The apostle Peter listed seven traits that will enable followers of Jesus to live effective and productive lives:

 - Virtue

 - Knowledge

 - Self-control

 - Perseverance

 - Godliness

 - Brotherly kindness

 - Love

He lists them as a journey from a barren life to a life of love and fruitfulness. We would do well to journey through these steps!

2 Peter 1:5-13, Ephesians 2:10, James 1:22, Matthew 22:37-40