Staying with a task despite difficulties or no matter how long it takes. (persistence) (Fail, giving up easily.)
Study: ‘Only enduring connection produces the fruit.’ John 15:4
., 1 Chron. 16:11., Hos. 12:6., Matt. 24:13., Heb. 12:1.17 ENTHUSIASM
With eagerness, zeal, approval and keen involvement. (Uninterested, indifferent, listless.)
Study: ‘Epaphras – zeal’ Col. 4:12-13
. Ps. 42:1., 96:2., 119:139., Dan. 12:3., 1 Cor. 14:12.18 EXCELLENCE
To do better then others. First class. (Bad, faulty, poor, second-class.)
Study: ‘Daniel excellent spirit’ Dan. 5:12
., 6:3., Gen. 1:31., Eccl. 3:11., 1 Cor. 12:31.19 FAITHFULNESS
Loyalty (check with No 42) True and accurate to the original. Being loyal to. (Disloyal, unreliable, not truthful.)
Study: Jesus requires faithfulness unto death. Rev. 2:10
., Ps. 31:23., 89:33., Prov. 28:20., Luke 16:10., Rom. 2:10., 1 Cor. 3: 18-23.20 FEAR OF THE LORD
Respect for who God is and what he requires from us. Awe and reverence. (Gross disrespect, insubordination.)
Study: Job 28:28
., Deut. 4:10., 5:29., Josh. 24:14., Prov. 14:26.21 FLEXIBILITY
Adaptable. A shift in position to maintain balance. (Inflexible, rigid, sluggish.)
Study: ‘Peter’s attitude to change.’ Acts 10., James 3:10-18
., Jer. 17:7-10., Heb. 12:11.22 FORGIVENESS
A merciful pardon that sets me free from the consequences of my guilt. (Convict, penalize, punish.)
Study: ‘Stephen’ Acts 7:60
. Prov. 19:11., 25:21., Matt. 6:14-15., Col. 3:13.23 FRIENDLINESS (Friendship)
United with mutual affection and esteem, sociable, neighbourly. (Hostile, unfriendly, unapproachable.)
Study: ‘Cost of friendship’ John 15:13
., Ps.119:63.,Prov. 17:17., 1 John 3:16., Rom.15:7., 2 Tim. 2:15.