We Share In The Divine Nature

"... may grace and peace abound in you, through the knowledge of GOD and of JESUS, our LORD.

HIS divine power has given us everything we need for life and piety.  First, the knowledge of the One who called us through HIS own glory and Might, by which we were given the most extraordinary and precious promises.  Through THEM, you share in the divine nature, after repelling the corruption and evil desires of this world.

So, strive with the greatest determination, and increase your faith, with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with moderation, moderation with constancy, constancy with piety, piety with mutual affection, mutual affection with charity." - 2 Peter 1:2-7 

(Christians tempted to become complacent are told two things:

- GOD's call is such a great favor that we cannot really understand it;

- it is not enough to have been called to believe: we must confirm this election by a truly holy life that prepares us to enter heaven.

You share in the divine nature.  This paragraph, with the text of St. John, is the strongest expression of what we are and what we shall be.  We have not merely been called to a good way of life that will be rewarded, to love a GOD who will be grateful to us.  JESUS has come to reveal who we are: HIS brothers and sisters, members of a unique humanity that is to become part of the eternal mystery of GOD.  HE was made human so that we become all that GOD is, nothing less.)

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