Virtue
2 Peter 1:5-11
Introduction:
A. Peter in this passage reminds us we must grow in our service to God.
B. Eight areas for growth listed here.
C. In this lesson we will look at virtue
Discussion:
I. What Is virtue?
A. Webster defines as
B. BDB/Thayer defines as
B. Bible defines as (Naves Topical Bible)
C. A practical definition would be
1. The moral excellence that is demanded by the Word of God. We must be
upright in all things
2. Might also include the qualities that make us stand for right in face of
opposition and would therefore include courage.
D. Virtue takes courage
1. English virtue from Latin virtus meaning manhood so manliness
a. Makes us act like men 1Cor 16:13
b. Be no more children 1Cor 14:20; Eph 4:14
2. Jesus our example 1Pet 2:21; Phil 2:5-11
a. Note difference between standards
1) God's
a) no reputation
b) servant
c) humble
d) obey
2) Man's
a) gain reputation
b) master
c) exalt self
d) demand of others
II. Why do we need virtue?
A. In our relationship with God
a. Fear God Mt 10:28
b. Confess Christ daily Mt 10:32-33
B. In our own lives
C. In our relationship with our brethren
D. In our relationship with alien sinners
III. How do we get or develop virtue?
A. Trusting in God
1:16-17
B. Examples
C. NT examples
3. Paul
a. Going to Jerusalem Acts 21:10-14
b. Stoned at Lystra Acts 14:19
c. Jailed at Philippi Acts 16:19-25
d. Before Agrippa Acts 26
IV. What is the result of strengthening our virtue?
A. In the physical realm
B. In the spiritual realm
C. In our dealing with others
Conclusion:
A. What about you?
B. How strong is your virtue? Phil 1:27-28
C. What changes do you need to make now to begin growing as you should?
D. Invitation to the lost.
Daniel Lee Henderson Jasper, TX
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