Bible Dictionary
Zeal
Zeal is earnest devotion or enthusiasm. Scripture presents zeal as commendable when guided by truth and directed toward righteous ends, but misguided when based on ignorance or misdirected passion.
Biblical Usage
Scripture presents zeal as commendable when directed toward righteousness, but defective when based on ignorance or misdirected passion. Zeal is also attributed to God in connection with His acts and purposes.
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