Spelling Lesson 12 ~ Puzzle 1

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Across
  1. 2. declared righteous by God - He accounts, accepts, and treats us as righteous in the eyes of the law
  2. 5. one who is put to death for their beliefs or makes great sacrifices to advance a cause or principle
  3. 7. to bear hardship or tolerate disagreeable things; to survive
  4. 8. also giving reason or excuse for actions, making them seem acceptable
  5. 10. firm and unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve; fixed or constant
  6. 12. highest in quality; final; fundamental; farthest away
  7. 14. military member; skilled or experienced fighter; one who works with dedication
  8. 15. take hold of firmly; suddenly overwhelm; eagerly take advantage of
Down
  1. 1. to unjustly treat others cruelly; pester or harrass
  2. 3. not guilty; permitted or harmless; pure & uncorrupted by evil or sin
  3. 4. having strong desire for success; needing great effort to succeed
  4. 6. strictly observant of right moral conduct; correct
  5. 9. inflict extreme pain; cause mental or physical anguish
  6. 11. made anxious, nervous, or disturbed; moved vigorously; spurred to support or act
  7. 13. confront or blame; charge with a crime