2 Peter 1:4-6

4Through these things he has bestowed on us his precious and most magnificent promises, so that by means of what was promised you may become partakers of the divine nature, after escaping the worldly corruption that is produced by evil desire.

5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith excellence, to excellence, knowledge;

6to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to perseverance, godliness;