Commands of Christ Reference Command Quality Mt.4:17

Commands of ChristReference Command QualityMt.4:17 Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. HumilityMt. 4:19 Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. MeeknessMt. 5:12 Rejoice when you are reviled and persecuted. JoyfulnessMt. 5:16 Let your light shine before men so that they will glorify God. GenerosityMt. 5:17-18 Honor God's Law until heaven and earth pass away. LoveMt.5:24-25 First be reconciled to your brother, then come and offer your gift. ResponsibilityMt. 5:29-30 Conquer lust to stop mental adultery. Self-ControlMt.5:37 Keep your promises, for any deception comes from evil. TruthfulnessMt.5:39 Do not resist evil; go the second mile. DeferenceMt. 5:44 Love your enemies; bless those who curse you. CreativityMt.5:48 Be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. SincerityMt.6:1-18 Give, pray, and fast secretly to receive open rewards. FaithMt.6:19-20 Lay up treasures in heaven, not on earth. ThriftinessMt.6:33 Seek God's kingdom first and all else will be added to you. InitiativeMt. 7:1 Judge not in order to avoid being judged. DiscernmentMt.7:6 Do not cast your pearls before swine. DiscretionMt. 7:7 Ask and it shall be given to you, then seek and knock. ResourcefulnessMt. 7:12 Do to others what you want them to do to you. SensitivityMt. 7:13 Enter in at the strait gate rather than the wide gate. DecisivenessMt.7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing. AlertnessMt.9:38 Pray that the Lord of the harvest will se.nd forth laborers. CompassionMatthew10:16 Be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. WisdomMatthew 10:28 Fear not those who kill the body, but him who kills the soul. BoldnessMatthew 11:15 Listen to God's truth with spiritual ears. AttentivenessMatthew11:29 Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me. ObedienceMatthew 15:4 Honor your father and your mother. Honor/Reverence Matthew 16:6 Take heed, and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees. VirtueLuke 9:23 Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Jesus. DeterminationMatthew 18:10 Despise not one of these little ones. ToleranceMatthew 18:15 Go to your offender and tell him his fault. JusticeLuke 12:15 Take heed, and beware of covetousness. ContentmentMatthew 18:21-22 Forgive your offender seventy times seven. ForgivenessMatthew19:6 What God joins together, let no man put asunder. LoyaltyMatthew 20:26 Whoever will be great, let him be a servant. Availability

Commands of ChristMatthew 21:12 Make My house a house of prayer. PersuasivenessMatthew 21:21-22 Whatever you ask, ask in faith, believing that you will receive. PatienceLuke 14:12-13 When you make a feast, call the poor. HospitalityMatthew 22:19-21 Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's. GratefulnessMatthew 22:37 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. EnthusiasmMatthew 22:39 Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. GentlenessMatthew23:3 Obey the Pharisees' ordinances, but do not copy their works. CautiousnessMatthew 24:42-44 Watch and be ready for the Lord's return. PunctualityMatthew 26:26-27 Examine yourself, then partake of communion. ThoroughnessJohn 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled; believe in Me. SecurityJohn 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. DiligenceJohn 15:7 Abide in Me, and let My words abide in you. DependabilityMatthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation. EnduranceMatthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all nations. FlexibilityJohn 20:22 Receive the Holy Ghost, and be filled with power. Orderliness

Character Clues Achieving True Success

The Power of True Success Character Clues Achieving True

SuccessThe Power of True

Success

Alertness Alertness Alertness Unawareness Carelessness Carelessness

Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness Unconcern Distraction Distraction

Availability Availability Availability Self-Centeredness Self-Centeredness Self-Centeredness

Boldness Boldness Boldness Fearfulness Fearfulness Fearfulness

Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness Rashness Rashness Rashness

Compassion Compassion Compassion Indifference Indifference Indifference

Contentment Contentment Contentment Covetousness Covetousness Covetousness

Creativity Creativity Creativity Under-achievement

Underachievement Underachievement

Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness Double-mindedness Procrastination Double-mindedness

Character Quality Opposing Character Quality




Success


Deference Deference Deference Rudeness Rudeness Offensiveness

Dependability Dependability Dependability Inconsistency Inconsistency Inconsistency

Determination Determination Determination Faint-heartedness Faintheartedness Faintheartedness

Diligence Diligence Diligence Slothfulness Slothfulness Slothfulness

Discernment Discernment Discernment Judgment Shortsightedness Judgment

Discretion Discretion Discretion Simple-mindedness Simplemindedness Simple-mindedness

Endurance Endurance Endurance Giving up Discouragement Discouragement

Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Apathy Apathy Apathy

Faith Faith Faith Presumption Presumption Unbelief




Success


Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility Resistance Resistance Resistance

Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness Rejection Rejection Bitterness

Generosity Generosity Generosity Stinginess Stinginess Stinginess

Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness Harshness Harshness Harshness

Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness Unthankfulness Unthankfulness Murmuring

Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality Loneliness Loneliness Unfriendliness

