Our Monthly Character Qualities

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Our Monthly Character Qualities

JOYFULNESSVs. Self-Pity

The spontaneous enthusiasm of my spiritwhen my soul is in fellowship

with the Lord

Psalm 16:11


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SELF-CONTROLVs. Self-Indulgence

Instant obedience to the prompting ofGods spirit

Galatians 5:24-25


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PATIENCEVs. Restlessness

Accepting a difficult situation from Godwithout giving Him a deadline to

remove it

Romans 5:3-4


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ALERTNESSVs. Unawareness

Being aware of that which is takingplace around me so that I can have the

right responses

Mark 14:38


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WISDOMVs. Natural Inclinations

Seeing and responding to lifesituations from Gods frame of

reference

Proverbs 9:10


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ORDERLINESSVs. Disorganization

Preparing myself and my surroundingsso that I will achieve the greatest

efficiency

1 Corinthians 14:40



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TRUTHFULNESSVs. DeceptionEarning future trust byaccurately reporting past facts

Ephesians 4:25



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HOSPITALITYVs. LonelinessCheerfully sharing food, shelter

and spiritual refreshment withthose God brings into my life

Hebrews 13:2



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REVERENCEVs. DisrespectAwareness of how God is working

through the people and events inmy life to produce the characterof Christ in me

Hebrews 13:2



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DISCERNMENTVs. JudgementThe God-given ability to

understand why things happen

1 Samuel 16:7



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THRIFTINESSVs. ExtravagenceNot letting myself and others

spend that which is notnecessary

Luke 16:11



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INITIATIVEVs. UnresponsivenessRecognising and doing what

needs to be done beforeI am asked to do it

Romans 12:21



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SINCERITYVs. HypocrisyEagerness to do what is right

with transparent motives

1 Peter 1:22



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GENEROSITYVs. StinginessRealising that all I have belongs

to God and using it for Hispurposes

2 Corinthians 9:6



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FAITHVs. PresumptionVisualizing what God intends

to do in a given situationand acting in harmony with it

Hebrews 11:1



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CONTENTMENTVs. Covetness

Realizing that God has providedeverything that I need

for my present happiness

1 Timothy 6:8



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RESPONSIBILTYVs. Unreliability

Knowing and doing what bothGod and others areexpecting me to do

Romans 14:12



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JUSTICEVs. FairnessPersonal responsibility to

Gods unchanging laws

Micah 6:8



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VIRTUEVs. ImpurityThe moral excellence and

purity of spirit that radiatefrom my life as I obey Gods word

2 Peter 1:5



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THROUGHNESSVs. Incompleteness

Knowing what factors willdiminish the effectiveness of

my work or words if neglected

Proverbs 18:15



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DISCRETIONVs. Simple-mindednessThe ability to avoid words, actions

or attitudes which could resultin undesirable consequences

Proverbs 22:3



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PUNCTUALITYVs. Tardiness

Showing high esteem forother people and their time

Ecclesiastes 3:1



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HUMILITYVs. PrideRecognising that God and others

are actually responsible forthe achievements in my life

James 4:6



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COMPASSIONVs. IndifferenceInvesting whatever is necessary

to heal the hurts of others

1 John 3:17



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BOLDNESSVs. FearfulnessConfidence that what I have to

say or do is true and rightand just in the sight of God

Acts 4:29



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FLEXIBILTYVs. ResistanceNot setting my affections on

ideas or plans which could be changedby God or others

Colossians 3:2



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DEPENDABILITYVs. Inconsistency

Fulfilling what I have consentedto do even if it meansunexpected sacrifice

Psalm 15:4



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GENTLENESSVs. HarshnessShowing personal care and

concern in meeting the needsof others

1 Thessalonians 2:7



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AVAILABILITYVs. Self-centeredness

Making my own schedule andpriorities secondary to wishes

of those whom I am serving

Philippians 2:20-21



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CREATIVITYVs. Under-achievementApproaching a need, a task

or an idea from a new perspective

Romans 12:2



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CAUTIOUSNESSVs. Rashness

Knowing how important righttiming is in accomplishing

right actions

Proverbs 19:2



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DEFERENCEVs. RudenessLimiting my freedom in order

not to offend the tastesof those God has called me to serve

1 Thessalonians 2:7



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PERSUASIVENESSVs. Contentiousness

Guiding vital truth aroundanothers mental road-blocks

2 Timothy 2:24



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ENDURANCEVs. Giving-upThe inward strength to withstand

stress to accomplishGods best

Galatians 6:9



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ENTHUSIASMVs. ApathyExpressing with my spirit

the joy of my soul

1 Thessalonians 5:16-19



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GRATEFULNESSVs. Unthankfulness

Making known to God and othersin what ways they have

benefited my life

1 Corinthians 4:7



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LOYALTYVs. UnfaithfulnessUsing difficult times to

demonstrate my commitment to Godand to those whom He has calledme to serve

John 15:13



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MEEKNESSVs. AngerYielding my personal rights

and expectations to God

Psalm 62:5



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RESOURCEFULNESSVs. Wastefulness

Wise use of that which othersoften overlook or

discard

Luke 16:10



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ATTENTIVENESSVs. Unconcern

Showing the worth of a personby giving undivided attention

to their words and emotions

Hebrews 2:1

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