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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.
 
'''Perseverance''' is the quality of continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure.
  

Revision as of 05:48, December 28, 2025

Conversion of St. Paul on the Road to Damascus (Painting by Hans Speckaert).

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

Related concept: Persistence as a psychological concept

See also: Persistence

Persistence is defined as "voluntary continuation of a goal-directed action in spite of obstacles, difficulties, or discouragement" (Peterson and Seligman, 2004, p. 229).[1]

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