Great Christian Virtues

In his second letter, written to Christians, the apostle Peter is exhorting them to supplement their faith with seven characteristics that are beneficial to Godly living. He says, “Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love.” (2 Peter 1:5-7).  Peter gives sound reason for doing this. “Make every effort,” means it is of utmost importance to apply these characteristics to your faith. The results will be a more effective witness and service for God. Christian characteristics are […]