Commands of Christ Reference Command Quality Mt.4:17 Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Humility Mt. 4:19 Follow Me, and I will make you

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1 Commands of Christ Reference Command Quality Mt.4:17 Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Humility Mt. 4:19 Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. Meekness Mt. 5:12 Rejoice when you are reviled and persecuted. Joyfulness Mt. 5:16 Let your light shine before men so that they will glorify God. Generosity Mt. 5:17-18 Honor God's Law until heaven and earth pass away. Love Mt.5:24-25 First be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift. Responsibility Mt. 5:29-30 Conquer lust to stop mental adultery. Self-Control Mt.5:37 Keep your promises, for any deception comes from evil. Truthfulness Mt.5:39 Do not resist evil; go the second mile. Deference Mt. 5:44 Love your enemies; bless those who curse you. Creativity Mt.5:48 Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. Sincerity Mt.6:1-18 Give, pray, and fast secretly to receive open rewards. Faith Mt.6:19-20 Lay up treasures in heaven, not on earth. Thriftiness Mt.6:33 Seek God's kingdom first and all else will be added to you. Initiative Mt. 7:1 Judge not in order to avoid being judged. Discernment Mt.7:6 Do not cast your pearls before swine. Discretion Mt. 7:7 Ask and it shall be given to you, then seek and knock. Resourcefulness Mt. 7:12 Do to others what you want them to do to you. Sensitivity Mt. 7:13 Enter in at the strait gate rather than the wide gate. Decisiveness Mt.7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing. Alertness Mt.9:38 Pray that the Lord of the harvest will se.nd forth laborers. Compassion Matthew10:16 Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Wisdom Matthew 10:28 Fear not those who kill the body, but him who kills the soul. Boldness Matthew 11:15 Listen to God's truth with spiritual ears. Attentiveness Matthew11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me. Obedience Matthew 15:4 Honor your father and your mother. Honor/Reverence Matthew 16:6 Take heed, and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. Virtue Luke 9:23 Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Jesus. Determination Matthew 18:10 Despise not one of these little ones. Tolerance Matthew 18:15 Go to your offender and tell him his fault. Justice Luke 12:15 Take heed, and beware of covetousness. Contentment Matthew 18:21-22 Forgive your offender seventy times seven. Forgiveness Matthew19:6 What God joins together, let no man put asunder. Loyalty Matthew 20:26 Whoever will be great, let him be a servant. Availability

2 Commands of Christ Matthew 21:12 Make My house a house of prayer. Persuasiveness Matthew 21:21-22 Whatever you ask, ask in faith, believing that you will receive. Patience Luke 14:12-13 When you make a feast, call the poor. Hospitality Matthew 22:19-21 Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's. Gratefulness Matthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Enthusiasm Matthew 22:39 Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Gentleness Matthew23:3 Obey the Pharisees' ordinances, but do not copy their works. Cautiousness Matthew 24:42-44 Watch and be ready for the Lord's return. Punctuality Matthew 26:26-27 Examine yourself, then partake of communion. Thoroughness John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled; believe in Me. Security John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. Diligence John 15:7 Abide in Me, and let My words abide in you. Dependability Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. Endurance Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations. Flexibility John 20:22 Receive the Holy Ghost, and be filled with power. Orderliness

3 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Alertness Alertness Alertness Unawareness Carelessness Carelessness Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness Unconcern Distraction Distraction Availability Availability Availability Self-Centeredness Self-Centeredness Self-Centeredness Boldness Boldness Boldness Fearfulness Fearfulness Fearfulness Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness Rashness Rashness Rashness Compassion Compassion Compassion Indifference Indifference Indifference Contentment Contentment Contentment Covetousness Covetousness Covetousness Creativity Creativity Creativity Underachievement Underachievement Underachievement Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness Double-mindedness Procrastination Double-mindedness

4 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Deference Deference Deference Rudeness Rudeness Offensiveness Dependability Dependability Dependability Inconsistency Inconsistency Inconsistency Determination Determination Determination Faint-heartedness Faintheartedness Faintheartedness Diligence Diligence Diligence Slothfulness Slothfulness Slothfulness Discernment Discernment Discernment Judgment Shortsightedness Judgment Discretion Discretion Discretion Simple-mindedness Simplemindedness Simple-mindedness Endurance Endurance Endurance Giving up Discouragement Discouragement Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Apathy Apathy Apathy Faith Faith Faith Presumption Presumption Unbelief

