VIRTUE -- A Cluster of Many Noble Things

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"His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue." (2 Peter 1:3).

VIRTUE, in a word, is the character of Jesus Christ. It is the power of moral excellence which produces character so great, and conduct so becoming -- that the world is never the same for having seen and experienced it.

We were called to Jesus by His glory and virtue -- not just to behold and adore it; but to share in it. To become ourselves an extension of it in our sphere of influence. "The works that I do, you shall do," Jesus said, "and even greater works than these shall you do, for I go to My Father."

Imagine the impact upon this planet when the one Jesus of Nazareth becomes increasingly multiplied over and over in the millions of His followers all around the world. Why, a wave of virtue would sweep this globe in such measure that the glory of the Lord would cover the earth as waters cover the sea.

VIRTUE in not one thing; it is a cluster of many noble things. It is humility in victory; no gloating or taunting in the defeat of an opponent. It is silence in suffering; no whimpering or whining to others over the unfairness of our trials. It is generosity in wealth; no hoarding of great riches in excess of reason, while others suffer great excess of want.

Virtue is kindness in power; no cruelty and indifference to those who look to you for leadership. It is decisiveness in crisis; no waffling, or shifting, nor shirking of responsibilities. It is courage in battle; no cowering in fear while others take the hit.

Virtue is grace in greatness. May you in all things at all times be known as a virtuous person.

Jesus said, "Be careful what you are hearing. The measure of thought and study you give to the truth you hear will be the measure of virtue and knowledge that comes back to you--and more besides will be given to you who hear." (Mark 4:24, Amplified Bible)
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