Key Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10; Daniel 6:3-4 3 Keys to Living a Life of Excellence - Strive to Live Holy 1 Peter 1:15-16: "God is Holy, so be holy in all you do." Living a holy life means rejecting sin and seeing it as the enemy. Holiness is not restrictive but liberating, leading to peace and rewards, while sin brings regret and destruction. - Stay Hungry Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." A life of excellence requires a deep hunger for God. Avoid distractions and spiritual junk food that dull your appetite. Consistently pursue God through His Word, prayer, and community, and reject complacency. Always press forward toward greatness. - Remain Humble James 4:6: "God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble." True excellence comes from recognizing our dependence on God. Humility invites God's grace, acknowledges His role in our success, and keeps us teachable. Our talents and purpose are all for His kingdom.