“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” - 2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)
Think for a moment about the amazing power that true knowledge brings to us. All the power available, from God, to live and be godly comes through our knowledge of Him. With the promise in our verse for today, comes the promise of this knowledge of God who called us. We have access to God’s glory and God’s excellence through this knowledge. We have also been given His promises that have the power to make us deserving of sharing a portion of His divine nature. By these promises and not by any works, we are ever able to do or bring, we are set free to escape the corruption and sinful desires that bind us to this world’s depraved system. As partakers of His divine nature we enjoy His divine power as if it is ours. Life and godliness are what is at stake. Knowing does not guarantee godliness but it seems that ignorance guarantees ungodliness. Peter says, the divine power that leads to godliness is given through the knowledge of God. We should put a premium on instruction of doctrine in the Scriptures!
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