Humility Humility Humility Pride Pride Pride

Initiative Initiative Initiative Unresponsiveness Idleness Idleness

Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness Self-Pity Self-Pity Self-Pity




Success


Justice Justice Justice Fairness Corruption Fairness

Love Benevolence Love Selfishness Selfishness Selfishness

Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty Unfaithfulness Unfaithfulness Infidelity

Meekness Meekness Meekness Anger Anger Anger

Obedience Obedience Obedience Willfulness Willfulness Willfulness

Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness Disorganization Confusion Confusion

Patience Patience Patience Restlessness Restlessness Restlessness

Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Contentiousness Contentiousness Contentiousness

Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality Tardiness Tardiness Tardiness




Success


Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Wastefulness Wastefulness Wastefulness

Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility Unreliability Unreliability Unreliability

Reverence Honor Honor Disrespect Disrespect Disrespect

Security Security Security Anxiety Anxiety Anxiety

Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control Self-indulgence Self-indulgence Self-indulgence

Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity Callousness Callousness Callousness

Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity Hypocrisy Hypocrisy Hypocrisy

Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness Incompleteness Incompleteness Incompleteness

Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness Extravagance Extravagance Extravagance




Success


Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance Prejudice Prejudice Condemnation

Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness Deception Deception Deception

Virtue Virtue Virtue Impurity Impurity Weakness

Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom Natural inclinations

Foolishness Foolishness


The Power of True Success

Alertness Alertness Alertness

Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness

Availability Availability Availability

Boldness Boldness Boldness

Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness

Compassion Compassion Compassion

Contentment Contentment Contentment

Creativity Creativity Creativity

Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness

Character Quality

Character Clues Achieving True Success The Power of True Success

Being aware of that which is takingplace around me so that I can havethe right responses to them.

Being aware of what is taking placearound me so I can have the rightresponses.

Exercising my physical andspiritual senses to recognizedangerss that could diminish theresources entrusted to me.

Showing the worth of a person bygiving undivided attention to hiswords and emotions

Showing the worth of a person ortask by giving my undividedconcentration.

Giving a "hearing heart" to thepeople or projects that need ourconcentration.

Making my own schedule andpriorities secondary to the wishes ofthose I am serving.

Making my own schedule andpriorities secondary to the wishes ofthose I serve.

Simplifying our daily needs so weare ready and able to serve thosewhom God brings to us.

Confidence that what I have to sayor do is true and right and just inthe sight of God.

Confidence that what I have to sayor do is true, right, and just.

Welcoming any suffering that comesfrom doing what is right, because itwill produce a greater power of love.

Knowing how important righttiming is in accomplishing rightactions.

Knowing how important righttiming is in accomplishing rightactions.

Planning for the success of aventure by following the ways ofGod rather than my naturalinclinations.

Investing whatever is necessary toheal the hurts of others.

Investing whatever is necessary toheal the hurts of others.

Responding to a deep need with alonging to do whatever is necessaryto meet it.

Realizing God has providedeverything that I need for mypresent happiness.

Realizing that true happiness doesnot depend on material conditions.

Realizing that God has alreadyprovided everything I need for mypresent and future happiness.

Approaching a need, a task, or anidea from a new perspective.

Approaching a need, a task, or anidea from a new perspective.

Cultivating wise thoughts, prudentwords, and skillful actions to carryout God's will.

The ability to finalize difficultdecisions based on the will and waysof God.

The ability to recognize key factorsand finalize difficult decisions.

Choosing to do what is right basedon accurate facts, wise counsel, andclearly defined goals.

Definition



Character Quality

Deference Deference Deference

Dependability Dependability Dependability

Determination Determination Determination

Diligence Diligence Diligence

Discernment Discernment Discernment

Discretion Discretion Discretion

Endurance Endurance Endurance

Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm

Faith Faith Faith


Definition

Limiting my freedom in order not tooffend the tastes of those God hascalled me to serve.

Limiting my freedom so I do notoffend the tastes of those aroundme.

Putting the welfare of others aheadof our own personal pleasures.

Fulfilling what I consented to do,even if it means unexpectedsacrifice.

Fulfilling what I consented to do,even if it means unexpectedsacrifice.

Purposing in our hearts to do thewill of God whatever the cost.

Purposing to accomplish God's goalsin God's time, regardless of theopposition.

Purposing to accomplish right goalsat the right time, regardless of theopposition.

Looking at insurmountableobstacles as opportunities to cry outfor God's supernatural intervention.

Visualizing each task as a specialassignment from the Lord and usingall my energies to accomplish it.

Investing my time and energy tocomplete each task assigned to me.

Accepting each task as a specialassignment from the Lord and usingall my energies to do it quickly andskillfully.

The God-given ability to understandwhy things happen.

Understanding the deeper reasonswhy things happen.

The ability to distinguish betweenwhat is good and what is evil, inorder to make wise decisions.

The ability to avoid words, actions,and attitudes which could result inundesireable consequences.

Recognizing and avoiding words,actions, and attitudes that couldbring undesirable consequences.

