Figure skaters go for artistic interpretation, steady triple and quad jumps. 2 Peter sets the bar for us. And the comes the list. Note that it begins with the faith. This passage is directed to believers.
Faith is assumed.
Faith in Jesus makes you a Christian. It is a word that conveys the idea of moral energy. Sort of like muscle tone. Goodness is that soul quality which allows us to respond when God speaks, to be obedient at a moment. Lord, I am ready.