I recently attended a three-day symposium presented by the Steven Covey organization. Covey became an international celebrity with the publication of his book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People in 1990. 7 Habits has sold over 25 million copies and been translated into 25 languages.
The guest speaker at the symposium used a tree to illustrate the difference between a person's personality and character. Personality is what the public sees. Personality adapts to the situation and social group. Personality changes over time. However a person's character speaks to their core values. Character is very difficult to change Character is determines our life choices.
In today's verse, Peter makes a bold statement. We become "partakers of the divine nature". When we accept Christ as our savior, we don't just get a new rule book or a revised list of do's and don'ts, but we enter into a character changing relationship. We are joined with the roots of Jesus Christ.
"The divine nature". Not habits. Not behaviors. Not personality. But the very nature of God. Take a minute and think that through. The "divine nature". Our root system changes. What a glorious transformation! A wonderful change. Change at the core of who we are.
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