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Patience

moral

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
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