According to Peter, pt. 7 - A Faithful Follower

Everything we need, we have in Jesus. The perfecter of our faith can help us progress in our own faith, and we must follow trustworthy sources to get there.The first step to mature faith is understanding that equality exists between all believers.We can't just know of God; we must know God.We supplement this grace with tremendous effort.These qualities show our growth in the Lord, and we should be growing at all times.Goodness - Morality and righteousness.Knowledge - Of the Lord. Spiritual understanding, which comes from the Spirit and the Word.Self-Control - Preventing one's passions from becoming overwhelming.Perseverance - Withstanding those who scoff at and persecute us.Godliness - Reverence for the Lord.Brotherly Affection - A genuine care for others.Love - Desiring the highest good for others.As Christians, we have to be growing constantly, or we risk being unfruitful.Our task isn’t easy, so encourage one another every chance you get.2 Peter 1, 1 Peter 2:24