What is Character?
The action you take to carry out the values, ethics and morals that you believe in.
Consistency between what you say you will do and what you actually do.
Putting the ethics into action.
Defines, builds, or breaks your reputation.
Moral strength. It takes moral courage to do what is right when it may cost more than you are willing to pay.
Who you are and what you do when no one is looking.
Define your character:
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 applications of truth in daily decisions