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How to Go from Not Enough to More than Enough

2 Kings 4:1–7 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the Lord, but the creditor has come to take my two children to be his slaves.” 2 And Elisha said to her, “What shall I do for you? Tell me; what have you in the house?” And she said, “Your servant has nothing in the house except a jar of oil.” 3 Then he said, “Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few. 4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside.” 5 So she went from him and shut the door behind herself and her sons. And as she poured they brought the vessels to her. 6 When the vessels were full, she said to her son, “Bring me another vessel.” And he said to her, “There is not another.” Then the oil stopped flowing. 7 She came and told the man of God, and he said, “Go, sell the oil and pay your debts, and you and your sons can live on the rest.” (ESV)

1. Margin is what I have beyond what I need

Proverbs 21:20 The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down (NIV)

2. When margin goes down, stress goes up

Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise (NIV)

Proverbs 6:6–8 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest (NIV)

Ecclesiastes 4:6 Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil (NIV)

3. Margin has more to do with my mindset than my money

Proverbs 21:20 The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get (NLT)

Proverbs 23:5 Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle (NIV)

Proverbs 13:11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow (NIV)

4. Margin allows you and I to live on mission

Proverbs 22:7 The borrower is slave to the lender (NIV)

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work (NIV)

2 Corinthians 9:10-11 Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God (NIV)

From New Thinking to New Doing

From New Thinking to New Doing

Breaking The Mindset That’s Blocking Your Breakthrough

Matthew 6:31–34 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (NIV)

2 Kings 4:1–2 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” (NIV)

1. The Overwhelmed Mindset

2. The Self-worth Mindset

Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” (NIV)

Psalm 34:19 The RIGHTEOUS person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; (NIV)

3. The Poverty Mindset

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may PROSPER in all things and be in health, just as your soul PROSPERS. (NKJV)

Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. (ESV)

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to PROSPER you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)

Psalm 1:1–3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do PROSPERS. (NIV)

Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be PROSPEROUS and successful. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. (NLT)

Breaking The Mindset That’s Blocking Your Breakthrough

Matthew 6:31–34 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (NIV)

2 Kings 4:1–2 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.” 2 Elisha replied to her, “How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?” “Your servant has nothing there at all,” she said, “except a small jar of olive oil.” (NIV)

1. The Overwhelmed Mindset

2. The Self-worth Mindset

Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” (NIV)

Psalm 34:19 The RIGHTEOUS person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; (NIV)

3. The Poverty Mindset

3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray that you may PROSPER in all things and be in health, just as your soul PROSPERS. (NKJV)

Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. (ESV)

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to PROSPER you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)

Psalm 1:1–3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do PROSPERS. (NIV)

Joshua 1:8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be PROSPEROUS and successful. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. (NLT)

BABY CHRISTIAN OR MATURE CHRISTIAN?

Hebrews 5:12–14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word ALL OVER AGAIN. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who LIVES ON MILK, BEING STILL AN INFANT, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (NIV)

1. MISUNDERSTANDING MATURITY

1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV)

SIGNS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY STUCK

1A. INFANTS DEPEND ON OTHERS TO FEED THEM

1B. INFANTS DON’T LISTEN AND APPLY WELL

1C. INFANTS ARE SELF-CENTERED

2. MISPLACED PRIORITIES

Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV)

3. MISGUIDED MOTIVATION

4. MISMANAGE SIN

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

5. MISREAD SITUATIONS

Hebrews 5:14 1But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of DISCERNMENT trained by constant practice to DISTINGUISH good from evil. (ESV)

5A. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING SATAN’S SCHEMES

2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV)

5B. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep KNOW ME (NIV)

6. MISS MATURING

6A. MATURITY REQUIRES PRACTICE

Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment TRAINED BY CONSTANT PRACTICE to distinguish good from evil. (ESV)

James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)

6B. MATURITY REQUIRES CORRECTION

1. THE READING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE

2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, REBUKING, CORRECTING, TRAINING in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God  may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

2. THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV)

3. THE PEOPLE OF GOD CORRECT THE MATURE

Proverbs 15:31–32 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only HARM YOURSELF; but if you listen to CORRECTION, you GROW in understanding. (NLT)

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever LOVES discipline LOVES knowledge, but whoever hates correction is STUPID. (NIV)

BABY CHRISTIAN OR MATURE CHRISTIAN?