5 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Resistance Resistance Resistance Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness Rejection Rejection Bitterness Generosity Generosity Generosity Stinginess Stinginess Stinginess Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness Harshness Harshness Harshness Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness Unthankfulness Unthankfulness Murmuring Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Loneliness Loneliness Unfriendliness Humility Humility Humility Pride Pride Pride Initiative Initiative Initiative Unresponsiveness Idleness Idleness Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness Self-Pity Self-Pity Self-Pity

6 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Justice Justice Justice Fairness Corruption Fairness Love Benevolence Love Selfishness Selfishness Selfishness Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty Unfaithfulness Unfaithfulness Infidelity Meekness Meekness Meekness Anger Anger Anger Obedience Obedience Obedience Willfulness Willfulness Willfulness Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness Disorganization Confusion Confusion Patience Patience Patience Restlessness Restlessness Restlessness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Contentiousness Contentiousness Contentiousness Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality Tardiness Tardiness Tardiness

7 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Wastefulness Wastefulness Wastefulness Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Unreliability Unreliability Unreliability Reverence Honor Honor Disrespect Disrespect Disrespect Security Security Security Anxiety Anxiety Anxiety Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control Self-indulgence Self-indulgence Self-indulgence Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Callousness Callousness Callousness Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity Hypocrisy Hypocrisy Hypocrisy Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness Incompleteness Incompleteness Incompleteness Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness Extravagance Extravagance Extravagance

8 Character Quality Opposing Character Quality Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Prejudice Prejudice Condemnation Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness Deception Deception Deception Virtue Virtue Virtue Impurity Impurity Weakness Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom Natural inclinations Foolishness Foolishness

9 Character Quality Definition Alertness Alertness Alertness Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness Availability Availability Availability Boldness Boldness Boldness Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness Compassion Compassion Compassion Contentment Contentment Contentment Creativity Creativity Creativity Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness Being aware of that which is taking place around me so that I can have the right responses to them. Showing the worth of a person by giving undivided attention to his words and emotions Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I am serving. Confidence that what I have to say or do is true and right and just in the sight of God. Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions. Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. Realizing God has provided everything that I need for my present happiness. Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective. Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses. Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration. Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve. Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just. Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions. Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions. Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective. Exercising my physical and spiritual senses to recognize dangerss that could diminish the resources entrusted to me. Giving a "hearing heart" to the people or projects that need our concentration. Simplifying our daily needs so we are ready and able to serve those whom God brings to us. Welcoming any suffering that comes from doing what is right, because it will produce a greater power of love. Planning for the success of a venture by following the ways of God rather than my natural inclinations. Responding to a deep need with a longing to do whatever is necessary to meet it. Realizing that God has already provided everything I need for my present and future happiness. Cultivating wise thoughts, prudent words, and skillful actions to carry out God's will. The ability to finalize difficult The ability to recognize key factors Choosing to do what is right based decisions based on the will and ways and finalize difficult decisions. of God. on accurate facts, wise counsel, and clearly defined goals.

10 Character Quality Definition Deference Deference Deference Dependability Dependability Dependability Determination Determination Determination Diligence Diligence Diligence Discernment Discernment Discernment Discretion Discretion Discretion Endurance Endurance Endurance Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Faith Faith Faith Limiting my freedom in order not to offend the tastes of those God has called me to serve. Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Purposing to accomplish God's goals in God's time, regardless of the opposition. Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me. Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice. Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition. Putting the welfare of others ahead of our own personal pleasures. Purposing in our hearts to do the will of God whatever the cost. Looking at insurmountable obstacles as opportunities to cry out for God's supernatural intervention. Visualizing each task as a special Investing my time and energy to Accepting each task as a special assignment from the Lord and using complete each task assigned to me. assignment from the Lord and using all my energies to accomplish it. all my energies to do it quickly and skillfully. The God-given ability to understand why things happen. The ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes which could result in undesireable consequences. The inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God's best. Expressing with my spirit the joy of my soul. Visualizing what God intends to do in a given situation and acting in harmony with it. Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen. Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences. The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best. Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort. Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how. The ability to distinguish between what is good and what is evil, in order to make wise decisions. Using wisdom to avoid damaging attitudes, words, and actions and to give insightful counsel. Experiencing the power of God's love by rejoicing in trials and tribulations. God's energy in my spirit expressing itself through my mind, will, and emotions. Recognizing God's will in a given matter and acting upon it.

