2 Peter 1:5
2 Peter 1:5
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Spiritual growth requires dedication and effort, and this verse encourages us to build upon our faith by adding virtues such as goodness and knowledge. Each quality strengthens our character, enabling us to live lives that honor God. Growth in faith is a journey, where each step brings us closer to maturity. As we cultivate these virtues, we reflect God’s love, becoming examples of His grace. Faith is not passive; it requires active commitment to developing qualities that reflect God’s character. Let us strive to add goodness, knowledge, and maturity to our faith, understanding that each effort draws us closer to God and prepares us to serve others. Through this growth, we become reflections of His love, able to impact the world around us. Spiritual maturity is a lifelong journey, one that brings joy and fulfillment as we align our lives with God’s will. By growing in faith, we become lights in the world, guiding others to God’s love.
Colossians 2:7
Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him.
1 Thessalonians 3:12
And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:.
Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
1 Corinthians 3:7
So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but [the Lord] that giveth the increase.