Hebrews 5:12–14 In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word ALL OVER AGAIN. You need milk, not solid food! 13 Anyone who LIVES ON MILK, BEING STILL AN INFANT, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (NIV)

1. MISUNDERSTANDING MATURITY

1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may GROW UP in your salvation, (NIV)

SIGNS OF BEING SPIRITUALLY STUCK

1A. INFANTS DEPEND ON OTHERS TO FEED THEM

1B. INFANTS DON’T LISTEN AND APPLY WELL

1C. INFANTS ARE SELF-CENTERED

2. MISPLACED PRIORITIES

Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. (NIV)

3. MISGUIDED MOTIVATION

4. MISMANAGE SIN

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (NIV)

5. MISREAD SITUATIONS

Hebrews 5:14 1But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of DISCERNMENT trained by constant practice to DISTINGUISH good from evil. (ESV)

5A. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING SATAN’S SCHEMES

2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 11:14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV)

5B. THEY STRUGGLE DISCERNING THE VOICE OF GOD

John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. (NIV)

John 10:14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep KNOW ME (NIV)

6. MISS MATURING

6A. MATURITY REQUIRES PRACTICE

Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment TRAINED BY CONSTANT PRACTICE to distinguish good from evil. (ESV)

James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (NIV)

6B. MATURITY REQUIRES CORRECTION

1. THE READING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE

2 Timothy 3:16–17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, REBUKING, CORRECTING, TRAINING in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God  may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (NIV)

2. THE PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD CORRECTS THE MATURE

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. (NIV)

3. THE PEOPLE OF GOD CORRECT THE MATURE

Proverbs 15:31–32 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise. 32 If you reject discipline, you only HARM YOURSELF; but if you listen to CORRECTION, you GROW in understanding. (NLT)

Proverbs 12:1 Whoever LOVES discipline LOVES knowledge, but whoever hates correction is STUPID. (NIV)

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS

Matthew 7:16 By their FRUIT you will RECOGNIZE THEM. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? (NIV)

Matthew 7:20 Thus, by their FRUIT you will RECOGINE THEM. (NIV)

Matthew 12:33 “Make a tree good and its FRUIT will be good, or make a tree bad and its 

fruit will be bad, for a tree is RECOGNIZED by its FRUIT. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that EVERYONE MAY SEE YOUR PROGRESS. (NIV)

1. GROW IN LIVING BY THE TRUTH 

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV) 

1A. GROW IN TRUTH BY RECOGNIZING FALSE TEACHERS

1 Timothy 4:2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. (NIV) 

2 Timothy 4:3–4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (NIV)

 

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (NIV)

Jude 4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord. (NIV) 

1 Timothy 6:3–5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. (NIV) 

1B. TEST THEIR DOCTRINE AGAINST SCRIPTURE 

Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and EXAMINED the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (NIV)

 

1C. GROW IN TRUTH BY LIVING BY GOD’s WORD

1 Timothy 4:3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. (NIV) 

Mark 7:13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that. (NIV) 

1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and DOCTRINE closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (NIV) 

A. WORK-BASED SALVATION

B. HYPER-GRACE

C. UNIVERSALISM

D. DENIAL OF CHRIST’S DIVINITY OR HUMANITY

E. SPEAKING IN TONGUES AS A REQUIREMENT FOR SALVATION

F. EXTRA-BIBLICAL REVELATION

G. FOLLOW YOUR HEART 

H. CHRISTIANS DON’T SUFFER 

I. THERE’S NO SPIRITUAL ENEMY 

2. GROW IN GODLINESS 

2A. GROWING IN THANKSGIVING 

1 Timothy 4:4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, (NIV) 

2B. GROWING IN THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER

1 Timothy 4:5-6 because it is consecrated by the WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER. 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, NOURISHED on the truths of the faith and of THE GOOD TEACHING THAT YOU HAVE FOLLOWED. (NIV) 

2C. GROWING IN TRAINING YOURSELF TO BE GODLY 

1 Timothy 4:7-8 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (NIV)

3. GROW IN MAKING DISCIPLES 

1 Timothy 4:6 If you POINT THESE THINGS OUT to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things. (NIV) 

4. GROW IN BEING A LEADER BY SETTING AN EXAMPLE 

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but SET AN EXAMPLE for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (NIV) 

5. GROW IN YOUR DEVOTION TO CHURCH

1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, DEVOTE yourself to the PUBLIC reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. (NIV).

