2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. I. WHAT IS IT TO GROW IN GRACE. 1. The Christian should be ambitious to increase in the number of his graces. 2. We should grow in the measure of our graces. 3. We should grow in the use of our graces. II. WHY GROWTH IN GRACE SHOULD BE SOUGHT. 1. Because God has afforded a variety of helps to promote it. 2. As we are otherwise in continual danger of losing what we have already obtained. 3. Our advancement in glory will be in proportion to our present improvement in grace. III. HOW GROWTH IN GRACE IS TO BE ATTAINED. 1. Ascertain that the good work is really begun. 2. Cherish a lively sense of your imperfections. 3. Carefully avoid whatever would hinder your growing in grace. 4. As you must be diligent in the use of the means of grace, so you must take care not to place any confidence in them. (S. Lavington.) Parallel Verses KJV: But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. |
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