Character First

Alertness
Being aware of what is taking place around me so
I can have the right responses
Attentiveness
Showing the worth of a person or task by giving
my undivided concentration
Availability
Making my schedule and priorities secondary to
the wishes of those I serve
Benevolence
Giving to others’ basic needs without having as
my motive personal reward
Boldness
Confidence to say or do what is true, right,
and just
Cautiousness
Knowing the importance of right timing in
accomplishing right actions
Compassion
Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts
of others
Contentment
Realizing that true happiness does not depend on
material conditions
Creativity
Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a
new perspective
Decisiveness
The ability to recognize key factors and finalize
difficult decisions
Deference
Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes
of those around me
Dependability
Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means
unexpected sacrifice
Determination
Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right
time, regardless of the opposition
Diligence
Investing all my energy to complete the tasks
assigned to me
Discernment
Understanding the deeper reasons why things
happen
Discretion
Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and
attitudes that could bring undesirable
consequences
Endurance
The inward strength to withstand stress and do
my best
Enthusiasm
Expressing joy in each task as I give it my
best effort
Faith
Confidence that actions rooted in good character
will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot
see how
Flexibility
Willingness to change plans or ideas without
getting upset
Forgiveness
Clearing the record of those who have wronged
me and not holding a grudge
Generosity
Carefully managing my resources so I can freely
give to those in need
Gentleness
Showing consideration and personal concern for
others
Gratefulness
Letting others know by my words and actions
how they have benefited my life
Honor
Respecting others because of their worth as
human beings
Hospitality
Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, and friendship
with others
Humility
Acknowledging that achievement results from the
investment of others in my life
Initiative
Recognizing and doing what needs to be done
before I am asked to do it
Joyfulness
Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced
with unpleasant conditions
Justice
Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is
pure, right, and true
Loyalty
Using difficult times to demonstrate my
commitment to those I serve
Meekness
Yielding my personal rights and expectations
with a desire to serve
Obedience
Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction
of those who are responsible for me
Orderliness
Arranging myself and my surroundings to
achieve greater efficiency
Patience
Accepting a difficult situation without giving a
deadline to remove it
Persuasiveness
Guiding vital truths around another’s mental
roadblocks
Punctuality
Showing esteem for others by doing the right
thing at the right time
Resourcefulness
Making wise use of what others might overlook
or discard
Responsibility
Knowing and doing what is expected of me
Security
Structuring my life around that which cannot be
destroyed or taken away
Self-Control
Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right
Sensitivity
Using my senses to perceive the true attitudes
and emotions of others
Sincerity
Eagerly doing what is right with transparent
motives
Thoroughness
Knowing what factors will diminish the
effectiveness of my work or words, if neglected
Thriftiness
Allowing myself and others to spend only what is
necessary
Tolerance
Accepting others at different levels of maturity
Truthfulness
Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts
Virtue
The moral excellence evident in my life as I
consistently do what is right
Wisdom
Making practical application of truth in daily
decisions
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