVECHARITY Given selectively to a fewGiven generously to all Given to those we think are worthyGiven to those who are not worthy Given to those who can give back to us Given to those who cannot give back to us Given as long as it is appreciatedGiven even when it is not appreciated Given in our own strengthGiven from God's strength Given out of what I don't needGiven out of what I do need Can turn to bitterness if rejectedGrows deeper when it is rejected Who in this room has Charity? It’s plain that we all need this!!!

What Does Charity Do? It edifies (1Corinthians 8:1) It meets needs (1John 3:17; Matt 25:35) It covers a multitude of sins and failures (1Peter 4:8) It is kind while suffering (1Cor 13:4) It fulfils the whole law (Matt 22:37,39; 1Timothy 1:5)

We Ought to be Very Ashamed We have settled for a feeling kind of love that switches on and off according to our environment We have not known the extent (size) of the love of God – don’t seek to know it We think love is an option, instead of a command We need to repent of cold, sinful hearts

Next Week… A look at an entire chapter in the Word of God (1Corinthians 13) to see what our love-life ought to be like: in marriages, in Church, toward enemies and neighbours, and towards God! How to Add Charity into the Life of a Believer. Not an easy task!!!