Do days often leave you feeling useless or unproductive? Does life seem to lack purpose or results? Do you long to participate in more divine and less corrupt things?

Is it possible to live a productive life that leads to the result Christ desires? This little formula tucked in the first chapter of 2nd Peter provides insight into how to do just that.

Faith + Goodness + Knowledge + Self-Control + Perseverance + Godliness + Kindness + Love = Effective & Efficient Living!

In analysis, it is critical to understand each element in a formula to accurately interpret the result; however, we need to have a clear picture of the desired result or purpose. What is the desired result of His divine power, glory, and goodness in our lives?