Using wisdom to avoid damagingattitudes, words, and actions and togive insightful counsel.

The inward strength to withstandstress to accomplish God's best.

The inward strength to withstandstress and do my best.

Experiencing the power of God'slove by rejoicing in trials andtribulations.

Expressing with my spirit the joy ofmy soul.

Expressing joy in each task as I giveit my best effort.

God's energy in my spirit expressingitself through my mind, will, andemotions.

Visualizing what God intends to doin a given situation and acting inharmony with it.

Confidence that actions rooted ingood character will yield the bestoutcome, even when I cannot seehow.

Recognizing God's will in a givenmatter and acting upon it.



Character Quality

Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility

Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness

Generosity Generosity Generosity

Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness

Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness

Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality

Humility Humility Humility

Initiative Initiative Initiative

Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness


Definition

Not setting my affections on ideas orplans which could be changed byGod or others.

Willingness to change plans or ideasaccording to the direction of myauthorities.

Not setting my affections on plansor places that could be changed bythose whom I am serving.

Clearing the record of those whohave wronged me and allowing Godto love them through me.

Clearing the record of those whohave wronged me and not holding agrudge.

Responding to offenders so that thepower of God's love through me canheal them.

Realizing that all I have belongs toGod and using it for His purposes.

Carefully managing my resources soI can freely give to those in need.

Demonstrating the nature of God bywisely reinvesting the resourcesthat He has entrusted to us.

Showing personal care and concernin meeting the needs of others.

Showing consideration and personalconcern for others.

Supporting others during theirtimes of weakness so that they canachieve their full potential in theLord.

Making known to God and others inwhat ways they have benefited mylife.

Letting others know by my wordsand actions how they have benefitedmy life.

Expressing a sincere appreciation toGod and to others for the ways theyhave benefited my life.

Cheerfully sharing food, shelter,and spiritual refreshment withthose God brings into my life.

Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, orconversation to benefit others.

Using what God has given to us todemonstrate His love for others.

Recognizing that God and others areactually responsible for theachievements in my life.

Acknowledging that achievementresults from the investment ofothers in my life.

Recognizing and acknowledging mytotal dependence upon the Lord andseeking His will for every decision.

Recognizing and doing what needsto be done before I am asked to doit.

Recognizing and doing what needsto be done before I am asked to doit.

Acting on the rhemas that Godgives to us in His Word.

The spontaneous enthusiasm of myspirit when my soul is in fellowshipwith the Lord.

Maintaining a good attitude, evenwhen faced with unplesantconditions.

The bright spirit and radiantcountenance that come by being infull fellowship with the Lord.



Character Quality

Justice Justice Justice

Love Benevolence Love

Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty

Meekness Meekness Meekness

Obedience Obedience Obedience

Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness

Patience Patience Patience

Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness

Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality


Definition

Personal responsibility to God'sunchanging laws.

Taking personal responsibility touphold what is pure, right, and true.

Carrying out wise jugdments basedon the laws and character of God.

Giving to others' basic needswithout having as my motivepersonal reward.

Giving to others' basic needswithout having as my motivepersonal reward.

Giving to the basic needs of othersso that their authorities get thecredit, God gets the glory, and wehave the joy of eternal rewards.

Using difficult times to demonstratemy commitment to God and to thosewhom He has called me to serve.

Using difficult times to demonstratemy commitment to those I serve.

The bonding of individuals in a long-term commitment of sacrificialsupport and defense.

Yielding my personal rights andexpectations to God.

Yielding my personal rights andexpectations, with a desire to serve.

Yielding our rights to God so He candemonstrate His peace and powerthrough us.

Freedom to be creative under theprotection of divinely-appointedauthority

Quickly and cheerfully carrying outthe wise direction of those who areresponsible for me.

Freedom to be creative under theprotection of divinely appointedauthorities.

Preparing myself and mysurroundings so that I will achievethe greatest efficiency.

Arranging myself and mysurroundings to achieve greaterefficiency.

Keeping everything that is underour jurisdiction neat, clean,functional, and in its proper place.

Accepting a difficult situation fromGod without giving Him a deadlineto remove it.

Accepting a dificult situationwithout giving a deadline to removeit.

Welcoming trials and tribulations as friends and allowing them to perfectour character.

Guiding vital truths aroundanother's mental roadblocks.

Guiding vital truths aroundanother's mental roadblocks.

Convincing others to follow God'sways because of how His ways areworking in our lives.

Showing high esteem for otherpeople and their time.

Showing esteem for others by doingthe right thing at the right time.

Demonstrating the worth of peopleand time by arriving forappointments before they begin.



Character Quality

Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness

Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility

Reverence Honor Honor

Security Security Security

Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control

Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity

Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity

Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness

Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness


Definition

Wise use of that which others wouldnormally overlook or discard.

Finding practical uses for thatwhich others would overlook ordiscard.

Increasing assets by seeing value inwhat others overlook or discard.

Knowing and doing what both Godand others are expecting from me.

