Character Trait of the Month
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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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