Holly Springs Bible Fellowship Podcasts Pastor Jim Thomas

2 Peter 01:3-5a—Diligence—Peter explains that Christian growth requires effort. We have to be diligent if we intend to grow. How much effort are you putting into your growth? Real Christian growth does not happen without diligence.

1 Peter 02:23-25 – The Christian life is all about life and death: death to self and life to God. We do not focus on the world around us but on God using us. An attitude of revenge is not the way of Christ and should not be a part of how we live our lives.

1 Peter 02:18-22 – Peter reminds people that life will not be fair, but life is not about them or their “rights.” Life is about serving God faithfully regardless of our circumstances. Most of the time that will involve being mistreated. God calls us to represent Him and not us. Submitting our lives to God’s hand is not optional for the believer but rather a way of life.

Mothers Day 2024 - Proverbs 31 1-10 = Lemuel’s mom offers some great real world advice to her son. She reminds him to develop a servant’s heart. She challenges him to set healthy boundaries and to have a compassionate heart to the less fortunate. These 3 characteristics are foundational to raising the next generation.

Jimmy Cockburn - Peter reminds us that cleverness will never get you as far as submission.

1 Peter 02:9-12 – We belong to God; therefore, He can do whatever He wants with our lives. He wants to use us as a light in a very dark world. We have to stay away from things that hurt our souls. Our lives should reflect God in such a way that it is beautiful and appealing to people who live in a dark, messed up world.