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Life Happens

August 29, 2012

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And as he reasoned about righteousness and self-control and the coming judgment, Felix was alarmed and said, “Go away for the present. When I get an opportunity I will summon you.” – Acts 24:25 ESV

From the “There’s a devotional in there somewhere department”, Michael Port asks us to rethink the “Life got in the way” excuse. While very sound secular business advice, it made me think about Felix letting life become his excuse for not making the next step for his salvation. Felix had come to understand the truth but acted otherwise.

What are you putting ahead of your spiritual priorities?

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2 Peter 1:3-11 – Qualities That Make Us Fruitful

August 26, 2012

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Today’s daily reading list included 2 Peter 1:1-11. This might be considered a companion piece to the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 as it describes the action needed to make our faith fruitful.

Peter’s list:
Faith
Virtue
Knowledge
Self-Control
Steadfastness
Godliness
Brotherly Affection
Love
Paul’s list
Love
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-Control

 

Whether the list begins or ends with love doesn’t matter – We see an unbreakable chain where we can’t have one attribute without the rest. Our faith is a contract to supply each of these richly.
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