[[File:Hans Speckaert - Conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus.jpg|thumbnail|500px|right|Conversion of [[Saint Paul|St. Paul]] on the Road to Damascus (Painting by Hans Speckaert).
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The Apostle Paul wrote that that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces [[character]], and that character produces [[hope]] (Romans 5:3-5). ]]
'''Perseverance''' is the quality of continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
== Perseverence as a Christian virtue ==
''See also:'' [[Virtue]]
*[https://www.english.op.org/godzdogz/the-life-of-virtue-perseverance/ The Life of Virtue – Perseverance], Dominincan Friars, England, Wales and Scotland
*[https://www.reporter-times.com/story/news/2020/05/01/perseverance-is-a-virtue/43864741/ Perseverance is a virtue], Reporter Times
*[https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/perseverance Perseverance], Institute of Character
*[https://theconsciousleap.com/is-persistence-truly-the-key-to-success/#:~:text=Persistence%20is%20a%20virtue,of%20what%20they%20succeed%20at. is persistence truly the key to success?]
*[https://www.streetdirectory.com/etoday/-eleuop.html Perseverance - A Virtue]
*[https://www.highermind.com/blog/perseverance/ The Virtue of Perseverance]
*[https://catholicmoraltheology.com/the-virtue-of-persistence-29th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ THE VIRTUE OF PERSISTENCE- 29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME]
== Related concept: Persistence as a psychological concept ==
''See also:'' [[Persistence]]
[[Persistence]] is defined as "voluntary continuation of a [[Goal setting|goal]]-directed action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement" (Peterson and Seligman, 2004, p. 229).<ref>[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.</ref>
Articles:
*[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/newsletters/authentichappinesscoaching/persistence Persistence Defined] by Ben Dean Ph.D
*[http://www.drpaulwong.com/the-positive-psychology-of-persistence-and-flexibility/ The Positive Psychology of Persistence and Flexibility], Dr. Paul Wong
*[https://positivepsychology.com/perseverance/ Perseverance in Psychology: Meaning, Importance & Books] by Anna Katharina Schaffner, Ph.D.
== Books ==
* ''[[Unstoppable Brain: The New Neuroscience that Frees Us from Failure, Eases Our Stress, and Creates Lasting Change]]'' by Kyra Bobinet. Forbes Books. April 30, 2024
*''[[Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable]]'' by Tim S. Grover. Scribner; 45737th edition (April 16, 2013)
* ''[[From Stuck to Unstoppable: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Fear and Taking Action]]'' by Matilda Harlow. ASIN: B0G3BBST9F. November 21, 2025
* ''[[Unstoppable: The Young Athlete’s Guide to Rock Solid Mental Strength]]'' by Thomas Bourne. ASIN: B0BBJLPWQW. August 23, 2022
*''[[Unstoppable Mindset: How to Use What You Have to Get What You Want]]'' by Alden Mills. Matt Holt Books. April 23, 2024
*''[[Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do]]'' by Dave Anderson. Wiley. September 25, 2017
*''[[Unstoppable: Motivation Secrets You Need to Develop Courage, Confidence and A Positive Mental Attitude]]'' by Brian Tracy. G & D Media. March 13, 2023
*''Unstoppable: The Incredible Power of Faith in Action'' by Nick Vujicic. WaterBrook. October 2, 2012
*''Positively Unstoppable: The Art of Owning It'' by Diamond Dallas Page. Rodale Books. January 15, 2019.
*''Unstoppable: 45 Powerful Stories of Perseverance and Triumph from People Just Like You'' by Cynthia Kersey. Sourcebooks. Publication date: June 1, 1998
* ''The Fight to Find Yourself: Moving from Uncertain to Unstoppable'' by Joel Tudman. FaithWords. November 4, 2025
*''[[Unstoppable Teams]]: The Four Essential Actions of High-Performance Leadership – A Proven Navy SEAL Guide to Care-Based Management'' by Alden Mills. Harper Business. March 26, 2019
==See also==
* [[Grit (personality trait)]]
* [[Commitment as a virtue]]
* [[Forgiveness]]
* [[Art]]
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