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Trait |
Definition |
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Bible Reference |
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Committed to Christ |
§ Growing in love for God, knowing and doing his word |
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Mark 12:30-31 |
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§ Prayerful and worshipful |
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Ephesians 6:18; Romans 12:1 | |
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§ Participates in ministry by serving, evangelizing, defending the faith |
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Matthew 28:18-20 | |
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§ Understands that identity comes from and is in Christ |
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Galatians 2:20 | |
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Respectful of all People |
§ Respects all cultures, ethnic backgrounds |
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Acts 10:34-35 |
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§ Kind and loving to each individual, including those who hold to different opinions, or make different choices |
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Galatians 6:10; Romans 15:1-2 | |
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Courteous and Socially Competent |
§ Speaks clearly with appropriate eye contact to all people |
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Titus 2:7-8; Colossians 4:6 |
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§ Knows and practices good manners and respectful communication skills (Peacemakers) |
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Romans 12:18; 13:7 |
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§ Demonstrates appropriate balance between humility and self-confidence |
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Philippians 2:3-4 |
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Responsive to Authority |
§ Has appropriate respect for authority |
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I Peter 2:17; Hebrews 12:17 |
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§ Respectful of parents |
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Ephesians 6:1-3 |
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§ Willing to listen to Godly counsel and advice |
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Proverbs 12:15; 19:20 |
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§ Accepts adult instruction with grace |
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Romans 13:1-2 |
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Trustworthy and Honest |
§ Truthful, upright, fair, acting without trickery or deceit |
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Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9-10 |
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Optimistic and Encouraging |
§ Expresses hope for the future, because that future is in God’s hands |
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Hebrews 10:25; I Thessalonians 5:11 |
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§ Joyful |
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Philippians 4:4 |
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§ Demonstrates contentment |
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Philippians 4:11-13 |
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Responsible |
§ Takes responsibility for one’s own choices and actions |
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Romans 14:12 |
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§ Takes risks for Christ |
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Acts 17:6 |
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Diligent and Persevering |
§ Persistent and consistent pursuit of tasks to the end |
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2 Corinthians 8:6 |
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§ Works hard in the face of adversity |
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Hebrews 12:7; Romans 5:3-4 |
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§ Uses gifts and resources to the glory of God |
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1 Corinthians 10:31; Exodus 31:1-5 |
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§ Sees importance and/or a love for learning |
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Proverbs 5:5-6; Psalm 1:1-3 |
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Thoughtful and Discerning |
§ Knows basic ethical implications of biblical teaching |
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Psalm 19:7-11 |
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§ Lifestyle reflects judgments or wise choices based on biblical principles |
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2 Timothy 3:16-17 |
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§ Controls the tongue |
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Psalm 34:13 |
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§ Shows purity in thoughts, actions, and relationships |
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1 Corinthians 6:19-20 |
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Compassionate Toward Others |
§ Demonstrates true Christ-like compassion for other people |
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Matthew 9:36; Colossians 3:12 |
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Growing in Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control |
§ Exhibits increasing evidence of fruit of the Spirit in life |
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Galatians 5:22-23 |