Precious Faith

The characteristics of a precious in His sight, diligent, fruitful faith:

Moral virtue
An ever growing experiential knowledge that His precious and magnificent promises are true in one's daily walk
Self-control--a daily denying of one's "I wants"
Perseverance--a daily obedience in all things
Godliness--a reverential fear of Him that controls all of my decisions
Brotherly kindness--a tender-hearted eagerness to forgive all things
Love.

Any other "faith" is a short-sighted blindness to the truth that while I was yet a sinner, Christ died for me. It is an arrogant denial of how wonderful is His lavish grace on every step of my journey day by day.

"I need Thee, O I need Thee; every hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee!"