How not to stumble

Jesus has given us everything we need in abundance for life and godliness. For those who have been called He has given us the faith to believe. Peter reminds us to add to that faith by being diligent in moral excellence. Then in that moral excellence add knowledge. In that knowledge add self control, and in your self control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness add brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness add love. If these qualities are ours and are increasing by our diligent obedience to Jesus we will never be useless or unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. So be diligent to make certain of His calling and choosing you, because as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble. Never.... Amen.