Knowing and doing what is expected of me.

Knowing and doing what God andothers are expecting of me.

Awareness of how God is workingthrough the people and events in mylife to produce the character ofChrist in me.

Respecting those in leadershipbecause of the higher authoritiesthey represent.

Humbling myself in the presence ofa God-given authority andexpressing my devotion with anappropriate gift.

Structuring my life around what iseternal and cannot be destroyed ortaken away.

Structuring my life around thatwhich cannot be destroyed or takenaway.

Knowing that God will never leaveus nor forsake us and that whateverwe give to Him will become aneternal treasure.

Instant obedience to the initalpromptings of God's Spirit.

Rejecting wrong desires and doingwhat is right.

The power of the Holy Spirit thatresults from passing the tests of theSpirit.

Exercising my senses so that I canperceive the true spirit andemotions of those around me.

Perceiving the true attitudes andemotions of those around me.

Being aware of the pain in othersbecause of the healing we havereceived from God for similar hurts.

Eagerness to do what is right withtransparent motives.

Eagerness to do what is right, withtransparent motives.

Being as genuine on the inside aswe appear to be on the outside.

Knowing what factors will diminishthe effectiveness of my work orwords, if neglected.

Knowing what factors will diminishthe effectiveness of my work orwords, if neglected.

Carrying out each task inpreparation for God's personalinspection and approval.

Not letting myself or others spendthat which is not necessary.

Allowing myself and others to spendonly what is necessary.

Multiplying my resources throughwise investments so I have more togive back to God.



Character Quality

Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance

Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness

Virtue Virtue Virtue

Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom


Definition

Acceptance of others as uniqueexpressions of specific characterqualities in varying degrees ofmaturity.

Realizing that everyone is atvarying levels of characterdevelopment.

Making allowances for those wholack wisdom or maturity andpraying that they will see and followGod's ways.

Earning future trust by accuratelyreporting past facts.

Earning future trust by accuratelyreporting past facts.

Communicating by life and wordwhat is genuine and accurate.

The moral excellence and purity ofspirit that radiate from my life as Iobey God's Word.

The moral excellence evident in mylife as I consistently do what isright.

The power of a life that is inharmony with the holy standards ofGod.

Seeing and responding to lifesituations from God's frame ofreference.

Making practical applications oftruth in daily decisions.

Seeing the hand of God in everyexperience of life.