11 Character Quality Definition Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness Generosity Generosity Generosity Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Humility Humility Humility Initiative Initiative Initiative Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness Not setting my affections on ideas or plans which could be changed by God or others. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and allowing God to love them through me. Realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes. Showing personal care and concern in meeting the needs of others. Making known to God and others in what ways they have benefited my life. Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, and spiritual refreshment with those God brings into my life. Recognizing that God and others are actually responsible for the achievements in my life. Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it. The spontaneous enthusiasm of my spirit when my soul is in fellowship with the Lord. Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities. Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge. Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need. Showing consideration and personal concern for others. Letting others know by my words and actions how they have benefited my life. Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others. Acknowledging that achievement results from the investment of others in my life. Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it. Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unplesant conditions. Not setting my affections on plans or places that could be changed by those whom I am serving. Responding to offenders so that the power of God's love through me can heal them. Demonstrating the nature of God by wisely reinvesting the resources that He has entrusted to us. Supporting others during their times of weakness so that they can achieve their full potential in the Lord. Expressing a sincere appreciation to God and to others for the ways they have benefited my life. Using what God has given to us to demonstrate His love for others. Recognizing and acknowledging my total dependence upon the Lord and seeking His will for every decision. Acting on the rhemas that God gives to us in His Word. The bright spirit and radiant countenance that come by being in full fellowship with the Lord.

12 Character Quality Definition Justice Justice Justice Love Benevolence Love Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty Meekness Meekness Meekness Obedience Obedience Obedience Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness Patience Patience Patience Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality Personal responsibility to God's unchanging laws. Giving to others' basic needs without having as my motive personal reward. Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to God and to those whom He has called me to serve. Yielding my personal rights and expectations to God. Freedom to be creative under the protection of divinely-appointed authority Preparing myself and my surroundings so that I will achieve the greatest efficiency. Accepting a difficult situation from God without giving Him a deadline to remove it. Guiding vital truths around another's mental roadblocks. Showing high esteem for other people and their time. Taking personal responsibility to Carrying out wise jugdments based uphold what is pure, right, and true. on the laws and character of God. Giving to others' basic needs without having as my motive personal reward. Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve. Yielding my personal rights and expectations, with a desire to serve. Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the wise direction of those who are responsible for me. Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency. Accepting a dificult situation without giving a deadline to remove it. Guiding vital truths around another's mental roadblocks. Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time. Giving to the basic needs of others so that their authorities get the credit, God gets the glory, and we have the joy of eternal rewards. The bonding of individuals in a longterm commitment of sacrificial support and defense. Yielding our rights to God so He can demonstrate His peace and power through us. Freedom to be creative under the protection of divinely appointed authorities. Keeping everything that is under our jurisdiction neat, clean, functional, and in its proper place. Welcoming trials and tribulations as friends and allowing them to perfect our character. Convincing others to follow God's ways because of how His ways are working in our lives. Demonstrating the worth of people and time by arriving for appointments before they begin.

13 Character Quality Definition Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Reverence Honor Honor Security Security Security Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness Wise use of that which others would normally overlook or discard. Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard. Increasing assets by seeing value in what others overlook or discard. Knowing and doing what both God Knowing and doing what is expected Knowing and doing what God and and others are expecting from me. of me. others are expecting of me. Awareness of how God is working Respecting those in leadership Humbling myself in the presence of through the people and events in my because of the higher authorities a God-given authority and life to produce the character of they represent. expressing my devotion with an Christ in me. appropriate gift. Structuring my life around what is eternal and cannot be destroyed or taken away. Instant obedience to the inital promptings of God's Spirit. Exercising my senses so that I can perceive the true spirit and emotions of those around me. Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away. Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right. Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me. Knowing that God will never leave us nor forsake us and that whatever we give to Him will become an eternal treasure. The power of the Holy Spirit that results from passing the tests of the Spirit. Being aware of the pain in others because of the healing we have received from God for similar hurts. Eagerness to do what is right with Eagerness to do what is right, with Being as genuine on the inside as transparent motives. transparent motives. we appear to be on the outside. Knowing what factors will diminish Knowing what factors will diminish Carrying out each task in the effectiveness of my work or the effectiveness of my work or preparation for God's personal words, if neglected. words, if neglected. inspection and approval. Not letting myself or others spend that which is not necessary. Allowing myself and others to spend only what is necessary. Multiplying my resources through wise investments so I have more to give back to God.

