Godly exercise is the key to godly character.
Read 2Peter 1:1-11
A college football coach in the Bronx (New York) built his team around good character qualities. Instead of displaying their names on the back of their jerseys, the Maritime College players displayed words like family, respect, accountability and character. Before each game, coach Clayton Kendrich-Holmes reminded his team to play by those principles on the field.
The apostle Peter had his own list of Christian qualities (2Peter 1:5-7) that he encouraged believers to add to their life of faith:
Virtue. Fulfilling God’s design for a life with moral excellence.
Knowledge. Studying God’s Word to gain wisdom to combat falsehood.
Self-control. Revering God so much that we choose godly behaviour.
Perseverance. Having a hopeful attitude even in difficulties because we’re confident in God’s character.
Brotherly kindness. Displaying a warmhearted affection for fellow believers.
Love. Sacrificing for the good of others.
Let’s develop these qualities in increasing measure and integrate them into every part of our life.
Prayer:
¥ Pray that God would bless your church with character growth. Pray that cells would be growing each other’s character. Pray that you would see this growth daily.
¥ Pray that God would allow His Word to be powerful in our hearts and minds and lives.
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