Diligence

Diligence is the word of focus for this study. Diligence is translated as meaning to make an earnest effort with 

speed or haste. When our Father uses this word, He wants us to get with the program.

Ephesians 4:1-9

4:1-2 vocation G2821; calling. Lowliness G 5012; meekness, humbleness. To be a Christian takes action and dedication on our part. We must be humble and patient with one another.

4:3 endeavoring is our word diligence. We must earnestly keep the oneness of the Holy Spirit by focusing on the Word of God and not traditions of men.

4:4-5 all is from the Lord; don’t accept imitations!

4:6-7 (compare: Romans 12:3). Not every member of the body of Christ has the same duty or gift. We were given our gifts according to our responsibilities in the body of Christ.

4:8-9 (compare: Psalms 68:18). Soon after Christ was crucified, He went to those spirits who did not have the chance to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior (compare: 1 Peter 3:18-19). God is a very fair God!

2 Peter 1:3-14

1:3 all good things are given by God. If you ever need His power in your life just ask.

1:4 know the promise He has for you! There is so much hurt and heartache in the world today; it is good to have a solid foundation to stand on. God wants us to remind Him of the promises He has for us (compare: Isaiah 43:26).

1:5 the beginning of all knowledge is to reverence God; yet fools despise wisdom (compare: Proverbs 1:7). Gain as much knowledge as you can.

1:6 the knowledge gained from the Word of God gives you the qualities to be a victorious Christian. Temperance is self-control; you cannot be diligent without the ability to control your emotions.  

1:7-9 having the wisdom of God in you will bring these qualities out. If you find yourself lacking wisdom in the Word you are reading; just ask our Father who gives to all men liberally (James 1:5).

1:10-11 if you diligently sever God and do the things mentioned your calling will become evident. You will also gain entrance into heaven for the eternity.

1:12 we must be diligent and remind ourselves of how to act and the things we are to do. It is very easy to get off track and forget the things and qualities that make us good Christians.

1:13-14 meet G 1342; right. In life and death Peter sought to remind people of the proper things to do.

2 Peter 3:11-18

3:11-12 the elements are the evil things of this world. God is a consuming fire (compare: Hebrews 12:29); it warms the hearts of His own and will convict those who are evil. Be diligent and have no fear! God keeps His own safe and nothing shall hurt you.

3:13 righteousness is what is right. There will not be any bad or things to offend during this time.

3:14 don’t be found doing the wrong things. Stay diligent in seeking truth and put forth the effort to overcome.

3:15-16 we must not be as those who are unstable in the word of God! Be diligent in your studies and if you need clarification as God!

3:17-18 let your guard down and Satan will sneak in and try to destroy you. We must stay diligent in our service and worship of God.

Hebrews 4:1-11

4:1 you can partake of that peace and rest today by coming under that mighty hand of protection offered by God.

4:2 many people hear the Word of God but lack the faith to follow it through or allow it to work in their lives. The people Moses led out of Israel heard the Word of God yet it profited them not. They refused to obey the instruction given and they perished.

4:3-4 Sabbath equals rest. Christ became our Passover (compare: 1 Cor 5:6-7) which is the highest Sabbath of the year. He became our rest if you believe on Him. We don’t worship a day of the week necessarily, rather we worship Jesus Christ.

4:5-6 the generation that came out of Egypt witnessed many miracles and signs of wonder; yet they still would not obey and believe God.

4:7 don’t wait, for tomorrow may never come! Obey His voice the moment you hear it.

4:8 the day is when Jesus became our rest.

4:9 don’t limit God to a day of the week. We can enter into His rest every day!

4:10 ceased G 2664; rest.

4:11 we must diligently seek to enter into that rest. Do it with haste so we don’t become as those who did not believe and perished away from God.