6. GROW IN YOUR GIFTS

1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. (NIV) 

7. GROW IN YOUR FAITHFULNESS

1 Timothy 4:15 Be DILIGENT in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. (NIV)

MY RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS

Matthew 7:16 By their FRUIT you will RECOGNIZE THEM. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? (NIV)

Matthew 7:20 Thus, by their FRUIT you will RECOGINE THEM. (NIV)

Matthew 12:33 “Make a tree good and its FRUIT will be good, or make a tree bad and its 

fruit will be bad, for a tree is RECOGNIZED by its FRUIT. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:15 Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that EVERYONE MAY SEE YOUR PROGRESS. (NIV)

1. GROW IN LIVING BY THE TRUTH 

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (NIV) 

1A. GROW IN TRUTH BY RECOGNIZING FALSE TEACHERS

1 Timothy 4:2 Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. (NIV) 

2 Timothy 4:3–4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. 4 They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. (NIV)

 

2 Corinthians 11:13–15 For such people are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. 15 It is not surprising, then, if his servants also masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (NIV)

Jude 4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord. (NIV) 

1 Timothy 6:3–5 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, 4 they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions 5 and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. (NIV) 

1B. TEST THEIR DOCTRINE AGAINST SCRIPTURE 

Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and EXAMINED the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (NIV)

 

1C. GROW IN TRUTH BY LIVING BY GOD’s WORD

1 Timothy 4:3 They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. (NIV) 

Mark 7:13 Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that. (NIV) 

1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and DOCTRINE closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. (NIV) 

A. WORK-BASED SALVATION

B. HYPER-GRACE

C. UNIVERSALISM

D. DENIAL OF CHRIST’S DIVINITY OR HUMANITY

E. SPEAKING IN TONGUES AS A REQUIREMENT FOR SALVATION

F. EXTRA-BIBLICAL REVELATION

G. FOLLOW YOUR HEART 

H. CHRISTIANS DON’T SUFFER 

I. THERE’S NO SPIRITUAL ENEMY 

2. GROW IN GODLINESS 

2A. GROWING IN THANKSGIVING 

1 Timothy 4:4 For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, (NIV) 

2B. GROWING IN THE WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER

1 Timothy 4:5-6 because it is consecrated by the WORD OF GOD AND PRAYER. 6 If you point these things out to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, NOURISHED on the truths of the faith and of THE GOOD TEACHING THAT YOU HAVE FOLLOWED. (NIV) 

2C. GROWING IN TRAINING YOURSELF TO BE GODLY 

1 Timothy 4:7-8 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. (NIV)

3. GROW IN MAKING DISCIPLES 

1 Timothy 4:6 If you POINT THESE THINGS OUT to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, nourished on the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. (NIV)

1 Timothy 4:11Command and teach these things. (NIV) 

4. GROW IN BEING A LEADER BY SETTING AN EXAMPLE 

1 Timothy 4:12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but SET AN EXAMPLE for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. (NIV) 

5. GROW IN YOUR DEVOTION TO CHURCH

1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, DEVOTE yourself to the PUBLIC reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. (NIV).

6. GROW IN YOUR GIFTS

1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. (NIV) 

7. GROW IN YOUR FAITHFULNESS

1 Timothy 4:15 Be DILIGENT in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. (NIV)

God’s Plan for Your Growth

2 Peter 1:3-4 By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 4 And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. (NLT)

2 Peter 1:5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith… (NLT)

2 Peter 1:5 In view of all this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence… (NLT)

1. Moral Excellence

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (NLT)

Colossians 3:23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. (NIV)

2. Knowledge

2 Peter 1:5 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge. (NLT)

2 Peter 3:18 Rather, you must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  (NLT)

3. Self-control

2 Peter 1:5-6 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control. (NLT)

Proverbs 25:28 A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. (NLT)

Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. (NIV)

4. Patient endurance

2 Peter 1:5-6 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance. (NLT)

Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. (NIV)

5. Godliness

2 Peter 1:5-7 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness. (NLT)

2 Peter 2:3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life. (NIV)

6. Brotherly affection

2 Peter 1:5-7 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection. (NLT)

1 John 4:20 If someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? (NLT)

Hebrews 13:1 Keep on loving each other as brothers. (NIV)

7. Love for everyone.

2 Peter 1:5-7 Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with patient endurance, and patient endurance with godliness, 7 and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love for everyone. (NLT)

1 Corinthians 13:13 Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. (NLT)

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails. (NIV)

1 John 3:16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. (NIV)

2 Peter 1:8 For IF you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV)

2 Peter 1:8 The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.  (NLT)