objective knowledge without results, but applying and practicing the principles of holiness in the power of the Holy Spirit will cause growth in these graces. Describe, in practical terms, the opposite of “barren” (“useless”)8 and “unfruitful.” (1:8) Provide the opposite inferred from Peter’s list of negatives. Then, describe each practical benefit from spiritual growth. (1:9, 10) Negative Opposite Applied Meaning Spiritually shortsighted Spiritually blind Forgetful of cleansing and new birth