JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is Knowledge.

Second Peter chapter 1 encourages us to add certain qualities to our faith, not because it adds to our salvation, but because it makes our faith more effective and productive.

Knowledge is a lot like zeal. If it is not grounded in God’s love, it can be harmful. First Corinthians 8:1 tells us that knowledge puffs up while love builds up.

When guided by love, knowledge equips us to instruct others in the faith. Romans 15:14 says: “I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with knowledge and competent to instruct one another.”

Knowing Jesus is the key to staying planted in His love and growing in the knowledge of His truth.

Knowledge of God is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com