Can You Persevere?  Let’s start by looking at the word persevere.  According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “persevere” verb per·​se·​vereˌpər-sə-ˈvir  persevered; persevering Synonyms of persevere intransitive verb : to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement” How do you handle obstacles, sin, temptation, challenges, or whatever you call them which may cause you to stop,