1. Eliminate pet sins (that's where the "kick the raccoon out" illustration came in) -- maybe there is a persistent sin that you ignore by telling yourself "that's just who I am" -- gossip, lust, temper -- stop coddling pet sins.
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 2 Peter 3:14
2. Mend at least one relationship. Love others in spite of themselves -- don't view relationships as disposable.
Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18
3. Build two relationships -- for the same purpose -- to become more Christ-like. The two relationships are to find a mentor and to find someone to mentor. [Sounds like discipleship.]
His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. 2 Peter 1: 3-4
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