4. Through his glory and integrity he has given us his promises that are of the highest value. Through these promises you will share in the divine nature because you have escaped the corruption that sinful desires cause in the world.
5. Because of this, make every effort to add integrity to your faith; and to integrity add knowledge;
6. to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness;
7. to godliness add Christian affection; and to Christian affection add love.
8. If you have these qualities and they are increasing, it demonstrates that your knowledge about our Lord Jesus Christ is living and productive.