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Grit Don ’ t Quit

Bianca Juarez Olthoff

What causes people to get back up when they fall ? There are a few characteristics that are hallmarks of wildly successful people . But there is one specific characteristic that can help you succeed in completing what you are called to .
What is this characteristic ? Grit .
The Bible ’ s terms for grit are perseverance and endurance . The specific word grit isn ’ t mentioned in the Bible , so why is it important to our faith ?
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