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The (KASH) KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS and HABITS needed to persevere
The (KASH) KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS and HABITS needed to persevere
Knowledge
English word perseverance and the biblical word perseverance are very similar in meaning. Webster's Dictionary defines it this way: "To persist in a state, enterprise or undertaking in spite of counter influence, opposition or discouragement."
From the definition we can see that perseverance involves more than persistence.
ATTITUDE
A person perseveres when they stick to something in spite of opposition or counter influences.
I once heard the following statement: "You don't determine a person's greatness by what they do or have done, but by what it takes to stop them." This saying should inspire us to persevere.
Do we want to be remembered as someone who quit over this or that small matter? We persevere when we keep picking up one foot and putting it down in front of the other one. We must keep moving forward despite difficulties.
Now, let us look at perseverance as a personal trait. Just what is a "trait?" It is a distinguishing quality or personal characteristic.
Do you possess perseverance?
SKILLS
The Apostle Peter said we should "Make every effort to add to our faith goodness, and to goodness, knowledge, and to knowledge, self control, and to self control, perseverance …" (2 Peter 1:5-6) Remember that the apostle went on to say (v. 8) that we should not only have these qualities but possess them "in increasing measure" so we can be "effective" and "productive" Christians.
Well how do I develop perseverance?
HABITS
I'm glad you asked. I have some good and bad news.
The Bible tells us how we can grow in this virtue but you are probably not going to like what the Scriptures says:
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
(James 1:2-4) "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."
(James 1:12) "As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.
The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." (James 5:11) The Apostle Paul tells us something very similar in the Book of Romans (see 5: 2-4). The point made by these Biblical texts are proven in life. We experience the most personal growth during difficult and hard times. No one ever grew when they were on "easy street."
Why do You need to implement The (KASH) KNOWLEDGE ATTITUDE SKILLS and HABITS needed to persevere?
Because we need perseverance in life!
I once noticed a motivational poster in the guidance counselor's office.
It stated, "perseverance propels you over the finish line."
There are many goals and objectives to be achieved during the course of our lives. WE NEED PERSEVERANCE. To help us "keep on keeping on,"
remember this verse: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every thing that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1) The messenger said of the Christians in the Church at Ephesus, "I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be Apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary." (Revelation 2:2-3; see also 2 Thess. 3:5 and Rev. 2:19)
Perseverance will carry us through life and will enable us to complete God's will for our lives. The writer of Hebrews said, "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." (Hebrews 10:36) Paul wrote this to Timothy, "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and hearers." (1 Tim. 4:16; also see 2 Tim 4: 7-8)