But you, man of God, flee these things, and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.
The first two of these goals are general characteristics that represent one’s relationship with God. The second two are specific attitudes that animate the Christian life. The third two are specific actions that define correct ways of relating to a hostile world. Together they draw a silhouette of a "man [person] of God." The trio of faith, love, and perseverance also appears in Titus 2:2.