2 Peter 1:5-7 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;… I. The NATURE of self-mastery. II. The DIFFICULTIES of self-mastery. 1. Hereditary. 2. Surrounding. 3. Inherent. III. The ADVANTAGES of self-mastery. The evils from which it saves — physical, social, spiritual. IV. The MEANS of self-mastery. 1. Fellowship with other self-conquerors. 2. Communion with Jesus Christ. 3. Help from heaven. 4. Earnest, brave endeavours. (U. R. Thomas.) Parallel Verses KJV: And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; |