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AlertnessBeing aware of what is taking place around me soI can have the right responses

AttentivenessShowing the worth of a person or task by givingmy undivided concentration

AvailabilityMaking my schedule and priorities secondary tothe wishes of those I serve

BenevolenceGiving to others basic needs without having asmy motive personal reward

BoldnessConfidence to say or do what is true, right,

and justCautiousnessKnowing the importance of right timing inaccomplishing right actions

CompassionInvesting whatever is necessary to heal the hurtsof others

ContentmentRealizing that true happiness does not depend onmaterial conditions

CreativityApproaching a need, a task, or an idea from a

new perspective

DecisivenessThe ability to recognize key factors and finalizedifficult decisions

DeferenceLimiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastesof those around me

DependabilityFulfilling what I consented to do, even if it meansunexpected sacrifice

Determination

Purposing to accomplish right goals at the righttime, regardless of the opposition

DiligenceInvesting all my energy to complete the tasksassigned to me

DiscernmentUnderstanding the deeper reasons why thingshappen

DiscretionRecognizing and avoiding words, actions, andattitudes that could bring undesirableconsequences

EnduranceThe inward strength to withstand stress and domy best

EnthusiasmExpressing joy in each task as I give it mybest effort

FaithConfidence that actions rooted in good characterwill yield the best outcome, even when I cannotsee how

FlexibilityWillingness to change plans or ideas withoutgetting upset

Forgiveness

Clearing the record of those who have wrongedme and not holding a grudge

GenerosityCarefully managing my resources so I can freelygive to those in need

GentlenessShowing consideration and personal concern forothers

GratefulnessLetting others know by my words and actionshow they have benefited my life

Honor

Respecting others because of their worth ashuman beings

HospitalityCheerfully sharing food, shelter, and friendshipwith others

HumilityAcknowledging that achievement results from theinvestment of others in my life

InitiativeRecognizing and doing what needs to be donebefore I am asked to do it

JoyfulnessMaintaining a good attitude, even when facedwith unpleasant conditions

JusticeTaking personal responsibility to uphold what ispure, right, and true

LoyaltyUsing difficult times to demonstrate mycommitment to those I serve

MeeknessYielding my personal rights and expectationswith a desire to serve

ObedienceQuickly and cheerfully carrying out the directio

of those who are responsible for meOrderlinessArranging myself and my surroundings toachieve greater efficiency

PatienceAccepting a difficult situation without giving adeadline to remove it

Persuasiveness

Guiding vital truths around anothers mentalroadblocks

PunctualityShowing esteem for others by doing the right

thing at the right time

Resourcefulness

Making wise use of what others might overlookor discard

ResponsibilityKnowing and doing what is expected of me

SecurityStructuring my life around that which cannot bedestroyed or taken away

Self-ControlRejecting wrong desires and doing what is right

SensitivityUsing my senses to perceive the true attitudesand emotions of others

SincerityEagerly doing what is right with transparentmotives

ThoroughnessKnowing what factors will diminish theeffectiveness of my work or words, if neglected

ThriftinessAllowing myself and others to spend only whatnecessary

ToleranceAccepting others at different levels of maturity

TruthfulnessEarning future trust by accurately reporting past fa

VirtueThe moral excellence evident in my life as Iconsistently do what is right

WisdomMaking practical application of truth in dailydecisions

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character: the inward values that determine outward actions