6. How may one grow in grace?
“Giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; ... knowledge; [pg 598] ... temperance; ... patience; ... godliness; ... brotherly kindness; ... charity.” 2 Peter 1:5-8.
7. Why does Christ desire this growth in His followers?
“That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Eph. 5:27.
8. What will cause the Christian to grow?
“As new-born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.” 1 Peter 2:2.
9. In order to grow by the word of God, what must one do?
“Thy words were found, and I did eat them.” Jer. 15:16. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart.” Ps. 119:11. See Col. 3:16.
10. What does God's word then become to the believer?
“Thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart.” Jer. 15:16, last part.