Only two more installments in our series, Being Useful, after this one. In this seventh part, we are reaching a point that the qualities on Peter’s list are both the next natural addition as well as the result of the previous additions. What does it look like when we pursue faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, and endurance on a consistent, intentional basis? We begin to fulfill the duty we owe to God. A duty to God? For what? Keep reading to find out more.
Return the Favor
Just out of curiosity this morning, how many of you have both been called and actually served for jury duty? Thank you for that. We don’t often thank jurors, but they contribute a vitally important service to our nation’s judicial system. As much of a headache as this particular service is seen to be—much more of a burden than a blessing—it has kept our court system its distinction as one of the best and fairest in the world for the accused for almost 250 years. That’s not a small thing.
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The Nexus 