If these things be in you and abound...

2Peter 1:5-7

1)Faith- the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen

2)Virtue- voluntarily obedience to truth

3)Temperance- habitual moderation in regards to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions

4)Patience- the act of waiting long for justice or expected good without discontent

5)Godliness- a careful observance of the laws of God proceeding from love and reverence for divine character and commands

6)Brotherly kindness- act of goodwill and benevolence which delights in contributing to the happiness of others

7)Charity- a general sense of love, benevolence, goodwill. Disposition of heart which inclines men to think favorably of their fellowmen and do them good

2 Peter 1:8 "For if these things be in you and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Thank you Travis. This is very helpful to me.

Where did you get these definitions from?Are they yours? They are great...thank you!

They were in an old notebook of mine without references. I'm sure they were not original with me.