2 Samuel 23:9-10 CEV
The next one of the Three Warriors was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite. One time when the Philistines were at war with Israel, he and David dared the Philistines to fight them. Every one of the Israelite soldiers turned and ran, except Eleazar. He killed Philistines until his hand was cramped, and he couldn’t let go of his sword. When Eleazar finished, all the Israelite troops had to do was come back and take the enemies’ weapons and armor. The Lord gave Israel a great victory that day.
The difference between tenacity and timidity
is a choice!
2 Timothy 1:6-7 NASB
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
3 truths about being tenacious:
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Your responsibility is not diminished by the conduct of others
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Your companions can inspire or erode our courage
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Your well-earned victory is worth more than unearned reward
1 Corinthians 16:13 HCSB
Be alert, stand firm in the faith, act like a man, be strong.