Through Christ, he has given us the greatest and most precious promises, so that by these things you may become sharers in the Divine Nature, fleeing from the corruption of that desire which is in the world. (2P 1:4)
διʼ ὧν τὰ τίμια καὶ μέγιστα ἡμῖν ἐπαγγέλματα δεδώρηται, ἵνα διὰ τούτων γένησθε θείας κοινωνοὶ φύσεως ἀποφυγόντες τῆς ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ ἐν ἐπιθυμίᾳ φθορᾶς.
per quem maxima, et pretiosa nobis promissa donavit: ut per hæc efficiamini divinæ consortes naturæ: fugientes eius, quæ in mundo est, concupiscentiæ corruptionem.
The promise is indeed great because it is about participation in God’s life. It’s hard to imagine. We already carry this inestimable treasure within us. This treasure was initiated in us by the power of the sacrament of Baptism. Our Divine origin is evidenced by the inner light of the knowledge of cognizance, goodness, and purpose. Above all, it is confirmed by the ability to love. Saint Peter showed us the path from faith to love. He showed us the seven steps of growth: virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, piety, brotherly friendship, and love. This is participation in the Divine nature ϕύσις [physis]. From what step do I look down and up?
