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What about our lives and words "hallows" the name of our Father? I believe our actions and reactions to the world around us is our witness for the Lord. I try to remember at all times that I am a witness for Christianity everyday in all cirucmstances because you never know who is watching. I try to be a good witness and to bring glory to God by the things I say and do, although I do fall short many times. What desecrates and besmirches it? The using the Lord's name in vain is the first thought that comes to mind. I also believe that not putting God first in my life also desecrates and besmirches Him. I have found myself trying to fix problems in my life and when all else fails then I pray. I think that also desecrates and besmirches God's name. How should we "hallow" the Father when we begin to pray? By remembering that He is the first and the last....the creator of all things...and then the awesome thought that He still loves me and wants the best for me.

Q1. (2 Peter 1:1) What does "received a faith as precious as ours" mean in this verse? How does our faith compare to St. Peter's faith? Is our faith equal to his? Why or why not? How do you explain the discrepancy? I agree that our faith is a gift that is given when we come to believe that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that God is in control. I realize I live in a comfortable place and my faith isn't tested as some others are, but my faith is tested daily. I don't think my faith has been tested as Peter's was and I am still learning this faith walk. I do believe that as I am faithful with my small faith challenges (although some of them seem pretty big for me), that God is the perfector of my faith and when the greater challenges come I can hold to my faith because I know God has helped me through the little things and that He will never leave me or forsake me. I've enjoyed reading all the answers..... God bless one and all.

Hi. My name is Phyllis and I'm from northern Missouri, USA. I have enjoyed previous Bible studies with Dr. Wilson and Joyful Heart, and I am looking forward to this study and meeting and making new friends. God bless one and all.