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Perseverance

moral

Definition

"Steadfast continuation despite obstacles and difficulty; determination to complete what is begun"

Classification

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Fortitude

Type

potential

Clinical Applications

  • Treatment dropout and inconsistency
  • Difficulty with sustained effort
  • Frustration giving way to abandonment
  • Lack of follow-through

CCMMP Integration

We are Created capable of steadfast persistence—following through despite obstacles. Fallen quitting abandons worthy goals when difficulty comes. Grace sustains us through trials, enabling faithful continuation toward authentic goods.

Virtue Overview

Category

moral

Cardinal Virtue

Fortitude

Therapeutic Tags

resiliencepurposestress
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