Definition
"Endurance under difficulty; forbearance; steady perseverance through trials without complaint"
Classification
Category
moral
Cardinal Virtue
Fortitude
Type
potential
Clinical Applications
- •Irritability and anger
- •Intolerance of discomfort
- •Frustration driving poor decisions
- •Agitation preventing healing
CCMMP Integration
We are Created patient—capable of enduring difficulty without despair or rage. Fallen impatience manifests as irritation, anger, or frantic escape-seeking. Grace enables peaceful endurance, allowing time for growth and healing while trusting God's timing.
Virtue Overview
Category
moral
Cardinal Virtue
Fortitude
Therapeutic Tags
angerstressresilience