Alertness Alertness Alertness

Attentiveness Attentiveness Attentiveness

Availability Availability Availability

Boldness Boldness Boldness

Cautiousness Cautiousness Cautiousness

Compassion Compassion Compassion

Contentment Contentment Contentment

Creativity Creativity Creativity

Decisiveness Decisiveness Decisiveness

Character Quality

Character Clues Code

Reference (Character

Clues)S-1 Mark 14:38

M-1 Heb. 2:1

S-6 Phil. 2:20-21

P-5 Acts 4:29

G-6 Prov. 19:2

M-4 I John 3:17

G-3 I Tim. 6:8

E-6 Rom. 12:2

R-5



Character Quality

Deference Deference Deference

Dependability Dependability Dependability

Determination Determination Determination

Diligence Diligence Diligence

Discernment Discernment Discernment

Discretion Discretion Discretion

Endurance Endurance Endurance

Enthusiasm Enthusiasm Enthusiasm

Faith Faith Faith



Clues)M-6 Rom. 14:21

T-5 Ps. 15:4

R-6 II Tim. 4:7-8

T-3 Col. 3:23

E-2 I Sam. 16:7

E-4 Prov. 22:3

S-7 Gal. 6:9

E-7 I Thess. 5:16,19

E-3 Heb. 11:1



Character Quality

Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility

Forgiveness Forgiveness Forgiveness

Generosity Generosity Generosity

Gentleness Gentleness Gentleness

Gratefulness Gratefulness Gratefulness

Hospitality Hospitality Hospitality

Humility Humility Humility

Initiative Initiative Initiative

Joyfulness Joyfulness Joyfulness



Clues)S-5 Col. 3:2

P-6 Eph. 4:32

S-3 II Cor. 9:6

M-5 I Thess. 2:7

G-7 I Cor. 4:7

S-2 Heb. 13:2

R-4 James 4:6

R-2 Romans 12:21

S-4 Ps. 16:11



Character Quality

Justice Justice Justice

Love Benevolence Love

Loyalty Loyalty Loyalty

Meekness Meekness Meekness

Obedience Obedience Obedience

Orderliness Orderliness Orderliness

Patience Patience Patience

Persuasiveness Persuasiveness Persuasiveness

Punctuality Punctuality Punctuality



Clues)M-3 Micah 6:8

E-5 I Cor 13:3

R-7 John 15:13

M-7 Ps. 62:5

P-2 II Cor. 10:5

R-1 I Cor. 14:40

T-7 Rom. 5:3-4

P-7 II Tim. 2:24

G-4 Eccl. 3:1



Character Quality

Resourcefulness Resourcefulness Resourcefulness

Responsibility Responsibility Responsibility

Reverence Honor Honor

Security Security Security

Self-Control Self-Control Self-Control

Sensitivity Sensitivity Sensitivity

Sincerity Sincerity Sincerity

Thoroughness Thoroughness Thoroughness

Thriftiness Thriftiness Thriftiness



Clues)G-1 Luke 16:10

R-3 Rom. 14:12

T-2 Prov. 23:17-18

T-6 John 6:27

T-1 Gal. 5:24-25

M-2 Rom. 12:15

P-3 I Peter 1:22

T-4 Prov. 18:15

G-2 Luke 16:11



Character Quality

Tolerance Tolerance Tolerance

Truthfulness Truthfulness Truthfulness

Virtue Virtue Virtue

Wisdom Wisdom Wisdom



Clues)G-5 Phil. 2:2

P-1 Eph. 4:25

P-4 II Peter 1:3

E-1 Prov. 9:10

Alertness I will … keep my eyes and ears open.I will … recognize and heed warning signals.I will … choose to do right before I'm tempted.I will … tell others of danger.I will … stay away from unsafe places.

Attentiveness I will … look at people when they speak to me.I will … ask questions if I don't understand.I will … sit or stand up straight.I will … not draw attention to myself.I will … keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth from distractions.

Availability I will … put others ahead of myself.I will … find a way to help, not a way to hide.I will … be ready when I'm called.I will … be glad for the chance to serve.I will … check with the right person before I make commitments.

Benevolence I will … see the needs of others as quickly as I see my own.I will … give freely without expecting anything in return.I will … not hoard things for myself.I will … not profit from the misfortune of others.I will … give more as I get more.

Boldness I will … not be afraid to speak the truth.I will … keep a clear conscience.I will … support others when they are right.I will … be willing to stand alone.I will … speak with humility.

Cautiousness I will … think before I act.I will … follow safety rules.I will … ask permission.I will … talk at the right time.I will … look out for danger.

Compassion I will … stop to help.I will … listen when others want to talk.I will … give of my resources to help those in need.I will … look for lasting solutions.I will … comfort others without regard to race, gender, faith, age, or nationality.

Contentment I will … be thankful for what I do have.I will … not complain about what I don't have.I will … not always ask for "one more."I will … value people above things.I will … want less and give more.

Creativity I will … use my talents for good.I will … see things from more than one perspective.I will … use principles to solve problems.I will … learn all I can.I will … look for new ways to be a person of character.

Decisiveness I will … not look back.I will … do what I say.I will … make the right decision and stick to it.I will … look at things from more than one point of view before making up my mind.I will … not give in to peer pressure.

Deference I will … notice those things around me.I will … respect the feelings of others.I will … not use offensive language.I will … not play loud music in public.I will … be careful how I dress.

Dependability I will … keep my word.I will … be careful what I promise.I will … correct my mistakes.I will … pull my share of the load.I will … not have a bad attitude.

Determination I will … set goals.I will … make sure my goals are right.I will … ignore distractions.I will … not be discouraged by others.I will … face problems head-on.

Diligence I will … finish my projects.I will … do a job right.I will … follow instructions.I will … concentrate on my work.I will … not be lazy.

Discernment I will … ask questions.I will … not judge hastily.I will … learn from experience.I will … not repeat mistakes.I will … trace problems to their causes.

Discretion I will … choose my words carefully.I will … practice good manners.I will … listen to criticism.I will … not make fun of others.I will … turn down any invitation to do wrong.

Endurance I will … not be a "quitter."I will … accept both instruction and correction.I will … not waste my time, energy, and talent on meaningless pursuits.I will … bend instead of break.I will … put my whole heart into everything I do.

Enthusiasm I will … be an energy-giver.I will … smile.I will … treat every job as important.I will … put my whole heart into what I do.I will … not be discouraged by failure.

Faith I will … expect the best.I will … make right choices based on principles of character rather than whims of circumstance.I will … believe the truth and reject a lie.I will … not take things for granted.I will … trust those who have proven character.

Flexibility I will … not get upset when plans change.I will … respect the decisions of my authorities.I will … not be stubborn.I will … look for the good in changes.I will … not compromise what is right.

Forgiveness I will … be quick to forgive.I will … not cover up my own wrongs but will be quick to ask for forgiveness.I will … not seek revenge.I will … respond kindly to those who hurt me.I will … not take up offenses for others.

Generosity I will … share what I have with others.I will … recycle.I will … not expect anything in return for my generosity.I will … give of my time and talents.I will … praise the good I see in others.

Gentleness I will … show good manners.I will … reject violence as a solution to my problems.I will … look for ways to ease the pain of others.I will … not annoy or irritate others.I will … be a peacemaker.

Gratefulness I will … show my parents and teachers that I appreciate them.I will … write "thank you" notes.I will … take care of my things.I will … be content with what I have.I will … count my benefits rather than my burdens.

