Character First 1. Alertness vs. Carelessness Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses 2. Attentiveness vs. Distraction Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration 3. Availability vs. Self- centeredness Making my own schedule and priorities secondary to the wishes of those I serve 4. Benevolence vs. Selfishness Giving to others’ basic needs without having as my motive personal reward 5. Boldness vs. Fearfulness Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just 6. Cautiousness vs. Rashness Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions 7. Compassion vs. Indifference Investing whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others 8. Contentment vs. Covetousness Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions 9. Creativity vs. Underachievement Approaching a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective 10. Decisiveness vs. Procrastination The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisions 11. Deference vs. Rudeness Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those around me 12. Dependability vs. Inconsistency Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice 13. Determination vs. Faintheartedness Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition 14. Diligence vs. Slothfulness Investing my time and energy to complete each task assigned to me 15. Discernment vs. Shortsightedness Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen 16. Discretion vs. Simplemindedness Recognizing and avoiding words, actions, and attitudes that could bring undesirable consequences 17. Endurance vs. Discouragement The inward strength to withstand stress and do my best 18. Enthusiasm vs. Apathy Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort 19. Faith vs. Presumption Confidence that actions rooted in good character will yield the best outcome, even when I cannot see how 20. Flexibility vs. Resistance Willingness to change plans or ideas according to the direction of my authorities 21. Forgiveness vs. Rejection Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and not holding a grudge 22. Generosity vs. Stinginess Carefully managing my resources so I can freely give to those in need 23. Gentleness vs. Harshness Showing consideration and personal concern for others 24. Gratefulness vs. Unthankful ness Letting others know my words and actions how they have benefited my life 25. Honor vs. Disrespect Respecting those in leadership because of the higher authorities they represent 26. Hospitality vs. Loneliness Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit others 27. Humility vs. Pride Acknowledging that my achievement results from the investment of others in my life 28. Initiative vs. Idleness Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it 29. Joyfulness vs. Self-pity Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions 30. Justice vs. Corruption Taking personal responsibility to uphold what is pure, right, and true 31. Loyalty vs. Unfaithfulness Using difficult times to demonstrate my commitment to those I serve 32. Meekness vs. Anger Yielding my personal rights and expectations with a desire to serve 33. Obedience vs. Willfulness Quickly and cheerfully carrying out the direction of those who are responsible for me 34. Orderliness vs. Confusion Arranging myself and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency 35. Patience vs. Restlessness Accepting a difficult situation without giving a deadline to remove it 36. Persuasiveness vs. Contentiousness Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks 37. Punctuality vs. Tardiness Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time 38. Resourcefulness vs. Wastefulness Finding practical uses for that which others would overlook or discard 39. Responsibility vs. Unreliability Knowing and doing what is expected of me 40. Security vs. Anxiety Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away 41. Self-control vs. Self-indulgence Rejecting wrong desires and doing what is right 42. Sensitivity vs. Callousness Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me 43. Sincerity vs. Hypocrisy Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives 44. Thoroughness vs. Incompleteness Knowing what factors will diminish the effectiveness of my work or words if neglected 45. Thriftiness vs. Extravagance Allowing myself and others to spend only what is necessary 46. Tolerance vs. Prejudice Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development 47. Truthfulness vs. Deception Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts 48. Virtue vs. Impurity The moral excellence evident in my life as I consistently do what is right 49. Wisdom vs. Foolishness Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances

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