Christian character qualities Flashcards
Alertness (vs. Unawareness
Being aware of that which is taking place around me so I can have the right response to it. (Mark 14:38)
Attentiveness (vs. Unconcern
Showing the worth of a person by giving undivided attention to his words and emotions. (Hebrew 12:2)
Availability (vs. Self-centeredness
Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I am serving (Philippians 2:20-21)
Boldness (vs. Fearfulness
Confidence that what I have to say or do is true and right and just in the sight of God. (Acts 4:29)
Cautiousness (vs. Rashness
Knowing how important right timings is in accomplishing right actions. (Proverbs 19:2)
Compassion (vs. Indifference
Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. (I John 3:17)
Contentment (vs. Covetousness
Realizing that God has provided everything I need for my present happiness. (I Timothy 6:8)
Creativity (vs. Underachievement
Approaching a need, a task, an idea from a new perspective. (Romans 12:2)
Decisiveness (vs. Double-mindedness
The ability to finalize difficult decisions based on the will and ways of God. (James 1:5)
Deference (vs. Rudeness
Limiting my freedom in order not to offend the tastes of those whom God has called me to serve. (Romans 14:21)
Dependability (vs. Inconsistency
Fulfilling what I consented to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice. (Psalm 15:4)
Determination (vs. Faintheartedness
Purposing to accomplish God’s goals in God’s time regardless of the opposition. (II Timothy 4:7-8)
Diligence (vs. Slothfulness
Visualizing each task as a special assignment from the Lord and using all my energies to accomplish it. (Colossians 3:23)
Discernment (vs. Judgement
The God-given ability to understand why things happen. (I Samuel 16:7
Discretion (vs. Simplemindedness
The ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes which could result in undesirable consequences. (Proverbs 22:3)
Endurance (vs. Giving up
The inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God’s best. (Galations 6:9)
Enthusiasm (vs. Apathy
Expressing with my soul the joy of my spirit. (I Thessalonians 5:16,19)
Faith (vs. Presumption
Visualizing what God intends to do in a given situation and acting in harmony with it. (Hebrews 11:1)
Flexibility (vs. Resistance
Not seeing my affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others. (Colossians 3:2)
Forgiveness (vs. Rejection
Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and allowing God to love them through me. (Ephesians 4:32)
Generosity (vs. Stinginess
Realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes. (II Corinthians 9:6)
Gentleness (vs. Harshness
Showing personal care and concern in meeting the need of others. (I Thessalonians 2:7)
Gratefulness (vs. Unthankfulness
Making known to God and others in what ways they have benefited my life (I Corinthians 4:7)
Hospitality (vs. Loneliness
Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, and spiritual refreshment with those whom God brings into my life. (Hebrews 13:2)
Humility (vs. Pride
Recognizing that it is actually God and others who are responsible for the achievements in my life. (James 4:6)
Initiative (vs.Unresponsiveness
Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it. (Romans 12:21)
Joyfulness (vs. Self-pity
The spontaneous enthusiasm of my spirit when my soul is in fellowship with the Lord. (Psalm 16:11)
Justice (vs. Fairness
Personal responsibility of God’s unchanging laws. (Micah 6:8)
Love (vs. Selfishnes
Giving to others’ basic needs without having as my motive personal reward. (I Corinthians 13:3)
Loyalty (vs. Unfaithfulness
Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to God and to those whom He has called me to serve. (John 15:13)
Meekness (vs. Anger
Yielding my personal rights and expectations to God. (Palm 62:5)
Obedience (vs. Willfulness
Freedom to be creative under the protection of divinely appointed authority. (II Corinthians 10:5)
Orderliness (vs. Disorganization
Preparing myself and my surroundings so I will achieve the greatest efficiency. (I Corinthians 14:40)
Patience (vs. Restlessness
Accepting a difficult situation from God without giving Him a deadline to remove it. (Romans 5:3-4)
Persuasiveness (vs. Contentiousness
Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks (II Timothy 2:24)
Punctuality (vs. Tardiness
Showing high esteem for other people and their time. (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
Resourcefulness (vs. Wastefulness
Wise use of that which others would normally overlook or discard. (Luke 16:10)
Responsibility (vs. Unreliability
Knowing and doing what both God and others are expecting from me (Romans 14:12)
Reverence (vs. Disrespect
Awareness of how God is working through the people and events in my life to produce the character of Christ in me (Proverbs 23:17-18)