Everyone is looking for THESE QUALITIES

using wood grain to remember "these qualities"...

Oak is the most common hardwood used to make things that bring Goodness

Walnut is common in libraries and other halls of Knowledge

Bamboo brings to mind the Self-Control of martial arts training

Teak is the wood chosen for its Perseverance in outdoor conditions

Ebony reminds of Godliness which is to reflect His glory (glory means weight, density or importance) Ebony will sink in water

Bloodwood speaks of the heart for others in Brotherly Kindness

Purpleheart is the medal of sacrificial Love for others

What is good?

Jesus Christ was greeted with the title, "good teacher". His reply to that person was, "Why do you call me good? Only God is good."

The list of "these qualities" is found in the last letter written by Peter the disciple of Jesus. Peter believed Jesus' claim for himself that he was God who came to mankind in the flesh and therefore that he alone is good.

"These Qualities" are specific aspects of God's Divine nature. Peter exhorted those who have come into a faith relationship with God through Jesus Christ are to practice "these qualities" by participating in God's divine nature. (II Peter 1:1, II Peter 1:4, II Peter 1:10)