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| − | Commitment, in context of [[virtue]]. is caring deeply about a person, a goal or a belief. Once we discern a direction, we go for it wholeheartedly. We don’t hold back, second-guess our decision or hesitate to act on it fully." | + | [[Image:Bride and groom signing the book.jpg|right|275px|thumbnail|Successful marriages are built on a strong commitment to one's marriage. ]] |
| + | '''Commitment''', in context of [[virtue]]. is caring deeply about a person, a [[goal setting|goal]] or a [[belief]]. Once we discern a direction, we go for it wholeheartedly. We don’t hold back, second-guess our decision or hesitate to act on it fully."<ref>[https://stthomassource.com/content/2021/09/05/virtue-of-the-week-commitment-4/ Virtue of the Week: Commitment]</ref> | ||
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| + | == Bible verses related to commitment == | ||
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| + | === Bible verses related to having a strong commitment === | ||
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| + | "Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." - [[Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NASB) | ||
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| + | "Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them - though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me." - Apostle Paul, the hardest working apostle of Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 15: 8-10 (NRSV) | ||
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| + | [[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|center|500px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24-27]] | ||
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| + | === Bible verses related to half-hearted commitment === | ||
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| + | “I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth." - Revelation 3:15-16 | ||
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| + | "But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first." - Revelation 2:4 (NRSV) - Bible verse about the Church at [[Ephesus]] | ||
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| + | "But ask in [[faith]], never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.' - James 1:6-8 (NRSV) | ||
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| + | == See also == | ||
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| + | *[[Love]] | ||
| + | *[[Grit (personality trait)]] | ||
| + | *[[Persistence]] | ||
| + | *[[Courage]] | ||
| + | *[[Self-control]] | ||
| + | *[[Mental toughness]] | ||
| + | *[[Psychological resilience]] | ||
| + | *[[Marriage]] | ||
| + | *[[Commitment device]] (Psychology) | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[https://psychologyfanatic.com/psychological-commitment/ Unlocking Success: The Power of Psychological Commitment] | ||
| + | *[https://www.peoplebuilders.com.au/blog/commitment#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20strong%20indicator,even%20outside%20their%20comfort%20zones. The Value of Commitment and Committed People] | ||
| + | *[https://justbetweenus.org/christian-relationship-advice/faith-and-family/the-virtue-of-commitment/ The Virtue of Commitment] | ||
| + | *[https://www.presenting-yourself.com/commitment-is-a-virtue-and-a-necessity-in-building-your-personal-brand/#:~:text=Honoring%20Commitments,follow%20through%20on%20past%20commitments. Commitment is a Virtue and a Necessity in Building Your Personal Brand] (Business) | ||
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| + | Videos: | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLxoh_FIGc&list=PLbjmSS6LZDGro3NZqNasuyV9Oqso11twg Commitment as a virtue], Video playlist | ||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGq6wkgN48I4t6KnBd1ZAwoF Commitment sermons], video playlist | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | {{Reflist}} | ||
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| + | [[Category: Virtue]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:40, April 10, 2025
Commitment, in context of virtue. is caring deeply about a person, a goal or a belief. Once we discern a direction, we go for it wholeheartedly. We don’t hold back, second-guess our decision or hesitate to act on it fully."[1]
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win. Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. Therefore I run in such a way, as not without aim; I box in such a way, as not beating the air; but I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." - Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (NASB)
"Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them - though it was not I but the grace of God that is with me." - Apostle Paul, the hardest working apostle of Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 15: 8-10 (NRSV)
“I know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth." - Revelation 3:15-16
"But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first." - Revelation 2:4 (NRSV) - Bible verse about the Church at Ephesus
"But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For the doubter, being double-minded and unstable in every way, must not expect to receive anything from the Lord.' - James 1:6-8 (NRSV)
See also
External links
- Unlocking Success: The Power of Psychological Commitment
- The Value of Commitment and Committed People
- The Virtue of Commitment
- Commitment is a Virtue and a Necessity in Building Your Personal Brand (Business)
Videos:
- Commitment as a virtue, Video playlist
- Commitment sermons, video playlist