Nines fear that if they express their anger, they will kill someone. According to Riso, the virtue of the Nine is Patience, a hopeful, eager watchfulness. According to O'Leary the virtue for the Nines is Diligence. As Nine's discover God's love for them, new energies are awakened within them as they come to see their real worth as persons and discover yearning or self-development. Once they are convinced of the worth of their unique selves, the seek to acquire skills so that in gratitude to God's love they seek to make some contribution to the world.
Love shows itself in actions of service.
Nines become transformed from indolent spectators to patient, methodical workers. According to Rohr, the gift or fruit of the spirit of the Nine is Decisive Action vs. hesitating and procrastination. For Palmer the virute of the Nine is right action, taking the initiative toward the essential features of life. Nines have gone to sleep to the essential issues in their lives. Their anger doesn't get expressed.