Increase in Attributes of the Divine

Student Choice Assignment
Unit One ChoiceOne
Divine Attributes

2 Peter 1: 1-4
To escape the corruption of the world and partake of divine nature, we need to live in the world but not be of the world. I am reminded of Elder Uchtdorf's talk this General Conference when he said that darkness exists, but we do not need to stay there.

2 Peter 1: 5-7
Doctrine and Covenants 4: 5-7
Faith: I could increase my faith by praying for missionary opportunities while going to school at BYU-Idaho. Just like in General Conference, I can paint missionary work on my heart.
Virtue: I could be more virtuous by being more aware of the words I speak. I can make an effort to speak words of kindness and cease to criticize or diminish others.
Knowledge: I could increase my knowledge in the gospel by seeking the spirit's guidance and direction during my daily scripture study so I can understand the words of the ancient prophets better.
Temperance: I could increase my temperance by treating my body as a temple. I can find balance with my mind, body, and spirit by keeping my activities, school, work, and family life in balance and moderation.
Patience: I could increase my patience by taking an extra second to breathe when I become frustrated. This will be especially important when I have children.
Godliness: I could increase my Godliness by becoming a better disciple of Jesus Christ. I can be more reverent, and I can attend the temple prepared to be taught by the sacred ordinances there.
Kindness: I could increase my kindness by making an extra effort to be friendly to those I don't know and to reach out to those I do know whom I haven't seen or spoken to in a while. I can increase kindness by being proactive about my relationships.
Charity: I could increase my charity by doing more work for the relief society I serve. As the head of the society in my ward, I need to be an example of charity by reaching out to the sisters who have just had babies or who have recently married, especially in the next few weeks as many get married in between semesters.

2 Peter 1: 8-12
Peter said he would not be negligent about keeping us in remembrance about the divine attributes, and he promised that those who developed these attributes will have their calling and election made sure that we may never fall.

John 17:3 & 3 Nephi 27:27
We come to know the Lord and we want to be more like Him, as He has commanded. As we learn more about the Savior, we seek to be more like Him. Thus, when we know more about Christ, we want to be more like Him and we seek out these divine attributes. These attributes are essential for us to attain because by achieving an increase in these things, we become more like Christ.

 2 Peter 1:10, Mosiah 26:20, & Doctrine and Covenants 132: 49
To have our calling and election made sure means the Lord will seal our exaltation for us and prepare a place for us in His kingdom. Peter exhorted us to make our calling and election sure.

2 Peter 1: 20-21
Peter taught that we understand scripture through the influence of the Holy Ghost. To ensure that I understand scripture correctly, I can pray before scripture study to invite the spirit to attend me as I study. Having the spirit with me during study helps me get the spiritual lift I need every day.