Character Trait of the Month

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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