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

For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

Enthusiasm for doing evil

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

I have listened and heard; they do not speak what is right. No one repents of his wickedness, asking, ‘What have I done?’ Everyone has pursued his own course like a horse charging into battle.

Enthusiasm for work

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

Enthusiasm for giving

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

For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

Enthusiasm for spiritual gifts

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

It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

Enthusiasm for serving God

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

But thanks be to God, who put into the heart of Titus the same devotion I have for you. For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.