2 Peter 1:4-8

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;

7to godliness, brotherly affection; to brotherly affection, unselfish love.

8For if these things are really yours and are continually increasing, they will keep you from becoming ineffective and unproductive in your pursuit of knowing our Lord Jesus Christ more intimately.