Learn to know Jesus better and better. (2 Peter 1:2-8, TLB)
This is the true way to have everything we need and live a truly good life.
This is a result of what God does through His power and promises.
Work hard to be good. (Genesis 2:9, NKJV; Genesis 2:17, NKJV)
“Good” knowledge:
- What God wants us to know, believe, and heed.
“Evil” knowledge:
- What Satan wants us to know, believe, and heed.
Learn the difference between good knowledge and evil knowledge.
Self-control: (Genesis 5:22-23, NCV)
- A discipline that God grows through the Holy Spirit to help us choose to die to our flesh and live in Him.
- Strength under control.
- 10 Steps to Help Toward Self-control (handout)
Everyone has a next step and of them is to continue to know Jesus better and better and to learn to enjoy and love others.