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Courage - the strength from God that enables you to endure any trial or danger.
"Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you." (Deuteronomy 31:6)
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Convictions - the developing of firm beliefs, based on Bible principles, which will not change no matter what the circumstances.
"Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age." (Titus 2:12)
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Contentment - an uncomplaining acceptance of your circumstances, realizing God will provide everything you need to adjust to such circumstances.
"Now godliness with contentment is great gain." (1 Timothy 6:6)
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Compassion - the feeling for another's needs that leads to helping that one without expecting anything in return.
"And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you." (Ephesians 4:32)
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Confidence - assurance that God is with you in whatever you do or say.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)
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Consistence - not wavering but remaining the same, no matter what the circumstances.
"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord." (1 Corinthians 15:58)
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Creativity - meeting a need, difficulty, or problem from a different point of view.
"For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more." (Luke 12:48)
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Dependability - being reliable and trustworthy to do what you say you will do.
"And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple." (Luke 14:27)
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Determination - Firm decision not to quit but to go on, regardless of opposition.
"But Jesus said to him, 'No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.'" (Luke 9:62)
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Doing your best - putting your whole mind, body and soul into a task required of you.
"And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men." (Colossians 3:23)
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Flexibility - easily adapting to fit various circumstances and situations; being more concerned with "things above" that do not change.
"Do not love the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him." (1 John 2:15)
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Forgiveness - the ability to overlook another's weaknesses or mistakes by expressing Christ's love.
"Bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do." (Colossians 3:13)
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Friendliness - having the attitude of knowing, liking, and accepting other persons the way God made them.
"A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." (Proverbs 18:24)
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Generosity - an unselfish attitude, being willing to share with others, realizing all that you have belongs to God.
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you." (Luke 6:38)
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Honesty - being free of deceit and fraud, having the quality of being honorable and upright in character and actions.
"Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men." (2 Corinthians 8:21)
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Humility - being meek, modest in spirit, without wrongful pride in yourself or your accomplishments, giving God credit for your achievements.
"Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for 'God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.' Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time." (1 Peter 5:5, 6)
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Initiative - readiness and ability to start a course of action, a quality of being a leader.
"See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days ore evil." (Ephesians 5:15, 16)
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Kindness - a friendly, good-natured, harmonious attitude toward others.
"Therefore as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering." (Colossians 3:12)
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Loyalty - remaining true and faithful to your commitment.
"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision." (Acts 26:19)
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Manners - ways of behaving which depict Christian character in your life.
"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous." (1 Peter 3:8)
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Neatness - able and willing to keep things clean and in order.
"Let all things be done decently and in order." (1 Corinthians 14:40)
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Obedience - submission to God and to those whom He puts in authority over you.
"Then Samuel said: 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.'" (1 Samuel 15:22)
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Orderliness - a regular pattern, arrangement, or method of carrying out the day-bay-day tasks God gives you.
"For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints." (1 Corinthians 14:33)
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Optimism - a positive outlook that everything will turn out for the best to the glory of God.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
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Punctuality - being on time for requirements of life.
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
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Patience - the ability to accept and remain calm in difficult situations.
"Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy." (Colossians 1:11)
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Responsibility - the reliability or trustworthiness to do what is expected of you.
"So then each of us shall give account of himself to God." (Romans 14:12)
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Reverence - a feeling of deep respect, love, honor, and esteem.
"God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be held in reverence by all those around Him." (Psalm 89:7)
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Respectfulness - showing honor, adoration, and love for those God is using in your life to develop character.
"Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king." (1 Peter 2:17)
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Self-control - bringing your body under subjection through instant obedience to the Holy Spirit.
"Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls." (Proverbs 25:28)
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Tolerance - acceptance of other people and their beliefs and actions even when you do not agree with them.
"Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way." (Romans 14:13)
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Thriftiness - the ability to manage your money, time, and resources with discretion.
"A good man deals graciously and lends; he will guide his affairs with discretion." (Psalm 112:5)
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Thankfulness - an attitude of being appreciative and grateful for all circumstances that happen to you.
"I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the Lord." (Psalm 116:17)
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Truthfulness - describing facts, figures, and circumstances correctly whereby earning the trusted reputation of one who is truthful.
"These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; give judgement in your gates for truth, justice, and peace." (Zechariah 8:16)
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Purity - keeping yourself uncontaminated from the world, the flesh, and the devil.
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy— meditate on these things." (Philippians 4:8)
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Work - not being lazy in the tasks God gives you.
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going." (Ecclesiastes 9:10)