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Abstract

Psychological grit is credited to Angela Duckworth. Psychologists have investigated grit as a personality trait, educators as a character trait, and economics as a non-cognitive competence or soft skill. Additionally, it has been translated into Russian, Japanese, German, Korean, Turkish, and Spanish. However, the attributes associated with grit, such as courage, conscientiousness, excellence, resilience, and optimism, are similar to Bible terminology. However, the literature is scarce, and there is a knowledge gap about these characteristics from a biblical standpoint. Critics have proposed that future studies look into the useful applications of grit in educational contexts and other languages. In response, the story investigated the following issues: (1) What words do the New and Old Testaments use to describe grit’s courage, conscientiousness, excellence, resilience, and optimism? (2) Who are the Biblical characters who demonstrated these virtues? The analysis revealed that grit is an abundant biblical attribute in both the New and Old Testaments. Countless Bible characters demonstrated grit. Distressing end-times call on Christians to display grit.

Keywords

Grit Bible Grit Mindset Perseverance Resilience

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Author Biography

Mahlon Juma, Adventist University of Africa, Kenya

Dr. Mahlon Juma coordinates the Master of Chaplaincy Program at the Adventist University of Africa. He holds a Ph.D. from the Adventist University of the Philippines and master's degrees in Educational Administration and Counseling. Dr. Juma is a Board-Certified Chaplain, a Full Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Supervisor (Chaplaincy Diplomate), and a Certified Life Coach and Mentor for the "My Journey to Recovery" program. He is the interim Vice-Chair of the Professional Association of Chaplains in Kenya. Dr. Mahlon’s research interests are in Psychology, correctional justice systems, Religion, CPE, and Chaplaincy concerns.

How to Cite
Juma, M. (2024). Biblical Narratives of Steadfast Grit: A Select Example in Cultivating Psychological Fortitude. Pan-African Journal of Theology, 3(1), 67–83. https://doi.org/10.56893/pajot2024v03i01.04