14 Character Quality Definition Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness Virtue Virtue Virtue Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom Acceptance of others as unique expressions of specific character qualities in varying degrees of maturity. Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development. Making allowances for those who lack wisdom or maturity and praying that they will see and follow God's ways. Earning future trust by accurately Earning future trust by accurately Communicating by life and word reporting past facts. reporting past facts. what is genuine and accurate. The moral excellence and purity of The moral excellence evident in my The power of a life that is in spirit that radiate from my life as I life as I consistently do what is harmony with the holy standards of obey God's Word. right. God. Seeing and responding to life situations from God's frame of reference. Making practical applications of truth in daily decisions. Seeing the hand of God in every experience of life.

15 Character Quality Alertness Alertness Alertness Reference Character (Character Clues Code Clues) S-1 Mark 14:38 Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness M-1 Heb. 2:1 Availability Availability Availability S-6 Phil. 2:20-21 Boldness Boldness Boldness P-5 Acts 4:29 Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness G-6 Prov. 19:2 Compassion Compassion Compassion M-4 I John 3:17 Contentment Contentment Contentment G-3 I Tim. 6:8 Creativity Creativity Creativity E-6 Rom. 12:2 Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness R-5

16 Character Quality Deference Deference Deference Reference Character (Character Clues Code Clues) M-6 Rom. 14:21 Dependability Dependability Dependability T-5 Ps. 15:4 Determination Determination Determination R-6 II Tim. 4:7-8 Diligence Diligence Diligence T-3 Col. 3:23 Discernment Discernment Discernment E-2 I Sam. 16:7 Discretion Discretion Discretion E-4 Prov. 22:3 Endurance Endurance Endurance S-7 Gal. 6:9 Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Faith Faith Faith E-7 I Thess. 5:16, 19 E-3 Heb. 11:1

17 Character Quality Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Character Clues Code S-5 Col. 3:2 Reference (Character Clues) Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness P-6 Eph. 4:32 Generosity Generosity Generosity S-3 II Cor. 9:6 Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness M-5 I Thess. 2:7 Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness G-7 I Cor. 4:7 Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality S-2 Heb. 13:2 Humility Humility Humility R-4 James 4:6 Initiative Initiative Initiative R-2 Romans 12:21 Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness S-4 Ps. 16:11

18 Character Quality Justice Justice Justice Character Clues Code Reference (Character Clues) M-3 Micah 6:8 Love Benevolence Love E-5 I Cor 13:3 Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty R-7 John 15:13 Meekness Meekness Meekness M-7 Ps. 62:5 Obedience Obedience Obedience P-2 II Cor. 10:5 Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness R-1 I Cor. 14:40 Patience Patience Patience T-7 Rom. 5:3-4 Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness P-7 II Tim. 2:24 Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality G-4 Eccl. 3:1

19 Character Quality Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Reference Character (Character Clues Code Clues) G-1 Luke 16:10 Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Reverence Honor Honor R-3 Rom. 14:12 T-2 Prov. 23:17-18 Security Security Security T-6 John 6:27 Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control T-1 Gal. 5:24-25 Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity M-2 Rom. 12:15 Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness P-3 I Peter 1:22 T-4 Prov. 18:15 Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness G-2 Luke 16:11

20 Character Quality Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Character Clues Code Reference (Character Clues) G-5 Phil. 2:2 Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness Virtue Virtue Virtue P-1 Eph. 4:25 P-4 II Peter 1:3 Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom E-1 Prov. 9:10

21 Alertness Attentiveness Availability Benevolence Boldness Cautiousness Compassion Contentment Creativity I will keep my eyes and ears open. I will recognize and heed warning signals. I will choose to do right before I'm tempted. I will tell others of danger. I will stay away from unsafe places. I will look at people when they speak to me. I will ask questions if I don't understand. I will sit or stand up straight. I will not draw attention to myself. I will keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth from distractions. I will put others ahead of myself. I will find a way to help, not a way to hide. I will be ready when I'm called. I will be glad for the chance to serve. I will check with the right person before I make commitments. I will see the needs of others as quickly as I see my own. I will give freely without expecting anything in return. I will not hoard things for myself. I will not profit from the misfortune of others. I will give more as I get more. I will not be afraid to speak the truth. I will keep a clear conscience. I will support others when they are right. I will be willing to stand alone. I will speak with humility. I will think before I act. I will follow safety rules. I will ask permission. I will talk at the right time. I will look out for danger. I will stop to help. I will listen when others want to talk. I will give of my resources to help those in need. I will look for lasting solutions. I will comfort others without regard to race, gender, faith, age, or nationality. I will be thankful for what I do have. I will not complain about what I don't have. I will not always ask for "one more." I will value people above things. I will want less and give more. I will use my talents for good. I will see things from more than one perspective. I will use principles to solve problems. I will learn all I can. I will look for new ways to be a person of character.

