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The Seven Virtues - Universal Life Church Sermons

Kindness

February 13th, 2014

Kindness is an ethical characteristic that includes pleasant behavior and concern towards others. It is a virtue and recognized as a value in many cultures, religions, and philosophies. Acts of kindness benefit everyone. Continue Reading »

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Patience

February 3rd, 2014

"A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else.” -George Savile. Patience is the ability to preserve and endure in the face of delay, provocation, and difficult circumstances. Continue Reading »

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Diligence

January 29th, 2014

Diligence refers to careful and persistent work or effort. Diligence is the virtue of hard work, and is indicative of a belief that work in itself is good. How do the world's major faiths look at diligence? Continue Reading »

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Temperance

January 9th, 2014

Temperance is control over excess and over-indulgence. As such, it has many applications in Chastity, Humility, Prudence, and other areas that involve restraining impulse. Continue Reading »

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Charity

December 6th, 2013

Charity is a sense of love and kindness towards all others. It is considered the ultimate perfection of human spirit because it both glorifies and reflects the nature of God. Continue Reading »

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Chastity

November 19th, 2013

In this day and age, when someone hears about Chastity they may think of abstinence, modesty, and celibacy. But being Chaste does not necessarily mean shying away from sex. Continue Reading »

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Humility

October 8th, 2013

There are many ways to practice humility. To make lasting change, gradually fold humble actions into your everyday life. Don't try to do too much at once because you will only burn yourself out. Continue Reading »

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