Honor I will … be attentive to those who lead me.I will … show loyalty to my authorities.I will … speak only the truth.I will … obey cheerfully.I will … give place to those who are older or hold positions of prominence.

Hospitality I will … welcome visitors.I will … make others feel important.I will … prepare for guests.I will … gladly share my things.I will … not expect anything in return.

Humility I will … praise my parents, teachers, teammates, and coaches.I will … not think more highly of myself than I ought.I will … take responsibility for all my actions.I will … try again after each defeat.I will … give credit to those who have made me successful.

Initiative I will … do what is right before being told.I will … not put off until tomorrow the things I can do today.I will … contribute to the success of the whole team.I will … be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem.I will … look for ways to help others.

Joyfulness I will … look for good in all things.I will … smile at adversity.I will … not give in to discouragement.I will … not allow my emotions to rule my mind.I will … take time out of every day to laugh and to sing.

Justice I will … respect the authority of the law.I will … speak out for what is pure, right, and true.I will … never prejudice others.I will … always remain open to reason.I will … keep my own conscience clean.

Loyalty I will … serve my family and teachers.I will … encourage others in hard times.I will … not mock authorities.I will … point out the good in others.I will … honor my country.

Meekness I will … be slow to get angry.I will … not boast.I will … not grumble or complain.I will … look for ways to help those in need.I will … be willing to go last.

Obedience I will … obey my authorities immediately.I will … have a cheerful attitude.I will … complete all that I am expected to doI will … not complain.I will … go the "extra mile."

Orderliness I will … pick up after myself.I will … keep my work and play areas clean and neat.I will … put things back where they belong.I will … use things only for their intended purposes.I will … return lost things to their rightful owners.

Patience I will … change the things I can change and accept the things I can't.I will … keep trying until I succeed.I will … make the most of my spare time.I will … not interrupt.I will … not complain if I don't get my way.

Persuasiveness I will … point others in the right direction.I will … not stretch the truth to make it more attractive.I will … appeal to a person's conscience in terms of character.I will … wait for the best time.I will … not argue.

Punctuality I will … be at the right place at the right time.I will … prepare for unexpected delays.I will … do my work ahead of time.I will … plan a daily schedule and keep it.I will … not fall into the trap of "just one more."

Resourcefulness I will … see value in objects, ideas, and people.I will … repair, reuse, and recycle.I will … make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind.I will … give away or sell the things I do not use.I will … not litter.

Responsibility I will … keep my promises.I will … not make excuses.I will … do all my work to the best of my ability.I will … make things right when I do wrong.I will … know my duty and do my duty.

Security I will … not worry or fret.I will … look to my authorities for protection.I will … correct unsafe conditions.I will … find peace of mind in a clear conscience rather than personal comfort.I will … not meddle in the concerns of others.

Self-Control I will … not act impulsively.I will … not equate desires with rights.I will … set my own limits.I will … see my anger as a sign that something is wrong in me.I will … walk away from things that aren't right.

Sensitivity I will … listen to others fully.I will … watch facial expressions.I will … notice tone of voice.I will … put myself in others' shoes.I will … show that I care.

Sincerity I will … be all that I can be.I will … take responsibility for my own actions.I will … respect others' opinions.I will … always mean what I say.I will … not take advantage of other people.

Thoroughness I will … plan my work.I will … pay attention to details.I will … make a list so I don't forget.I will … finish what I start.I will … clean up before I quit.

Thriftiness I will … save more and spend less.I will … make good use of what I already have.I will … look for the best value.I will … budget my time, money, and energy.I will … not confuse what I need with what I want.

Tolerance I will … not confuse what is right with what is popular.I will … expect the same of myself as I expect of others.I will … look for ways to help others mature.I will … accept my own unchangeables and the unchangeables of others.I will … listen before I form an opinion.

Truthfulness I will … tell the truth.I will … encourage others to be truthful.I will … not cheat or steal.I will … admit when I am wrong.I will … not exaggerate to make things seem different from what they are.

Virtue I will … do what is right and encourage others to do the same.I will … guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts.I will … learn to stand alone.I will … abstain from anything which might damage or pollute my mind or body.I will … treat others as I would want them to treat me.

Wisdom I will … listen to my parents and teachers.I will … learn from correction.I will … choose my friends carefully.I will … remember there are consequences to all my actions.I will … ask, "What is the right thing to do?"