22 Decisiveness Deference Dependability Determination Diligence Discernment Discretion Endurance Enthusiasm I will not look back. I will do what I say. I will make the right decision and stick to it. I will look at things from more than one point of view before making up my mind. I will not give in to peer pressure. I will notice those things around me. I will respect the feelings of others. I will not use offensive language. I will not play loud music in public. I will be careful how I dress. I will keep my word. I will be careful what I promise. I will correct my mistakes. I will pull my share of the load. I will not have a bad attitude. I will set goals. I will make sure my goals are right. I will ignore distractions. I will not be discouraged by others. I will face problems head-on. I will finish my projects. I will do a job right. I will follow instructions. I will concentrate on my work. I will not be lazy. I will ask questions. I will not judge hastily. I will learn from experience. I will not repeat mistakes. I will trace problems to their causes. I will choose my words carefully. I will practice good manners. I will listen to criticism. I will not make fun of others. I will turn down any invitation to do wrong. I will not be a "quitter." I will accept both instruction and correction. I will not waste my time, energy, and talent on meaningless pursuits. I will bend instead of break. I will put my whole heart into everything I do. I will be an energy-giver. I will smile. I will treat every job as important. I will put my whole heart into what I do. I will not be discouraged by failure.

23 Faith Flexibility Forgiveness Generosity Gentleness Gratefulness Honor Hospitality Humility I will expect the best. I will make right choices based on principles of character rather than whims of circumstance. I will believe the truth and reject a lie. I will not take things for granted. I will trust those who have proven character. I will not get upset when plans change. I will respect the decisions of my authorities. I will not be stubborn. I will look for the good in changes. I will not compromise what is right. I will be quick to forgive. I will not cover up my own wrongs but will be quick to ask for forgiveness. I will not seek revenge. I will respond kindly to those who hurt me. I will not take up offenses for others. I will share what I have with others. I will recycle. I will not expect anything in return for my generosity. I will give of my time and talents. I will praise the good I see in others. I will show good manners. I will reject violence as a solution to my problems. I will look for ways to ease the pain of others. I will not annoy or irritate others. I will be a peacemaker. I will show my parents and teachers that I appreciate them. I will write "thank you" notes. I will take care of my things. I will be content with what I have. I will count my benefits rather than my burdens. I will be attentive to those who lead me. I will show loyalty to my authorities. I will speak only the truth. I will obey cheerfully. I will give place to those who are older or hold positions of prominence. I will welcome visitors. I will make others feel important. I will prepare for guests. I will gladly share my things. I will not expect anything in return. I will praise my parents, teachers, teammates, and coaches. I will not think more highly of myself than I ought. I will take responsibility for all my actions. I will try again after each defeat. I will give credit to those who have made me successful.

24 Initiative Joyfulness Justice Loyalty Meekness Obedience Orderliness Patience Persuasiveness I will do what is right before being told. I will not put off until tomorrow the things I can do today. I will contribute to the success of the whole team. I will be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem. I will look for ways to help others. I will look for good in all things. I will smile at adversity. I will not give in to discouragement. I will not allow my emotions to rule my mind. I will take time out of every day to laugh and to sing. I will respect the authority of the law. I will speak out for what is pure, right, and true. I will never prejudice others. I will always remain open to reason. I will keep my own conscience clean. I will serve my family and teachers. I will encourage others in hard times. I will not mock authorities. I will point out the good in others. I will honor my country. I will be slow to get angry. I will not boast. I will not grumble or complain. I will look for ways to help those in need. I will be willing to go last. I will obey my authorities immediately. I will have a cheerful attitude. I will complete all that I am expected to do I will not complain. I will go the "extra mile." I will pick up after myself. I will keep my work and play areas clean and neat. I will put things back where they belong. I will use things only for their intended purposes. I will return lost things to their rightful owners. I will change the things I can change and accept the things I can't. I will keep trying until I succeed. I will make the most of my spare time. I will not interrupt. I will not complain if I don't get my way. I will point others in the right direction. I will not stretch the truth to make it more attractive. I will appeal to a person's conscience in terms of character. I will wait for the best time. I will not argue.

