- Alertness vs. Unawareness Aware of actions around me so I can have the right response (Philippians 2:15)
- Attentiveness vs. Unconcern Devotion in thought, word and deed to avoid offense to God and others (Heb. 2:1)
- Availability vs. Self-centeredness My schedule and priorities are secondary to those whom I am serving (2 Cor. 9:12)
- Boldness vs. Fearfulness Confidence in what I say or do is true and right and just in the sight of God (Acts 4:29)
- Cautiousness vs. Rashness Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions (Proverbs 19:2)
- Compassion vs. Indifference Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others (I John 3:17)
- Contentment vs. Covetousness Realizing that God has provided everything I need for my happiness (I Timothy 6:8)
- Creativity vs. Underachievement Approaching a need, a task, an idea from a new perspective (Romans 12:2)
- Decisiveness vs. Double-mindedness The ability to finalize difficult decisions based on the will and ways of God (James 1:5)
- Deference vs. Rudeness Limiting my freedom so as not to offend whom God has called me to serve (Rom. 14:21)
- Dependability vs. Inconsistency Fulfilling what I consented to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice (Psalm 15)
- Determination vs. Faintheartedness Purposing to achieve God’s goals in His time regardless of the opposition (II Tim. 4:7–8)
- Diligence vs. Slothfulness Each task is from the Lord and will use all my energies to accomplish it (Colossians 3:23)
- Discernment vs. Judgment The God-given ability to understand why things happen (I Samuel 16:7)
- Discretion vs. Simplemindedness The ability to avoid words, actions, and attitudes fostering danger (Proverbs 22:3)
- Endurance vs. Giving up The inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God’s best (Galatians 6:9)
- Enthusiasm vs. Apathy Expressing with my soul the joy of my spirit (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
- Faith vs. Presumption Sensing what God’s intent in a situation and acting in harmony with it (Psalms 143:10)
- Flexibility vs. Resistance Open to changing my affections, ideas, plans by God or others (Colossians 3:2)
- Forgiveness vs. Rejection Forgiving offenders and allowing God to love them through me (Ephesians 4:32)
- Generosity vs. Stinginess Realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes (II Corinthians 9:6)
- Gentleness vs. Harshness Showing personal care and concern in meeting the need of others (I Thessalonians 2:7)
- Gratefulness vs. Ungratefulness Confessing to God and others how they have benefited my life (Philippians 1:3-7)
- Hospitality vs. Loneliness Cheerfully sharing with those whom God brings into my life (Hebrews 13:2)
- Humility vs. Pride Recognizing it is God and others responsible for the achievements in my life (James 4:6)
- Initiative vs. Unresponsiveness Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before asked to do it (Romans 12:21)
- Joyfulness vs. Self-pity Enthusiasm of my spirit when my soul is in fellowship with the Lord (Psalm 16:11)
- Justice vs. Fairness Personal responsibility to God’s unchanging laws (Micah 6:8)
- Love vs. Selfishness Giving to others’ basic needs without the motive of personal reward (I Cor. 13:3)
- Loyalty vs. Unfaithfulness Using difficulties to show my commitment to God and to others (John 15:13)
- Meekness vs. Self-determination Yielding my personal rights and expectations to God (Psalm 62:5)
- Obedience vs. Willfulness If we love God, we will keep His commandments (John 14:15)
- Orderliness vs. Disorganization Preparing myself and surroundings so I will achieve the greatest efficiency (I Cor. 14:40)
- Patience vs. Restlessness Accepting situations from God without a deadline to remove (Romans 5:3–4)
- Persuasiveness vs. Contentiousness Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks (II Timothy 2:24)
- Punctuality vs. Tardiness Showing high esteem for other people and their time (Philippians 2:3-4)
- Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness Wise use of that which others would normally overlook or discard (Luke 16:10; Pr. 21:5)
- Responsibility vs. Unreliability Knowing and doing what both God and others are expecting from me (Romans 14:12)
- Reverence vs. Disregard Awareness of God working, producing the character of Christ in me (Titus 2:11-12)
- Secure vs. Temporal Structuring my life around that which is eternal, not temporal (John 6:27)
- Self-Control vs. Self-indulgence Instant obedience to the initial promptings of God’s Spirit (Galatians 5:24–25)
- Sensitivity vs. Callousness Exercising senses to perceive the true spirit/emotions of those around me (Rom. 12:15)
- Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives (I Peter 1:22)
- Thoroughness vs. Incompleteness My attitude demonstrates a desire for truth and its application (Proverbs 18:15)
- Thriftiness vs. Extravagance Understanding responsibility to wisely manage what is entrusted (Luke 16:11)
- Tolerance vs. Prejudice Recognition of unique character qualities within the family of God (Acts 10:34-35)
- Truthfulness vs. DeceptionEarning future trust by accurately reporting past facts (Ephesians 4:25)
- Virtue vs. ImpurityCharacter and purity of spirit radiate from my position within God’s family (II Peter 1:3)
- Wisdom vs. Natural InclinationsSeeing and responding to life’s situations from God’s frame of reference (Proverbs 9:10)
