Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Faith Virtue “Virtue”Speaker: Fred Richter A “Well-Rounded” Christian (2 Peter 1:5-11)

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Virtue 2 Peter 1:5 – Faith alone is not enough for the Christian –You must add to faith, virtue I. Meaning of Virtue: – Chastity, purity, virginity, Goodness, Moral excellence, Moral courage, Strength –It takes moral courage to be faithful

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 II. “Virtue” the value all Christians must Possess A. Jesus was one who had virtue because he felt it go out of Him. Lk. 8:43 46And Jesus said, “Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that Virtue is gone out of me.” What did Jesus feel leave him? Strength

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 B. Virtue is found in many Bible characters here are a few 1. Joseph in Gen. 39:7 9 There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? 2. Daniel in Daniel 1:5 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1: Ruth in Ruth 3:7 10And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast showed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followed not young men, whether poor or rich. 11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 C. Virtue is associated with women in the Bible 1. Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Things associated with a virtuous woman.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 a. Her husband trust her b. She does him good and not evil c. Works with her hands d. Brings food from afar e. Rises early in the day to feed family f. Plants a vineyard g. Girds her loins with strength h. She buys wisely

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 i. She is not afraid of snow because she has prepared proper clothing j. She is a good seamstress k. Strength and honor are her clothing l. She speaks with wisdom m. She is not one who waste time n. Her children call her blessed o. Her husband calls her blessed also

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 A lady, who fears God, will be praised for her virtue while dating Most of the time talks are given to the young women about how they should act on a date. It is just as important for young men to know how to act on dates.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 A nationally known speaker who went about speaking to High Schools and other assemblies of young people was speaking to a group one day. Obviously this happened years ago because he used Bible verses! Here is a portion of his speech he gave one day:

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Smoking Drinking Cursing Lying Drugs Sex

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 He brought to the attention of the young man that GOD does not condone in young men what HE condemns in young women. It is just as wrong and sinful for a young man to commit fornication as it is for a young woman.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. (James 1:12- 15).

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Human sexuality is a gift from God, but one that is intended both to preserve the human race and strengthen the bond between husbands and wives, the family being the backbone of all society (Genesis 2:18-25).

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 “Flee sexual immorality …. glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.” (1 Corinthians 6:18-20) Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. 19What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Sex outside of marriage is sinful. People engage in intercourse or some lesser form of sexual expression and are “in love” many think it is ok. “Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” (Hebrews 13:4)

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 D. Virtue must be part of a man’s life Consider purity, Moral excellence or moral character, goodness, strength. 1. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. Ps. 119:9

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Cor. 7:1 Young people fall into temptation before they realize it and they yield to that temptation. A lack of self control many times is due to getting to close while on a date. It may begin with holding hands, move on to hugging, touching inappropriately, end with fornication.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 It is sad to say that some of you know someone either in school or has been in school who has already lost their virginity both young men and women. You know the girl(s) in your class who any boy can have for the asking. You guys know of young men who brag about having had relations with some young lady.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Temptation is encouraged by: Peer pressure Pride Lust Lack of self control

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 We often sing the song Yield not to temptation #442 Yield not to temptation, for yielding is sin; each victory will help you Some other to win; Fight man-fully onward, dark passions subdue, Shun evil companions, bad language disdain, God’s name hold in reverence, nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, kind hearted and true,

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 The chorus Look ever to Jesus; He’ll carry you through. Ask the Savior to help you, Comfort, strengthen and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 “Flee also youthful lusts, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22) Phil. 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 Rom. 8: 13For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. True “virtue” is not a tame and passive thing. It requires great energy, boldness, and courage for its very essence is firmness, manliness, independence, and moral excellence in YOU.

Faith Virtue Knowledge Self-ControlPerseverance Godliness Brotherly Kindness Love A “Well-Rounded” Christian 2 Peter 1:5-11 To be “A well-rounded Christian” you need to add to your faith, virtue and to virtue, knowledge. You need to have a knowledge of God’s word and this will be discussed in the morning beginning at 9 am. Make your plans to be here tomorrow morning. Get a good nights sleep