2 Peter 1:5-11

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.

9But concerning the one who lacks such things – he is blind. That is to say, he is nearsighted, since he has forgotten about the cleansing of his past sins.

10Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.

11For thus an entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be richly provided for you.