“And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best…”

“I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being… that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power…

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”

“Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness.”