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CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH

 

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October
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Punctuality
Resourcefulness
Tolerance
Creativity
Discretion
Endurance
Meekness
Benevolence
Diligence
Loyalty
Hospitality
Sensitivity

Enthusiasm
Flexibility
Discernment
Cautiousness
Boldness
Security
Contentment
Humility
Dependability
Thoroughness
Determination
Thriftiness

 

CHARACTER TRAIT DEFINITIONS

Wisdom

Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances.

Discernment

The ability to understand the deeper reason as to why things happen.

Faith

Confidence that doing the right thing will bring the best outcome, even when I cannot see how.

Discretion

The ability to avoid words, actions and attitudes, which could result in undesirable consequences.

Benevolence

Giving to others' basic needs without having as my motive personal reward.

Creativity

Approaching a need, a task or an idea from a new perspective.

Enthusiasm

Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort.

Self-control

Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right in all areas of my life.

Honor

Respecting those in positions of leadership because of the higher authorities they represent.

Diligence

Investing all my energies to complete the tasks that are assigned to me.

Thoroughness

Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected.

Dependability

Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.

Security

Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away.

Patience

Taking the time that is necessary to properly resolve a difficult situation.

Alertness

Being aware of that which is taking place around me so I can have the right responses.

Hospitality

Cheerfully sharing food, shelter and fellowship with those around me.

Generosity

Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need.

Joyfulness

Not allowing unpleasant conditions to control my attitudes.

Flexibility

Not becoming attached to ideas or plans, which could be changed by my authorities.

Availability

Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I am serving.

Endurance

The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best.

Orderliness

Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve the greatest efficiency.

Initiative

Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Responsibility

Knowing and doing that which is expected of me.

Humility

Recognizing that nothing I have achieved could have been done without the investments of others in my life.

Decisiveness

The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions.

Determination

Purposing to accomplish the goals I am given in the allotted time regardless of the opposition.

Loyalty

Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve.

Attentiveness

Showing the worth of a person or task by giving them my undivided concentration.

Sensitivity

Exercising my senses so I can perceive the true attitudes and emotions of those around me.

Justice

Personal responsibility to uphold, that which is pure, right and true.

Compassion

Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others.

Gentleness

Showing personal care and concern in meeting the needs of others.

Deference

Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me.

Meekness

Yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve.

Truthfulness

Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts.

Obedience

Cheerfully carrying out the directions and the wishes of my authorities.

Sincerity

Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives.

Virtue

The moral excellence demonstrated in my life as I consistently do what is right.

Boldness

Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right and just.

Forgiveness

Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and bearing no grudge against them.

Persuasiveness

Guiding vital truths around another's mental roadblocks.

Resourcefulness

Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard.

Thriftiness

Not letting myself or others spend that which is not necessary.

Contentment

Realizing that true happiness is not hindered by material conditions.

Punctuality

Being ready to begin each task at the appointed time.

Tolerance

Accepting others as unique expressions of specific character qualities in varying degrees of maturity.

Cautiousness

Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions.

Gratefulness

Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life.

 

 

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