25 Punctuality I will be at the right place at the right time. I will prepare for unexpected delays. I will do my work ahead of time. I will plan a daily schedule and keep it. I will not fall into the trap of "just one more." Resourcefulness I will see value in objects, ideas, and people. I will repair, reuse, and recycle. I will make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind. I will give away or sell the things I do not use. I will not litter. Responsibility I will keep my promises. I will not make excuses. I will do all my work to the best of my ability. I will make things right when I do wrong. I will know my duty and do my duty. Security I will not worry or fret. I will look to my authorities for protection. I will correct unsafe conditions. I will find peace of mind in a clear conscience rather than personal comfort. I will not meddle in the concerns of others. Self-Control I will not act impulsively. I will not equate desires with rights. I will set my own limits. I will see my anger as a sign that something is wrong in me. I will walk away from things that aren't right. Sensitivity I will listen to others fully. I will watch facial expressions. I will notice tone of voice. I will put myself in others' shoes. I will show that I care. Sincerity I will be all that I can be. I will take responsibility for my own actions. I will respect others' opinions. I will always mean what I say. I will not take advantage of other people. Thoroughness I will plan my work. I will pay attention to details. I will make a list so I don't forget. I will finish what I start. I will clean up before I quit. Thriftiness I will save more and spend less. I will make good use of what I already have. I will look for the best value. I will budget my time, money, and energy. I will not confuse what I need with what I want.

26 Tolerance Truthfulness Virtue Wisdom I will not confuse what is right with what is popular. I will expect the same of myself as I expect of others. I will look for ways to help others mature. I will accept my own unchangeables and the unchangeables of others. I will listen before I form an opinion. I will tell the truth. I will encourage others to be truthful. I will not cheat or steal. I will admit when I am wrong. I will not exaggerate to make things seem different from what they are. I will do what is right and encourage others to do the same. I will guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts. I will learn to stand alone. I will abstain from anything which might damage or pollute my mind or body. I will treat others as I would want them to treat me. I will listen to my parents and teachers. I will learn from correction. I will choose my friends carefully. I will remember there are consequences to all my actions. I will ask, "What is the right thing to do?"

27 I Wills Alphabetically Virtue Endurance Tolerance Truthfulness Sincerity Justice Persuasiveness Cautiousness Attentiveness Discernment Wisdom Initiative Gentleness Sincerity Enthusiasm Punctuality Honor Deference Dependability Gratefulness Availability Forgiveness Availability Meekness Contentment Meekness Boldness Faith Endurance Thriftiness Patience Availability Wisdom Discretion Alertness Thoroughness Compassion Obedience Diligence Initiative Dependability Security Gratefulness Diligence Responsibility I will abstain from anything which might damage or pollute my mind or body. I will accept both instruction and correction. I will accept my own unchangeables and the unchangeables of others. I will admit when I am wrong. I will always mean what I say. I will always remain open to reason. I will appeal to a person's conscience in terms of character. I will ask permission. I will ask questions if I don't understand. I will ask questions. I will ask, "What is the right thing to do?" I will be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem. I will be a peacemaker. I will be all that I can be. I will be an energy-giver. I will be at the right place at the right time. I will be attentive to those who lead me. I will be careful how I dress. I will be careful what I promise. I will be content with what I have. I will be glad for the chance to serve. I will be quick to forgive. I will be ready when I'm called. I will be slow to get angry. I will be thankful for what I do have. I will be willing to go last. I will be willing to stand alone. I will believe the truth and reject a lie. I will bend instead of break. I will budget my time, money, and energy. I will change the things I can change and accept the things I can't. I will check with the right person before I make commitments. I will choose my friends carefully. I will choose my words carefully. I will choose to do right before I'm tempted. I will clean up before I quit. I will comfort others without regard to race, gender, faith, age, or nationality. I will complete all that I am expected to do I will concentrate on my work. I will contribute to the success of the whole team. I will correct my mistakes. I will correct unsafe conditions. I will count my benefits rather than my burdens. I will do a job right. I will do all my work to the best of my ability.

