75 Positive Character Traits for you to Identify
Our character is what we are. The dictionary defines character as the ways a person feels, thinks or acts. It is moral firmness, the expression of positive qualities in our lives. Life teaches us to accentuate the negative and overlook or be blind to the positive in others. The Bible teaches us to bless people with the 5A’s of Acceptance, Affection, Appreciation, Approval and Attention.
The Devil hates people who speak the five A’s of blessing so he gets us to speak words of cursing from his deadly six pack of curse words. They are Degrading, Derisive, Derogatory, Destructive, Displeasing and Disapproving words and looks.
The following are some suggested ways to use this exercise:Â
- Use it to gain a deeper appreciation of people you associate with.
- Use it as a prompter to write words of blessing and appreciation in special occasion cards. It will give your card an eternal dimension.
- Use it as a parenting tool for the development of character in your child’s life. Parents can lose sight of the positive qualities in their children. This will help you get excited about some of the ways your child is growing. It will also identify areas that require attention.
- Use this tool to build self-confidence in your spouse. 99% of the time a spouse will give their partner a higher grade than the partner will give themselves.
Directions:
For each character trait circle the number that represents the maturity of your spouse in that area. Ten is the highest count you can award. Everyone will have some tens. Once this is completed it will help you define who your are as seen through the eyes of your spouse or an intimate friend.
Once a month sit in a quite place and review this list, reading each definition, asking God to give you the courage to make the multitude of little choices and decisions that will transform you into a Majestic Tree of Righteousness. As Isaiah the prophet said, “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little.” (Isaiah 28:10 KJV)
ALERTNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNAWARENESS
The ability to anticipate right responses to that which is taking place around me.
ANALYTICAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ILLOGICAL
The ability to place the parts of a whole in their proper sequence.
ATTENTIVENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNCONCERN
Showing the worth of a person by giving sincere attention to their words.
AVAILABILITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELF-CENTREDNESS
Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I am serving.
BOLDNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FEARFUL
Confidence that what I have to say or do will result in lasting benefit.
CAREFULNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CARELESS
Giving adequate thought to what one says or does.
COMPASSION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 INDIFFERENCE
Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others.
CONSISTENCY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 VARIABLE
Always acting in keeping with what you are.
CONTENTMENT 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COVETOUSNESS
Realizing God has provided everything I need for my present happiness.
COOPERATION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OPPOSITION
Working together to accomplish that which cannot be done alone.
COURAGE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 COWARDICE
Responding to danger without thought of retreat.
COURTESY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 INSOLENCE
Thoughtful behaviour that gives due regard to another person.
CREATIVITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNDER-ACHIEVE
Approaching a need, a task an idea from a new perspective.
DECISIVENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DOUBLE-MINDED
The ability to finalize difficult decisions based on the will and ways of God.
DEFERENCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RUDENESS
Limiting my freedom in order not to offend the tastes of those God has called me to serve.
DEPENDABILITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 INCONSISTENT
Fulfilling what I consented to do even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
DETERMINATION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FAINT-HEARTED
Purposing to accomplish God’s goals in God’s time regardless of the opposition.
DEVOTION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 INDIFFERENCE
Deep steady affection, faithfulness and loyalty to another.
DILIGENCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 LAZY
Using all my energies to accomplish God given tasks.
DISCERNMENT 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 BLINDNESS
Seeing through a surface problem to root causes.
DISCRETION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 BLUNDER
Being able to anticipate the consequences of our actions.
EFFICIENCY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNPRODUCTIVE
The ability to do things without waste of time or energy.
ENCOURAGEMENT 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DEPRESSED
To instil courage, hope and confidence in another.
ENDURANCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GIVING UP
The inward strength to withstand stress to accomplish God’s best.
ENTERPRISING 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNASSERTIVE
The ability to conceive, plan and initiate a project.
ENTHUSIASM 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 APATHY
Expressing with my spirit the joy of the soul.
FAIRNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PARTIALITY
Looking at a decision from the viewpoint of each person involved.
FAITH 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PRESUMPTION
Visualizing what God intends to do in a given situation and acting in harmony with it.
FLEXIBILITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 STUBBORNNESS
Not setting my affections on ideas or plans which may be changed by others.
FORGIVENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 REJECTION
Healing others by using their offenses as a means of expressing to them Christ’s love.
FRANKNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 EVASIVE
Freedom in expressing one’s real thoughts, opinions and feelings with tenderness.
FRIENDLINESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HOSTILE
The ability to make another person feel comfortable in your presence.
GENEROSITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 STINGINESS
Realizing that all I have belongs to God and using it for His purposes.
GENTLENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HARSHNESS
Expressing personal care appropriate to others emotional need.
GRATEFULNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNGRATEFUL
Expressing adequate appreciation for a service or favour freely rendered
GREGARIOUS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ALOOF
The ability to enjoy the companionship of a group of people.
HELPFULNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DETRIMENTAL
To give or do what is needed or useful.
HONESTY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DECEIT
Dealing with others in an open, fair, forthright manner.
HOPE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DESPAIR
Healthy expectation based on past performance.
HOSPITALITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELFISH
Cheerfully sharing food, shelter and spiritual refreshment with others.
HUMILITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PRIDE
Knowing God and others are responsible for the achievements in my life.
INSPIRING 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SQUELCH
The ability to stimulate positive thoughts and constructive actions in others.
INITIATIVE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 APATHY
Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I’m asked to do it.
JOYFULNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELF-PITY
The praise of my inward being in genuine harmony with God and others.
JUSTICE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNFAIRNESS
The process by which each man is assured the things that belong to him.
KNOWLEDGEABLE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OBLIVIOUS
Having a broad based interest and understanding of the world around you.
KINDNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MEANNESS
Showing the extra generous, genuine sympathetic attitude or action toward others.
LEADERSHIP 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 OBSTRUCT
The ability to influence the thoughts and actions of people toward a specific purpose.
LOVE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HATE
Seeking the good of others irrespective of our feelings.
LOYALTY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNFAITHFUL
Using adversity to confirm my commitment to those whom God has called me to serve.
MEEKNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ANGER
Yielding my personal rights and expectations to God.
METHODICAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 HAPHAZARD
Carrying out an assignment or task in an orderly, systematic manner.
OBEDIENCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WILFULNESS
Freedom to be creative under the protection of divinely appointed authority.
ORDERLINESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CLUTTERED
Preparing myself and my surroundings so I will achieve the greatest efficiency.
PATIENCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ANXIETY
Accepting a difficult situation from God without giving Him a deadline to remove it.
PERSEVERANCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SURRENDER
Holding fast to a purpose or course of action.
PERSUASIVENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CONTENTIOUS
Guiding vital truths around another’s mental road blocks.
PRACTICAL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 THEORETICAL
The ability to solve a problem or respond to a situation in a realistic manner.
PRECISE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 VAGUE
The ability to be exact in what you do or say so that the desired results are achieved.
POLITENESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 RUDENESS
Having and showing appropriate courtesy and consideration in any given situation.
PUNCTUALITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 TARDY
Showing high esteem for other people and their time.
RESOURCEFUL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WASTEFUL
Wise use of that which others would normally overlook or discard
RESPECTFULNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 INSOLENT
Giving due esteem and honour to another.
RESPONSIBILITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 UNRELIABLE
Knowing and doing what both God and others are expecting of me.
SELF-CONTROL 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SELF-INDULGE
Instant obedience to the initial prompting of God’s Spirit.
SENSITIVITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 CALLOUSNESS
Exercising my senses so that I can perceive the true spirit and emotions of those around me.
SINCERITY 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ARTIFICIAL
Free from pretence, deceit, and fraud.
SERIOUSNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FRIVOLOUSNESS
The ability to give deep thought and purpose appropriate to the situation at hand.
THRIFTINESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 EXTRAVAGANT
The economical prudent management of your time and resources.
THOROUGHNESS 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SUPERFICIAL
Doing all that should be done to complete the task with excellence.
TOLERANCE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PREJUDICE
Showing patience with people whose opinions and ways differ from yours.
TRUSTING 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 SKEPTICAL
The ability to have faith in others and expect the best from them
WISDOM 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 FOOLISH
Viewing life from God’s perspective
VIRTUE 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 PROMISCUOUS
Moral excellence and integrity.
VISION 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 BLINDNESS
The ability to see and understand God’s purposes for an individual or group.
“The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary. He wakens me morning by morning, waken my ear to listen like one being taught.” (Isaiah 50:4 NIV)