election firm. Each of us is called and chosen by God: our part is to confirm this call by embracing a way of life that corresponds to it. Once again Peter urges us to energetic activity in response to the †grace of God. He will use the verb “to be eager” (sometimes translated, “to make every effort”) twice more to call for zealous action (1:15; 3:14). Using different terms, Paul makes a similar point: “So then, my beloved, obedient as you have always been …, work out your salvation with fear and