2 Peter 1:8-10

8For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor 1unfruitful in the true 2knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

9For he who lacks these qualities is 3blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his 4purification from his former sins.

10Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His 5calling and 6choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never 7stumble;