To our faith we are to add virtue. Virtue is moral excellence with energy and vigor. Gideon provides an example of overcoming our weaknesses, doubts, and fears so that we can be virtuous saints in His kingdom.

1. “
2 Peter 1:5
Look at Me,
And Do Likewise
”

2. And making a whip of cords, he drove
them all out of the temple, with the
sheep and oxen. And he poured out
the coins of the money-changers and
overturned their tables.
John 2:15

3. supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5

4. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5

5. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3

6. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3
“excellence”
Philippians 4:8

7. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3
“excellence”
Philippians 4:8
“moral excellence — that which is praiseworthy”
—Thayer

8. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3
“excellence”
Philippians 4:8
“energy in the exercise of their faith, translating
it into virorous action” —Vincent

9. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3
“excellence”
Philippians 4:8
“firmness or courage ... true virtue is not a tame
and passive thing” —Barnes

10. “excellencies”
1 Peter 2:9
supplement your faith with
v i r t u e
2 Peter 1:5
“excellence”
2 Peter 1:3
“excellence”
Philippians 4:8

11. How can I be virtuous?

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How did Gideon
demonstrate
VIRTUE?

22. “I CAN’T”

23. I’m too small.

24. “God only uses
the extraordinary.”

25. I’m too small.

26. I’m too small.
“For when I am weak,
then I am strong.”2 Corinthians 12:10

27. Is God really
with me?

28. Is God really
with me?
“I will never leave you
nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5

29. I’m afraid.

30. I’m afraid.
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear;What can man do to me?”Hebrews 13:6

31. “I CAN’T”
— Weakness
— Doubt
— Fear

32. TextWhen do I need
VIRTUE?

33. When do I need
VIRTUE?
“the righteous are bold as a lion”Proverbs 28:1

34. We implore you on
behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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37. Supplement Your Faith
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Look at Me and Do Likewise
2 Peter 1:5
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
8 March 2015
www.churchofchristmiranda.com
Synopsis: To our faith we are to add virtue. Virtue is moral excellence with energy and vigor. Gideon
provides an example of overcoming our weaknesses, doubts, and fears so that we can be virtuous
saints in His kingdom.
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