God increase my perseverance or steadfastness and Godliness!
English: Resurrection of Christ (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) “… And in your self–control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness.” 2 PETER 1:6 Godly perseverance is a sure evidence of true salvation.The mature Christian does not give up. His Christianity is like the steady burning of a star rather than the ephemeral brilliance (and speedy eclipse) of a meteor. The Greek word translated “perseverance” in the verse (hupomone) refers to consistent endurance in righteousness and faithfulness in resisting temptation. The precise meaning for hupomone is hard to pinpoint. There is no exact English equivalent, and it’s not common in classical Greek; but the Bible often uses it in reference to the toils and troubles that are unwelcome in life and produce inconvenience and harm. This word even includes the idea of death, as in the Jewish writings in which hupomone speaks of spiritual stamina that empowers people to die for their faith in God . Despite its scriptural asso