I Wills Alphabetically

Virtue I will … abstain from anything which might damage or pollute my mind or body.Endurance I will … accept both instruction and correction.Tolerance I will … accept my own unchangeables and the unchangeables of others.Truthfulness I will … admit when I am wrong.Sincerity I will … always mean what I say.Justice I will … always remain open to reason.Persuasiveness I will … appeal to a person's conscience in terms of character.Cautiousness I will … ask permission.Attentiveness I will … ask questions if I don't understand.Discernment I will … ask questions.Wisdom I will … ask, "What is the right thing to do?"Initiative I will … be a part of the solution rather than part of the problem.Gentleness I will … be a peacemaker.Sincerity I will … be all that I can be.Enthusiasm I will … be an energy-giver.Punctuality I will … be at the right place at the right time.Honor I will … be attentive to those who lead me.Deference I will … be careful how I dress.Dependability I will … be careful what I promise.Gratefulness I will … be content with what I have.Availability I will … be glad for the chance to serve.Forgiveness I will … be quick to forgive.Availability I will … be ready when I'm called.Meekness I will … be slow to get angry.Contentment I will … be thankful for what I do have.Meekness I will … be willing to go last.Boldness I will … be willing to stand alone.Faith I will … believe the truth and reject a lie.Endurance I will … bend instead of break.Thriftiness I will … budget my time, money, and energy.Patience I will … change the things I can change and accept the things I can't.Availability I will … check with the right person before I make commitments.Wisdom I will … choose my friends carefully.Discretion I will … choose my words carefully.Alertness I will … choose to do right before I'm tempted.Thoroughness I will … clean up before I quit.Compassion I will … comfort others without regard to race, gender, faith, age, or nationality.Obedience I will … complete all that I am expected to doDiligence I will … concentrate on my work.Initiative I will … contribute to the success of the whole team.Dependability I will … correct my mistakes.Security I will … correct unsafe conditions.Gratefulness I will … count my benefits rather than my burdens.Diligence I will … do a job right.Responsibility I will … do all my work to the best of my ability.


Punctuality I will … do my work ahead of time.Decisiveness I will … do what I say.Virtue I will … do what is right and encourage others to do the same.Initiative I will … do what is right before being told.Loyalty I will … encourage others in hard times.Truthfulness I will … encourage others to be truthful.Faith I will … expect the best.Tolerance I will … expect the same of myself as I expect of others.Determination I will … face problems head-on.Availability I will … find a way to help, not a way to hide.Security I will … find peace of mind in a clear conscience rather than personal comfort.Diligence I will … finish my projects.Thoroughness I will … finish what I start.Diligence I will … follow instructions.Cautiousness I will … follow safety rules.Resourcefulness I will … give away or sell the things I do not use.Humility I will … give credit to those who have made me successful.Benevolence I will … give freely without expecting anything in return.Benevolence I will … give more as I get more.Compassion I will … give of my resources to help those in need.Generosity I will … give of my time and talents.Honor I will … give place to those who are older or hold positions of prominence.Hospitality I will … gladly share my things.Obedience I will … go the "extra mile."Virtue I will … guard my eyes, ears, words, and thoughts.Obedience I will … have a cheerful attitude.Loyalty I will … honor my country.Determination I will … ignore distractions.Boldness I will … keep a clear conscience.Alertness I will … keep my eyes and ears open.Attentiveness I will … keep my eyes, ears, hands, feet, and mouth from distractions.Justice I will … keep my own conscience clean.Responsibility I will … keep my promises.Dependability I will … keep my word.Orderliness I will … keep my work and play areas clean and neat.Patience I will … keep trying until I succeed.Responsibility I will … know my duty and do my duty.Creativity I will … learn all I can.Wisdom I will … learn from correction.Discernment I will … learn from experience.Virtue I will … learn to stand alone.Wisdom I will … listen to my parents and teachers.Tolerance I will … listen before I form an opinion.Discretion I will … listen to criticism.Sensitivity I will … listen to others fully.


Compassion I will … listen when others want to talk.Attentiveness I will … look at people when they speak to me.Decisiveness I will … look at things from more than one point of view before making up my mind.Joyfulness I will … look for good in all things.Compassion I will … look for lasting solutions.Creativity I will … look for new ways to be a person of character.Thriftiness I will … look for the best value.Flexibility I will … look for the good in changes.Gentleness I will … look for ways to ease the pain of others.Tolerance I will … look for ways to help others mature.Initiative I will … look for ways to help others.Meekness I will … look for ways to help those in need.Cautiousness I will … look out for danger.Security I will … look to my authorities for protection.Thoroughness I will … make a list so I don't forget.Thriftiness I will … make good use of what I already have.Hospitality I will … make others feel important.Faith I will … make right choices based on principles of character rather than whims of circumstance.Determination I will … make sure my goals are right.Patience I will … make the most of my spare time.Decisiveness I will … make the right decision and stick to it.Responsibility I will … make things right when I do wrong.Resourcefulness I will … make wise use of my time, talents, energy, and mind.Justice I will … never prejudice others.Self-Control I will … not act impulsively.Joyfulness I will … not allow my emotions to rule my mind.Contentment I will … not always ask for "one more."Gentleness I will … not annoy or irritate others.Persuasiveness I will … not argue.Endurance I will … not be a "quitter."Boldness I will … not be afraid to speak the truth.Enthusiasm I will … not be discouraged by failure.Determination I will … not be discouraged by others.Diligence I will … not be lazy.Flexibility I will … not be stubborn.Meekness I will … not boast.Truthfulness I will … not cheat or steal.Contentment I will … not complain about what I don't have.Patience I will … not complain if I don't get my way.Obedience I will … not complain.Flexibility I will … not compromise what is right.Thriftiness I will … not confuse what I need with what I want.Tolerance I will … not confuse what is right with what is popular.Forgiveness I will … not cover up my own wrongs but will be quick to ask for forgiveness.Attentiveness I will … not draw attention to myself.


