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What does the Bible say about making your calling and election sure?

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The Bible, specifically in 2 Peter 1:5-10, instructs believers to give diligence in confirming their calling and election through the evidence of faith and good works.

In 2 Peter 1:5-10, the Apostle Peter emphasizes the importance of making one's calling and election sure. He instructs believers to add virtues such as faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity to their faith. This process is not about achieving salvation through works but is about confirming the reality of one’s faith through the manifestation of these qualities. The presence of such qualities in a believer's life is evidence that God has truly transformed them, affirming their status as His elect. Therefore, believers are encouraged to examine themselves and see if these traits abound in their lives.
Scripture References: 2 Peter 1:5-10, 2 Peter 1:10, 2 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Timothy 4:7

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