Operational Definitions of Character Qualities

(as found in the Character Bookshelf Series game, Character Clues)

TRUTHFULNESS ALERTNESS SELF-CONTROL WISDOM RESOURCEFULNESS ORDERLINESS ATTENTIVENESS

vs. Deception vs. Unawareness vs. Self-indulgence vs. Natural Inclinations vs. Wastefulness vs. Disorganization vs. Unconcern
Being aware of that which Showing the worth of a
Earning future trust by Instant obedience to the Seeing and responding to Wise use of that which oth- Preparing myself and my
is taking place around me so person by giving undivided
accurately reporting past initial promptings of Gods lifes situations from Gods ers would normally overlook surroundings so I will achieve
I can have the right response attention to his words and
facts Spirit frame of reference or discard the greatest efficiency
to it emotions
Ephesians 4:25 P1 Mark 14:38 S1 Galatians 5:2425 T1 Proverbs 9:10 E1 Luke 16:10 G1 I Corinthians 14:40 R1 Hebrews 2:1 M1

OBEDIENCE HOSPITALITY REVERENCE DISCERNMENT THRIFTINESS INITIATIVE SENSITIVITY

vs. Willfulness vs. Loneliness vs. Disrespect vs. Judgment vs. Extravagance vs. Unresponsiveness vs. Callousness
Cheerfully sharing food, Awareness of how God is Exercising my senses so I
Freedom to be creative The God-given ability to Not letting myself or others Recognizing and doing
shelter, and spiritual refresh- working through the people can perceive the true spirit
under the protection of understand why things spend that which is not nec- what needs to be done
ment with those whom God and events in my life to produce and emotions of those
divinely appointed authority happen essary before I am asked to do it
brings into my life the character of Christ in me around me
II Corinthians 10:5 P2 Hebrews 13:2 S2 Proverbs 23:1718 T2 I Samuel 16:7 E2 Luke 16:11 G2 Romans 12:21 R2 Romans 12:15 M2

SINCERITY GENEROSITY DILIGENCE FAITH CONTENTMENT RESPONSIBILITY JUSTICE

vs. Hypocrisy vs. Stinginess vs. Slothfulness vs.Presumption vs. Covetousness vs. Unreliability vs. Fairness
Visualizing each task as a Visualizing what God
Realizing that all I have Realizing that God has Knowing and doing what
Eagerness to do what is special assignment from the intends to do in a given situ- Personal responsibility to
belongs to God and using it provided everything I need both God and others are
right with transparent motives Lord and using all my ener- ation and acting in harmony Gods unchanging laws
for His purposes for my present happiness expecting from me
gies to accomplish it with it
I Peter 1:22 P3 II Corinthians 9:6 S3 Colossians 3:23 T3 Hebrews 11:1 E3 I Timothy 6:8 G3 Romans 14:12 R3 Micah 6:8 M3

VIRTUE JOYFULNESS THOROUGHNESS DISCRETION PUNCTUALITY HUMILITY COMPASSION

vs. Impurity vs. Self-pity vs. Incompleteness vs. Simplemindedness vs. Tardiness vs. Pride vs. Indifference
The moral excellence and The spontaneous enthu- Knowing what factors The ability to avoid words, Recognizing that it is actu-
Investing whatever is nec-
purity of spirit that radiate siasm of my spirit when my will diminish the effective- actions, and attitudes which Showing high esteem for ally God and others who are
essary to heal the hurts of
from my life as I obey Gods soul is in fellowship with the ness of my work or words could result in undesirable other people and their time responsible for the achieve-
others
Word Lord if neglected consequences ments in my life
II Peter 1:3 P4 Psalm 16:11 S4 Proverbs 18:15 T4 Proverbs 22:3 E4 Ecclesiastes 3:1 G4 James 4:6 R4 I John 3:17 M4

BOLDNESS FLEXIBILITY DEPENDABILITY LOVE TOLERANCE DECISIVENESS GENTLENESS

vs. Fearfulness vs. Resistance vs. Inconsistency vs. Selfishness vs. Prejudice vs. Double-mindedness vs. Harshness
Not setting my affections Acceptance of others as
Confidence that what I have Fulfilling what I consented Giving to others basic The ability to finalize diffi- Showing personal care
on ideas or plans which unique expressions of spe-
to say or do is true and right to do even if it means unex- needs without having as my cult decisions based on the and concern in meeting the
could be changed by God or cific character qualities in
and just in the sight of God pected sacrifice motive personal reward will and ways of God need of others
others varying degrees of maturity
Acts 4:29 P5 Colossians 3:2 S5 Psalm 15:4 T5 I Corinthians 13:3 E5 Philippians 2:2 G5 James 1:5 R5 I Thessalonians 2:7 M5

FORGIVENESS AVAILABILITY SECURITY CREATIVITY CAUTIOUSNESS DETERMINATION DEFERENCE

vs. Rejection vs. Self-centeredness vs. Anxiety vs. Underachievement vs. Rashness vs. Faintheartedness vs. Rudeness
Clearing the record of Making my own schedule Structuring my life around Limiting my freedom in
Approaching a need, a Knowing how important Purposing to accomplish
those who have wronged me and priorities secondary to that which is eternal and order not to offend the tastes
task, an idea from a new per- right timing is in accomplish- Gods goals in Gods time
and allowing God to love the wishes of those I am cannot be destroyed or taken of those whom God has
spective ing right actions regardless of the opposition
them through me serving away called me to serve
Ephesians 4:32 P6 Philippians 2:2021 S6 John 6:27 T6 Romans 12:2 E6 Proverbs 19:2 G6 II Timothy 4:78 R6 Romans 14:21 M6

PERSUASIVENESS ENDURANCE PATIENCE ENTHUSIASM GRATEFULNESS LOYALTY MEEKNESS

vs. Contentiousness vs. Giving up
The inward strength to
Guiding vital truths around
withstand stress to accom-
anothers mental roadblocks
plish Gods best
II Timothy 2:24 P7 Galatians 6:9
vs. Restlessness vs. Apathy vs. Unthankfulness vs. Unfaithfulness vs. Anger
Using difficult times to
Accepting a difficult situa- Making known to God and
Expressing with my soul demonstrate my commitment Yielding my personal rights
tion from God without giving others in what ways they
the joy of my spirit to God and to those whom He and expectations to God
Him a deadline to remove it have benefited my life
has called me to serve
S7 Romans 5:34 T7 I Thessalonians 5:16,19 E7 I Corinthians 4:7 G7 John 15:13 R7 Psalm 62:5 M7