Self-Control I will … not equate desires with rights.Truthfulness I will … not exaggerate to make things seem different from what they are.Generosity I will … not expect anything in return for my generosity.Hospitality I will … not expect anything in return.Punctuality I will … not fall into the trap of "just one more."Flexibility I will … not get upset when plans change.Joyfulness I will … not give in to discouragement.Decisiveness I will … not give in to peer pressure.Meekness I will … not grumble or complain.Dependability I will … not have a bad attitude.Benevolence I will … not hoard things for myself.Patience I will … not interrupt.Discernment I will … not judge hastily.Resourcefulness I will … not litter.Decisiveness I will … not look back.Responsibility I will … not make excuses.Discretion I will … not make fun of others.Security I will … not meddle in the concerns of others.Loyalty I will … not mock authorities.Deference I will … not play loud music in public.Benevolence I will … not profit from the misfortune of others.Initiative I will … not put off until tomorrow the things I can do today.Discernment I will … not repeat mistakes.Forgiveness I will … not seek revenge.Persuasiveness I will … not stretch the truth to make it more attractive.Sincerity I will … not take advantage of other people.Faith I will … not take things for granted.Forgiveness I will … not take up offenses for others.Humility I will … not think more highly of myself than I ought.Deference I will … not use offensive language.Endurance I will … not waste my time, energy, and talent on meaningless pursuits.Security I will … not worry or fret.Deference I will … notice those things around me.Sensitivity I will … notice tone of voice.Honor I will … obey cheerfully.Obedience I will … obey my authorities immediately.Thoroughness I will … pay attention to details.Orderliness I will … pick up after myself.Punctuality I will … plan a daily schedule and keep it.Thoroughness I will … plan my work.Persuasiveness I will … point others in the right direction.Loyalty I will … point out the good in others.Discretion I will … practice good manners.Humility I will … praise my parents, teachers, teammates, and coaches.Generosity I will … praise the good I see in others.


Hospitality I will … prepare for guests.Punctuality I will … prepare for unexpected delays.Dependability I will … pull my share of the load.Endurance I will … put my whole heart into everything I do.Enthusiasm I will … put my whole heart into what I do.Sensitivity I will … put myself in others' shoes.Availability I will … put others ahead of myself.Orderliness I will … put things back where they belong.Alertness I will … recognize and heed warning signals.Generosity I will … recycle.Gentleness I will … reject violence as a solution to my problems.Wisdom I will … remember there are consequences to all my actions.Resourcefulness I will … repair, reuse, and recycle.Sincerity I will … respect others' opinions.Justice I will … respect the authority of the law.Flexibility I will … respect the decisions of my authorities.Deference I will … respect the feelings of others.Forgiveness I will … respond kindly to those who hurt me.Orderliness I will … return lost things to their rightful owners.Thriftiness I will … save more and spend less.Self-Control I will … see my anger as a sign that something is wrong in me.Benevolence I will … see the needs of others as quickly as I see my own.Creativity I will … see things from more than one perspective.Resourcefulness I will … see value in objects, ideas, and people.Loyalty I will … serve my family and teachers.Determination I will … set goals.Self-Control I will … set my own limits.Generosity I will … share what I have with others.Gentleness I will … show good manners.Honor I will … show loyalty to my authorities.Gratefulness I will … show my parents and teachers that I appreciate them.Sensitivity I will … show that I care.Attentiveness I will … sit or stand up straight.Boldness I will … support others when they are right.Joyfulness I will … smile at adversity.Enthusiasm I will … smile.Honor I will … speak only the truth.Justice I will … speak out for what is pure, right, and true.Boldness I will … speak with humility.Alertness I will … stay away from unsafe places.Compassion I will … stop to help.Gratefulness I will … take care of my things.Humility I will … take responsibility for all my actions.Sincerity I will … take responsibility for my own actions.Joyfulness I will … take time out of every day to laugh and to sing.


Cautiousness I will … talk at the right time.Alertness I will … tell others of danger.Truthfulness I will … tell the truth.Cautiousness I will … think before I act.Discernment I will … trace problems to their causes.Enthusiasm I will … treat every job as important.Virtue I will … treat others as I would want them to treat me.Faith I will … trust those who have proven character.Humility I will … try again after each defeat.Discretion I will … turn down any invitation to do wrong.Creativity I will … use my talents for good.Creativity I will … use principles to solve problems.Orderliness I will … use things only for their intended purposes.Contentment I will … value people above things.Persuasiveness I will … wait for the best time.Self-Control I will … walk away from things that aren't right.Contentment I will … want less and give more.Sensitivity I will … watch facial expressions.Hospitality I will … welcome visitors.Gratefulness I will … write "thank you" notes.

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