charism
Heavenly bestowed ability
Charism is a divinely bestowed gift or power, especially one that enables a person to perform a particular function within a religious community.
In Christian theology, charisms include abilities like healing, prophecy, or speaking in tongues.
The term extends to exceptional personal qualities that inspire devotion: Her charism drew followers from across the region.
Related to but distinct from charisma, which now emphasizes secular personal magnetism.
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- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- giftItem given freely
- miracleSupernatural occurrence beyond explanation
prophecy · revelation · vocation · ministry · ordination · sanctity · holiness · divinity
Attractive, tempting quality
- attractionPull toward something
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- captivationState of being fascinated
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
mesmerize · spellbinding · riveting · compelling · irresistible · enticing · bewitching · absorbing
Power to affect others
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
- visionAbility to see
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
command · direction · mentorship · eloquence · persuasion · followership · movement · rally
Pleasing quality that draws
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- star qualityIndefinable performer appeal
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
- prestigeReputation commanding admiration
flair · poise · elegance · sophistication · wit · dazzle · sparkle · likability
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miracle · prophecy · revelation · vocation · ministry · ordination · sanctity · holiness · divinity · sacredness
allure
Attractive, tempting quality
- attractionPull toward something
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- captivationState of being fascinated
enchantment · mesmerize · spellbinding · riveting · compelling · irresistible · enticing · bewitching · absorbing · entrancing
influence
Power to affect others
inspiration · command · direction · mentorship · eloquence · persuasion · followership · movement · rally · mobilize
attractiveness
Pleasing quality that draws
- glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness
- star qualityIndefinable performer appeal
- pizzazzLively, attention-grabbing quality
prestige · flair · poise · elegance · sophistication · wit · dazzle · sparkle · likability · warmth
- charismatic leadersInfluential figures with appeal
- charismatic churchCongregation emphasizing spiritual gifts
- charismatic worshipSpirit-led, demonstrative religious practice
- charismatic leadershipAuthority through compelling presence
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