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Following Jesus produces a fruitful life. Peter’s journey of discipleship produced profound changes in his character and conduct.

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Peter stresses that leadership should be pursued not by compulsion but by God’s call. Leaders must act not for selfish gain but as eager givers.

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Peter’s experience led him to the conviction that following Jesus means being self-controlled and sober-minded. We are called to keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

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Peter’s experience over many decades led him to the conviction that we should be “prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect”

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In his unswerving dedication to God, Jesus’ suffering defeats evil and becomes the source of salvation for all who believe. Peter experienced these very same dynamics in his own life of following of Jesus.

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Peter describes those who come to Christ share the life of Christ. Peter, whom Jesus named the Rock, describes Christ as a chosen and precious stone. In him, we are built into a spiritual house for God and offer our lives in priestly service to our Redeemer and King.

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What shapes our vision for growth? How do we recognize maturity? Peter likens maturity in faith to becoming obedient children.

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Peter, we need the strong encouragement of God’s blessing in our lives. When we know that we are born again to a living hope, we are not easily discouraged.

“Fire-tested faithful”