25 Traits of Character

How many of these character traits are evident in your life?

1. Enthusiasm (Eccl. 9:10; Col. 2:23)
2. Diligence (Prov. 4:23; 1 Pet. 1:5)
3. Contentment (Phil. 4:11; 1 Tim. 6:6)
4. Dependable (1 Cor. 4:2)
5. Cheerfulness (Phil. 2:14)
6. Transcendence (Mt. 5:41; Luke 17:10)
7. Honesty / Truthful (2 Cor. 8:21)
8. Generous (Acts 20:35)
9. Loyalty (Prov. 17:17; John 15:13)
10. Service (1 Cor. 9:19; Mt. 23:11)
11. Determination / Steadfastness (Gal. 6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58)
12. Respectful (1 Thess. 5:12-13)
13. Responsibility (Rom. 14:12)
14. Temperance (Prov. 16:32; 25:28; 1 Cor. 9:25; James 3:2)
15. Tactful (Col. 4:6)
16. Selflessness (Luke 9:23; Rom. 15:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:5)
17. Prayerful (1 Thess. 5:17)
18. Thankful (1 Thess. 5:18)
19. Cautious (1 Thess. 5:21-22)
20. Obedient (1 Sam. 15:22; Heb. 13:7, 17)
21. Compassion (Col. 3:12-13)
22. Fairness (1 Tim. 5:21)
23. Humility / Meekness (James 4:6; John 3:30; Rom. 12:3, 16)
24. Forbearance (Eph. 4:2, 32; Col. 3:13; 1 Thess. 5:14; 1 Pet. 3:9-12)
25. Faith / Trust (Heb. 11:6)

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