If you do these things, you will never fall.
—2 Peter 1:10
Here are two baskets of sevens that you should keep well-stocked in your spiritual pantry.
The wisdom that comes from heaven (James 3:17):
- Pure
- Peace-loving
- Considerate
- Submissive
- Full of mercy and good fruit
- Impartial
- Sincere
Characteristics built on the foundation of faith that will keep you from falling (2 Peter 1:5–7):
- Goodness
- Knowledge
- Self-control
- Perseverance
- Godliness
- Brotherly kindness
- Love
And here is one basket of seven that you should take to the dumpster.
Seven things that are detestable to God (Proverbs 6:17–19 TLB):
- Haughtiness
- Lying
- Murdering
- Plotting evil
- Eagerness to do wrong
- A false witness
- Sowing discord among brothers
Cultivate the good.
Eliminate the bad.