28 I Wills Alphabetically Punctuality I will do my work ahead of time. Decisiveness I will do what I say. Virtue I will do what is right and encourage others to do the same. Initiative I will do what is right before being told. Loyalty I will encourage others in hard times. Truthfulness I will encourage others to be truthful. Faith I will expect the best. Tolerance I will expect the same of myself as I expect of others. Determination I will face problems head-on. Availability I will find a way to help, not a way to hide. Security I will find peace of mind in a clear conscience rather than personal comfort. Diligence I will finish my projects. Thoroughness I will finish what I start. Diligence I will follow instructions. Cautiousness I will follow safety rules. Resourcefulness I will give away or sell the things I do not use. Humility I will give credit to those who have made me successful. Benevolence I will give freely without expecting anything in return. Benevolence I will give more as I get more. Compassion I will give of my resources to help those in need. Generosity I will give of my time and talents. Honor I will give place to those who are older or hold positions of prominence. Hospitality I will gladly share my things. Obedience I will go the "extra mile." Virtue I will guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts. Obedience I will have a cheerful attitude. Loyalty I will honor my country. Determination I will ignore distractions. Boldness I will keep a clear conscience. Alertness I will keep my eyes and ears open. Attentiveness I will keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth from distractions. Justice I will keep my own conscience clean. Responsibility I will keep my promises. Dependability I will keep my word. Orderliness I will keep my work and play areas clean and neat. Patience I will keep trying until I succeed. Responsibility I will know my duty and do my duty. Creativity I will learn all I can. Wisdom I will learn from correction. Discernment I will learn from experience. Virtue I will learn to stand alone. Wisdom I will listen to my parents and teachers. Tolerance I will listen before I form an opinion. Discretion I will listen to criticism. Sensitivity I will listen to others fully.

29 I Wills Alphabetically Compassion I will listen when others want to talk. Attentiveness I will look at people when they speak to me. Decisiveness I will look at things from more than one point of view before making up my mind. Joyfulness I will look for good in all things. Compassion I will look for lasting solutions. Creativity I will look for new ways to be a person of character. Thriftiness I will look for the best value. Flexibility I will look for the good in changes. Gentleness I will look for ways to ease the pain of others. Tolerance I will look for ways to help others mature. Initiative I will look for ways to help others. Meekness I will look for ways to help those in need. Cautiousness I will look out for danger. Security I will look to my authorities for protection. Thoroughness I will make a list so I don't forget. Thriftiness I will make good use of what I already have. Hospitality I will make others feel important. Faith I will make right choices based on principles of character rather than whims of circumstance. Determination I will make sure my goals are right. Patience I will make the most of my spare time. Decisiveness I will make the right decision and stick to it. Responsibility I will make things right when I do wrong. Resourcefulness I will make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind. Justice I will never prejudice others. Self-Control I will not act impulsively. Joyfulness I will not allow my emotions to rule my mind. Contentment I will not always ask for "one more." Gentleness I will not annoy or irritate others. Persuasiveness I will not argue. Endurance I will not be a "quitter." Boldness I will not be afraid to speak the truth. Enthusiasm I will not be discouraged by failure. Determination I will not be discouraged by others. Diligence I will not be lazy. Flexibility I will not be stubborn. Meekness I will not boast. Truthfulness I will not cheat or steal. Contentment I will not complain about what I don't have. Patience I will not complain if I don't get my way. Obedience I will not complain. Flexibility I will not compromise what is right. Thriftiness I will not confuse what I need with what I want. Tolerance I will not confuse what is right with what is popular. Forgiveness I will not cover up my own wrongs but will be quick to ask for forgiveness. Attentiveness I will not draw attention to myself.

