Gift of INFLUENCE

Question 1

Learn to recognize and treasure what is excellent
[identifying the best, and distinguishing moral differences], and that you may be pure and blameless
until the day of Christ
[actually living lives that lead others away from sin]—

Answer 1

Philippians 1:10

Question 2

Be all the more diligent
to make certain about His calling and choosing you
[be sure that your behavior reflects and confirms your relationship with God];
for by doing these things
[actively developing these virtues], you will never stumble
[in your spiritual growth and will live a life that leads others away from sin]

Answer 2

2 Peter 1:10

Question 3

not to urge their presence where they were unwelcome.

Answer 3

return not thou to them—