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