Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  5000 Humanity  »  5760 Human attitudes and behaviour  »  5847 enthusiasm

A state of eagerness, leading to the positive and committed performance of actions.

Enthusiasm for doing good

1 Peter 3:10-13 See also Titus 2:11-14

Enthusiasm for doing evil

Jeremiah 8:6 See also Micah 2:1-2; Zephaniah 3:7

Enthusiasm for work

Proverbs 31:10-19 See also Proverbs 6:6-11; Proverbs 31:24,27

Enthusiasm for giving

2 Corinthians 9:2 See also 2 Corinthians 8:10-12; Galatians 2:10

Enthusiasm for spiritual gifts

1 Corinthians 14:12 See also 1 Corinthians 14:39

Enthusiasm for serving God

2 Corinthians 8:16-17 See also 1 Peter 5:2

See also

5539  sluggard
5629  work, ordained by God
5840  eagerness
6130  corruption
7966  spiritual gifts
8239  earnestness
8345  servanthood & worship
8370  zeal
8436  giving possessions
8442  good works