60 CHRISTIAN CHARECTER BUILDERS
by World Bible Publishers, Inc.
Attentive
Paying attention to and respecting the person by giving genuine courtesy and consideration to God's Word or a person's words
Hebrews 2:1 "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip."
Available
Willing to adjust my schedule to fit the desires of God and others
Mark 1:17-18 “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him.”
Commited
Giving the Lord control of my life
Psalm 37:5 “Commit thy way unto the LORD: trust also in him: and he shall bring it to pass.”
Compassionate
Expressing a deep feeling of love and concern for others needs and difficulties
I Peter 3:8 “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.”
Confident
What I say or do will benefit me and, more importantly, others
Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Consistent
Living my daily life according to God’s principles
I Corinthians 15:58 “Therefore my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Content
Accepting whatever God provides for my life
Philippians 4:11 “Not that I speak in respect of wants: for I have learned in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”
Cooperative
Working together in unity and harmony
Ephesians 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Courageous
Realizing that God had given me the strength to face and trial or danger
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Creative
Using the talents I have been given to serve the Lord
I Timothy 4:14 “Neglect not the gift that is in thee…”
Decisive
Make decisions based on God’s perfect will
Romans 12:2 “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”
Dependable
Being reliable and trustworthy
Colossians 1:10 “That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.”
Determination
Doing all I can to accomplish my part in God’s plan
Hebrews 12:12-13 “Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees: And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way…”
Devotion
Setting my desire and hope upon God
Colossions 3:2 “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Dilligent
Working hard to do my best for the Lord
Colossions 3:23 “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.”
Discreet
Forming sound opinions and giving serious attention and thought to what one is doing
Psalm 112:5 “A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.”
Efficient
Making the most of every situation
Ephesians 5:16 “Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”
Fairness
Seeing a situation from the viewpoint of each person involved
Matthew 7:12 “Therefore do all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Faithful
Being loyal and true to the one I serve
Matthew 25:21 “…Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things.”
Forgiving
Overlooking a wrong that was done unto me
Colossians 3:13 “Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Friendly
Desiring to know and help others
Proverbs 18:24 “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.”
Generous
Giving to others because God has given to me
Deuternomony 16:17 “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee.”
Gentlesness
Being patient and kind with others
II Timothy 2:24 “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.”
Godliness
Changing our lives to line up with God’s character
III John 11 “…He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”
Honest
Being truthful and doing what is right
II Corinthians 8:21 “Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
Humble
Understanding my weaknesses and striving not to lift up myself above others
I Peter 5:5 “Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”
Joyful
Being filled with happiness in Christ
Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”
Just
Doing all things right, according to God’s laws
Genesis 6:9 “…Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.”
Kindness
Showing a loving attitude towards others
Ephesians 4:23 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
Loyal
Showing my commitment to a person or cause at all times
John 15:13 “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
Meekness
Yielding everything to God
Psalm 22:26 “The meek shall eat and be satisfied: They shall praise the Lord that seek Him: your heart shall live for ever.”
Merciful
Showing more kindness than justice requires
Luke 6:36 “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Obedience
Willing to do what God requires of me
Deuteronomy 13:4 “Ye shall walk after the Lord your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments, and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.”
Optimistic
Thinking of the best in all situations
Romans 8:25 “But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Patience
Going through a difficult situation with calm endurance and not complaining or losing self-control
Psalm 33:20 “Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.”
Peaceful
Yielding myself to the Lord for His control, for He is our peace
Philippians 4:7 “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Perseverance
Being able to cope with stress to accomplish God’s work
Galations 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Persuasive
Helping others to understand God’s point of view
II Timothy 2:25 “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.”
Prompt
Being on time and quick to act when a request is made
Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”
Prudent
Seeing what is likely to happen and giving careful thought in acting and planning
Proverbs 14:15 “The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going.”
Purposeful
Knowing God’s will for my life
II Timothy 1:9 “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works but according to his own purpose and grace…”
Resourceful
Ready to take on projects that others would overlook or discard
I Thessalonians 4:11 “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.”
Respectful
Honoring the authority God has placed in my life
I Thessalonians 5:12-13 “and we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.”
Secure
Feeling safe because of God’s protection
Proverbs 29:25 “…whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.”
Self-Controlled
Ruling my own life with obedience to the Holy Spirit
I Thessalonians 5:22 “Abstain from all appearance of evil.”
Sincere
Desiring to do what is right with pure motives
Joshua 24:14 “Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt, and serve ye the LORD.”
Submissive
Yielding myself to God’s guidance through others
Ephesians 5:21 “Submitting yourselves on to another in the fear of God.”
Supportive
Giving strength and courage to those with troubles
Galatians 6:2 “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
Tactful
Saying and doing the right thing, especially in a difficult situation
Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
Temperate
Not being extreme in any way or thing especially with regard to feelings or appetites
Titus 2:12 “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.”
Thankful
Expressing to God and others the ways they have shown me favor or kindness
I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
Thorough
Doing all that should be done to complete the job
Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might…”
Thoughtful
Remembering to think of others and their feelings
Philippians 2:4 “Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”
Thrifty
Using money wisely according to God’s principles
Proverbs 14:24 “The crown of the Wise I their riches…”
Tolerant
Being patient with the weakness of others
I Thessalonians “…support the weak, be patient toward all men.”
Truthful
Speaking what is true and accurate
Ephesians 4:25 “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members on of another.”
Understanding
The ability to know the meaning and reasoning behind a certain situation
Psalms 119:34 “Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law…”
Wisdom
The ability to make good judgments
I Kings 3:9 “Give therefore thy servant and understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad…”
