Eight Life-Shaping Priorities
There are eight times in the New Testament were we are told to “make every effort”. It turns out that these eight exhortations form a solid life plan for maximum impact and fulfillment.
They are wisdom.
I will show you the list in this post, and then take them one at a time in subsequent posts to help us consider how to put them in play.
Here are eight life-shaping priorities:
Do what leads to peace and mutual edification. (Romans 14:19)
2. Keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:3)
3. Add to your faith. (goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection and love) (2 Peter 1:5)
4. Enter through the narrow door. (Luke 13:24)
5. Enter God’s rest as an act of obedience. (Hebrews 4:11)
6. Live at peace with everyone and be holy. (Hebrews 12:14)
7. Confirm your calling and election. (2 Peter 1:10)
8. Be found spotless, blameless and at peace with God. (2 Peter 3:14)
Like the Ten Commandments, this list strikes me as a brilliantly wise and simple strategy for life. This sets us up for emotional peace, relational depth, vocational success, and vitality of soul.
More to come...