Diligence

DILIGENCE, noun [Latin , to love earnestly; to choose.]

1. Steady application in business of any kind; constant effort to accomplish what is undertaken; exertion of body or mind without unnecessary delay or sloth; due attention; industry; assiduity.

DILIGENCE is the philosophers stone that turns every thing to gold.

Brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure. [[2 Peter 1#5|2 Peter 1:5]].

2. Care; heed; heedfulness.

Keep thy heart with all diligence [[Proverbs 4#23|Proverbs 4:23]].

3. The name of a stage-coach, used in France.