2 Peter 1:4-6

4Through these things He has given us His precious and magnificent promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, since you have escaped the corruption that evil desires have brought into the world.

5Now for this very reason, making every effort, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;

6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, patience; and to patience, godliness;