Every Virtue Has Its Reward: Episode 11
Every Virtue Has It’s Reward: Episode 11
Resources, Quotes, and Scriptures Mentioned:
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”
“Every vice has its excuse ready.”
“Virtue is voluntary, vice is involuntary.”
“Virtue is free, and as a man honors or dishonors her he will have more or less of her; the responsibility is with the chooser—God is justified.”
“Virtues prevent Vices, which Vices are inevitable, certain, and can not be avoided.”
“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.”
“Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.”
“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”
P(ractice)A(pply)L(ive) Prompts:
Every choice we make pulls us toward either a virtue that brings lasting reward, or a vice that quietly steals our peace. In this episode, we’re digging into what it means to not just recognize the difference—but to practice, apply, and live out the virtues that honor God and shape us into who He’s called us to be. Use these P.A.L. prompts as a guide to reflect, replace, and grow.
P – Practice (Recognize & Prepare)
Reflection Prompt: Write down one virtue you feel called to grow in (e.g., patience, humility, generosity). Then write down its opposite vice (impatience, pride, selfishness).
Scripture Connection: Romans 12:21 — “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” Ask: Where have I let a vice sneak into my habits or mindset, and how can I prepare to replace it with virtue?
Practice Step: Each morning, pray: “Lord, help me choose virtue when I’m tempted by vice today.” Keep your chosen virtue & vice written where you’ll see it often.
Apply (Replace & Act)
Challenge Prompt: Identify a real-life scenario where the vice tends to show up (e.g., impatience when waiting, gossip when chatting with coworkers, greed when shopping). Write it down.
Action Step: When you encounter that scenario, pause and replace the vice with its opposite virtue.
Example: Instead of snapping in impatience, breathe and speak calmly (patience).
Instead of comparing yourself to others, celebrate their wins (gratitude).
Faith Tie-In: Pray, “God, help me trade the fleeting comfort of vice for the lasting reward of virtue.”
L – Live (Reflect & Reward)
Daily Reflection Prompt: At the end of the day, ask yourself: Where did I let vice creep in? Where did I choose virtue instead? Journal one win and one area for growth.
Lifestyle Step: Notice the rewards—peace of mind, healthier relationships, stronger faith—that come from choosing virtue over vice. Write down or share how God is producing fruit in your life.
Growth Vision: Imagine a year from now: if you consistently choose virtue over vice, what kind of person will you become? What kind of blessings will flow into your family, friendships, and walk with God?
Virtues as seeds that bring lasting reward, and vices are weeds that choke out growth.