30 I Wills Alphabetically Self-Control I will not equate desires with rights. Truthfulness I will not exaggerate to make things seem different from what they are. Generosity I will not expect anything in return for my generosity. Hospitality I will not expect anything in return. Punctuality I will not fall into the trap of "just one more." Flexibility I will not get upset when plans change. Joyfulness I will not give in to discouragement. Decisiveness I will not give in to peer pressure. Meekness I will not grumble or complain. Dependability I will not have a bad attitude. Benevolence I will not hoard things for myself. Patience I will not interrupt. Discernment I will not judge hastily. Resourcefulness I will not litter. Decisiveness I will not look back. Responsibility I will not make excuses. Discretion I will not make fun of others. Security I will not meddle in the concerns of others. Loyalty I will not mock authorities. Deference I will not play loud music in public. Benevolence I will not profit from the misfortune of others. Initiative I will not put off until tomorrow the things I can do today. Discernment I will not repeat mistakes. Forgiveness I will not seek revenge. Persuasiveness I will not stretch the truth to make it more attractive. Sincerity I will not take advantage of other people. Faith I will not take things for granted. Forgiveness I will not take up offenses for others. Humility I will not think more highly of myself than I ought. Deference I will not use offensive language. Endurance I will not waste my time, energy, and talent on meaningless pursuits. Security I will not worry or fret. Deference I will notice those things around me. Sensitivity I will notice tone of voice. Honor I will obey cheerfully. Obedience I will obey my authorities immediately. Thoroughness I will pay attention to details. Orderliness I will pick up after myself. Punctuality I will plan a daily schedule and keep it. Thoroughness I will plan my work. Persuasiveness I will point others in the right direction. Loyalty I will point out the good in others. Discretion I will practice good manners. Humility I will praise my parents, teachers, teammates, and coaches. Generosity I will praise the good I see in others.

31 I Wills Alphabetically Hospitality I will prepare for guests. Punctuality I will prepare for unexpected delays. Dependability I will pull my share of the load. Endurance I will put my whole heart into everything I do. Enthusiasm I will put my whole heart into what I do. Sensitivity I will put myself in others' shoes. Availability I will put others ahead of myself. Orderliness I will put things back where they belong. Alertness I will recognize and heed warning signals. Generosity I will recycle. Gentleness I will reject violence as a solution to my problems. Wisdom I will remember there are consequences to all my actions. Resourcefulness I will repair, reuse, and recycle. Sincerity I will respect others' opinions. Justice I will respect the authority of the law. Flexibility I will respect the decisions of my authorities. Deference I will respect the feelings of others. Forgiveness I will respond kindly to those who hurt me. Orderliness I will return lost things to their rightful owners. Thriftiness I will save more and spend less. Self-Control I will see my anger as a sign that something is wrong in me. Benevolence I will see the needs of others as quickly as I see my own. Creativity I will see things from more than one perspective. Resourcefulness I will see value in objects, ideas, and people. Loyalty I will serve my family and teachers. Determination I will set goals. Self-Control I will set my own limits. Generosity I will share what I have with others. Gentleness I will show good manners. Honor I will show loyalty to my authorities. Gratefulness I will show my parents and teachers that I appreciate them. Sensitivity I will show that I care. Attentiveness I will sit or stand up straight. Boldness I will support others when they are right. Joyfulness I will smile at adversity. Enthusiasm I will smile. Honor I will speak only the truth. Justice I will speak out for what is pure, right, and true. Boldness I will speak with humility. Alertness I will stay away from unsafe places. Compassion I will stop to help. Gratefulness I will take care of my things. Humility I will take responsibility for all my actions. Sincerity I will take responsibility for my own actions. Joyfulness I will take time out of every day to laugh and to sing.

32 I Wills Alphabetically Cautiousness Alertness Truthfulness Cautiousness Discernment Enthusiasm Virtue Faith Humility Discretion Creativity Creativity Orderliness Contentment Persuasiveness Self-Control Contentment Sensitivity Hospitality Gratefulness I will talk at the right time. I will tell others of danger. I will tell the truth. I will think before I act. I will trace problems to their causes. I will treat every job as important. I will treat others as I would want them to treat me. I will trust those who have proven character. I will try again after each defeat. I will turn down any invitation to do wrong. I will use my talents for good. I will use principles to solve problems. I will use things only for their intended purposes. I will value people above things. I will wait for the best time. I will walk away from things that aren't right. I will want less and give more. I will watch facial expressions. I will welcome visitors. I will write "thank you" notes.

33 CQ by Spiritual Gift Exhortation Prophecy Teaching Serving Mercy Ruling Giving Wisdom Truthfulness Self-Control Alertness Attentiveness Orderliness Resourcefulness Discernment Obedience Reverence Hospitality Sensitivity Initiative Thriftiness Faith Sincerity Diligence Generosity Justice Responsibility Contentment Discretion Virtue Thoroughness Joyfulness Compassion Humility Punctuality Love Boldness Dependability Flexibility Gentleness Decisiveness Tolerance Creativity Forgiveness Security Availability Deference Determination Cautiousness Enthusiasm Persuasiveness Patience Endurance Meekness Loyalty Gratefulness