2. Don’t put the cart before the horse! It is not … “make every effort so that God will work in you“ It is … ‘for this very reason (what God has done for you) make every effort’ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith …..’ ‘ For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith …..’ 2 Peter 1:5

3. ‘Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him’ Philippians 2:12-13

4. Add to your faith goodness (moral virtue), knowledge, self-control, perseverance/patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Add to your faith goodness (moral virtue), knowledge, self-control, perseverance/patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. 1 Peter 1v5–7

5. Making Your Calling Sure Making Your Calling Sure - 2 Peter 1:5-10 Swim – don’t drift! The dangers of drifting: – The way back is hard! – May indicate that you’re not saved