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2 Peter 3:14 - Diligent Devotion.

2 Peter 3:14 - Diligent Devotion.

2 Peter 3:14 (NKJ) Be diligent to be found by Him in peace, 
without spot and blameless.  

2 Peter 3:14 (NIV) Make every effort to be found spotless, 
blameless and at peace with him (God).  

   Webster's defines diligent as "characterized by steady, 
earnest, and energetic effort; painstaking" and "earnest application to 
some specific objector pursuit."  
   What God is telling us through Peter, then, is that we 
believers must never treat our spiritual life casually. We are to pursue 
the Christian life with great effort, for we know the day of the 
Lord is fast approaching.  
   We believers must also endeavor to maintain unity (Ephesians 
4:3); to persevere to present ourselves approved unto God (2 Thnothy 
2:15); to seek carefully to enter God's rest (Hebrews 4:11); and to 
work to be found blameless (2 Peter 3:14). Similarly, the apostle 
Paul urged believers to "work out your own salvation with fear and 
trembling" (Philippians 2:12).  
   What specific steps are you taking to "work out your 
salvation," to live a life that pleases your Lord? You'll be more successful 
if you have a specific plan - a program for reading the Bible, a 
person to pray with, a small group for Bible study and discussion, a 
church home in which to worship. As you invest time and effort in your 
relationship with God, you are investing in eternity. Be diligent in every 
area of your walk with Christ. [Being Still With God Every Day by 
Henry Blackaby] 

   Consider the parable of the ten virgins. All had lamps, that 
is, an outward semblance of religion; but only five of them had the 
inward piety. Five of them were wanting in the oil of grace. The Spirit 
of life in Christ Jesus, the Holy Spirit, was not abiding in their 
hearts. Without the oil of grace, of what use was it to bear about a 
lamp of profession? However high may be the profession, however high 
may be the position held by a professor of religion, if the oil of 
grace is wanting, he has nothing with which to feed his lamp, and it 
cannot send forth clear, shining rays of light. . . .  
   The reason why the Bridegroom delays is because He is 
longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all 
should come to repentance. O the precious longsuffering of our merciful 
Saviour! O that each of the dear youth would appreciate the value of the 
soul that has been purchased at infinite cost on Calvary! O that each 
one would place a proper estimate upon the capabilities that have 
been given him of God! Through Christ you may climb the ladder of 
progress, and bring every power under the control of Jesus. . . . In 
spirit, in thought, in word, and in action, you may make manifest that 
you are moved by the Spirit of Christ, and your life may wield a 
power of influence over others.  
   We are living in altogether too solemn a period of the 
world's history to be careless and negligent. . . . You must pray, 
believe, and obey. In your own strength you can do nothing; but in the 
grace of Jesus Christ, you can employ your powers in such a way as to 
bring the greatest good to your own soul, and the greatest blessing to 
the souls of others. Lay hold of Jesus, and you will diligently work 
the works of Christ, and will finally receive the eternal reward.  
SD118 

As your soul yearns after God, you will find more and still more 
of the unsearchable riches of His grace. As you contemplate these 
riches you will come into possession of them and will reveal the merits 
of the Saviour's sacrifice, the protection of His righteousness, 
the fullness of His wisdom, and His power to present you before the 
Father "without spot, and blameless." 2 Peter 3:14.  AA567 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo [old, but one of the best] 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: http://vimeo.com/31489782

Prayer Made Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: http://www.liftingupjesus.net/

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: http://www.bibleresearch.info/

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Last Day Prophecy: His Other Sheep by Pastor Gerald Babanezhad: 
https://vimeo.com/162267518