An attitude characterised by seriousness and commitment. Scripture commends earnestness in believers' attitudes towards God and in the concerns of the gospel.
The significance of earnestness
See also
In repentance
In seeking God
In salvation
pp Lk 6:47-49
In love for God
pp Mk 12:30
pp Lk 10:27
In prayer
In trusting God
In spiritual progress
In serving God
pp Lk 16:13
Examples of earnestness
In evangelism
In Christian living
Regarding personal needs
pp Mk 5:22-23
pp Lk 8:41-42
Jesus Christ's own earnestness
pp Mk 14:35
pp Lk 22:42
Earnest concern for the people of God
For Israel
pp Lk 13:34
For the church
Earnestness may be misdirected
