Giving all Diligence 2 PETER 1 5 Giving

“Giving all Diligence” - 2 PETER 1: 5

“Giving all Diligence” q. We are going to examine what the biblical word for diligence means, see how it is used in various contexts of Scripture, and seek to encourage application of these principles to our lives. q. We will also see how the various principles were activated in the life of Moses.

2 Peter 1: 5 -7 But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. (NKJV)

Diligence: “ 1) haste, with haste 2) earnestness 2 a) earnestness in accomplishing, promoting, or striving after anything 2 b) to give all diligence, interest one’s self most earnestly. ” - Thayer’s Greek Definitions

Principle in Action q. There are numerous ways for which the term diligence is used in NT Scripture: ØThe original word is used 14 times in the KJV, but is sometimes translated diligence, whereas on other occasions it may be translated care, haste, business, carefulness, earnest, and/or forwardness. q. Considering its usage in Scripture, we can learn valuable principles that can aid us tremendously.

Principle in Action q. Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or ministry, let us use it in our ministering; he who teaches, in teaching; 8 he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12: 6 -8 (NKJV) ØCf. Lev. 8; Lk. 1: 39; Exod. 2 -4

Principle in Action q. Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. 10 Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; 11 not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 12 rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer; 13 distributing to the needs of the saints, given to hospitality. Romans 12: 9 -13 (NKJV) ØCf. KJV; ESV; Exod. 40: 16, 33; 2 Pet. 1: 5, 10

Principle in Action q. So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well. 7 But as you abound in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us-see that you abound in this grace also. 8 I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others. 2 Cor 8: 6 -8 (NKJV) ØCf. Heb. 11: 23 -29

Principle in Action q. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, 12 that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Heb 6: 11 -12 (NKJV) Ø Cf. Heb. 5: 12 -6: 12; Exod. 40: 16, 33: 2 Pet. 1: 5, 10

Principle in Action q. Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 1: 3 (NKJV) ØCf. 2 Cor. 7: 12, 8: 16; Exod. 32: 7 -14, 31 -32; 34: 8 -9

Principle in Action q For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 11 For observe this very thing, that you sorrowed in a godly manner: What diligence it produced in you, what clearing of yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what vehement desire, what zeal, what vindication! In all things you proved yourselves to be clear in this matter. 2 Cor 7: 10 -11 (NKJV) ØCf. Num. 20: 9 -12, 27: 12; Duet. 1 -34; Lk. 9: 28 -36

Conclusion q. We examined what the biblical word for diligence means, saw how it is used in various contexts of Scripture, and sought to encourage application of these principles to our lives. q. We also examined how the various principles were activated in the life of Moses. ØACTIVATE YOUR FAITH, GIVING ALL DILIGENCE!

Mark 16: 15 -16 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. (NKJV) 15