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  1. Alertness vs. Unawareness<\/strong> Aware of actions around me so I can have the right response (Philippians 2:15<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Attentiveness vs. Unconcern<\/strong> Devotion in thought, word and deed to avoid offense to God and others (Heb. 2:1<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Availability vs. Self-centeredness<\/strong> My schedule and priorities are secondary to those whom I am serving (2 Cor. 9:12<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Boldness vs. Fearfulness<\/strong> Confidence in what I say or do is true and right and just in the sight of God (Acts 4:29<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cautiousness vs. Rashness<\/strong> Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions (Proverbs 19:2<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Compassion vs. Indifference<\/strong> Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others (I John 3:17<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Contentment vs. Covetousness<\/strong> Realizing that God has provided everything I need for my happiness (I Timothy 6:8<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Creativity vs. Underachievement<\/strong> Approaching a need, a task, an idea from a new perspective (Romans 12:2<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Decisiveness vs. Double-mindedness<\/strong> The ability to finalize difficult decisions based on the will and ways of God (James 1:5<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Deference vs. Rudeness<\/strong> Limiting my freedom so as not to offend whom God has called me to serve (Rom. 14:21<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Dependability vs. Inconsistency<\/strong> Fulfilling what I consented to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice (Psalm 15<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Determination vs. Faintheartedness<\/strong> Purposing to achieve God\u2019s goals in His time regardless of the opposition (II Tim. 4:7\u20138<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. Diligence vs. Slothfulness<\/strong> Each task is from the Lord and will use all my energies to accomplish it (Colossians 3:23<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. Discernment vs. Judgment<\/strong> The God-given ability to understand why things happen (I Samuel 16:7<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Discretion vs. Simplemindedness<\/strong> The ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes fostering danger (Proverbs 22:3<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Endurance vs. Giving up<\/strong> The inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God\u2019s best (Galatians 6:9<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Enthusiasm vs. Apathy<\/strong> Expressing with my soul the joy of my spirit (I Thessalonians 5:16-18<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Faith vs. Presumption<\/strong> Sensing what God\u2019s intent in a situation and acting in harmony with it (Psalms 143:10<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Flexibility vs. Resistance<\/strong> Open to changing my affections, ideas, plans by God or others (Colossians 3:2<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. Forgiveness vs. Rejection<\/strong> Forgiving offenders and allowing God to love them through me (Ephesians 4:32<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. Generosity vs. Stinginess<\/strong> Realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes (II Corinthians 9:6<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  22. Gentleness vs. Harshness<\/strong> Showing personal care and concern in meeting the need of others (I Thessalonians 2:7<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  23. Gratefulness vs. Ungratefulness <\/strong> Confessing to God and others how they have benefited my life (Philippians 1:3-7<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  24. Hospitality vs. Loneliness<\/strong> Cheerfully sharing with those whom God brings into my life (Hebrews 13:2<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  25. Humility vs. Pride<\/strong> Recognizing it is God and others responsible for the achievements in my life (James 4:6<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  26. Initiative vs. Unresponsiveness<\/strong> Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before asked to do it (Romans 12:21<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  27. Joyfulness vs. Self-pity<\/strong> Enthusiasm of my spirit when my soul is in fellowship with the Lord (Psalm 16:11<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  28. Justice vs. Fairness<\/strong> Personal responsibility to God\u2019s unchanging laws (Micah 6:8<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  29. Love vs. Selfishness<\/strong> Giving to others\u2019 basic needs without the motive of personal reward (I Cor. 13:3<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  30. Loyalty vs. Unfaithfulness<\/strong> Using difficulties to show my commitment to God and to others (John 15:13<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  31. Meekness vs. Self-determination<\/strong> Yielding my personal rights and expectations to God (Psalm 62:5<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  32. Obedience vs. Willfulness<\/strong> If we love God, we will keep His commandments (John 14:15<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  33. Orderliness vs. Disorganization<\/strong> Preparing myself and surroundings so I will achieve the greatest efficiency (I Cor. 14:40<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  34. Patience vs. Restlessness<\/strong> Accepting situations from God without a deadline to remove (Romans 5:3\u20134<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  35. Persuasiveness vs. Contentiousness<\/strong> Guiding vital truths around another\u2019s mental roadblocks (II Timothy 2:24<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  36. Punctuality vs. Tardiness<\/strong> Showing high esteem for other people and their time (Philippians 2:3-4<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  37. Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness<\/strong> Wise use of that which others would normally overlook or discard (Luke 16:10; Pr. 21:5<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  38. Responsibility vs. Unreliability<\/strong> Knowing and doing what both God and others are expecting from me (Romans 14:12<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  39. Reverence vs. Disregard<\/strong> Awareness of God working, producing the character of Christ in me (Titus 2:11-12<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  40. Secure vs. Temporal<\/strong> Structuring my life around that which is eternal, not temporal (John 6:27<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  41. Self-Control vs. Self-indulgence<\/strong> Instant obedience to the initial promptings of God\u2019s Spirit (Galatians 5:24\u201325<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  42. Sensitivity vs. Callousness<\/strong> Exercising senses to perceive the true spirit\/emotions of those around me (Rom. 12:15<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  43. Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy<\/strong> Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives (I Peter 1:22<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  44. Thoroughness vs. Incompleteness<\/strong> My attitude demonstrates a desire for truth and its application (Proverbs 18:15<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  45. Thriftiness vs. Extravagance<\/strong> Understanding responsibility to wisely manage what is entrusted (Luke 16:11<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  46. Tolerance vs. Prejudice<\/strong> Recognition of unique character qualities within the family of God (Acts 10:34-35<\/strong>) <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  47. Truthfulness vs. Deception<\/strong>Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts (Ephesians 4:25<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  48. Virtue vs. Impurity<\/strong>Character and purity of spirit radiate from my position within God\u2019s family (II Peter 1:3<\/strong>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  49. Wisdom vs. Natural Inclinations<\/strong>Seeing and responding to life\u2019s situations from God\u2019s frame of reference (Proverbs 9:10<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[526,534],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nForty-nine Godly Character Qualities - Grace Evangelical Free Church<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Forty-nine Godly Character Qualities - Grace Evangelical Free Church\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Grace Evangelical Free Church\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-03-12T00:58:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-08T03:37:31+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Tony Raker\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Tony Raker\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Tony Raker\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/#\/schema\/person\/6785bcea471ae92fb3660d811c5c74ef\"},\"headline\":\"Forty-nine Godly Character Qualities\",\"datePublished\":\"2021-03-12T00:58:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-08T03:37:31+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/\"},\"wordCount\":761,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Issues & Answers\",\"Life\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/keriritenour.com\/grace\/forty-nine-godly-character-qualities\/\",\"name\":\"Forty-nine Godly Character Qualities - 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