Character

The ABC's of CHARACTER

It is agreed that there are 6 pillars of character that are composed of six ethical values. These are

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

The following character trait are from Character First!(tm).

• 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 own 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 that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just.
• Cautiousness – Knowing how important right timing is 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 my time and energy to complete each task 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 according to the direction of my authorities.
• 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 benefitted my life.
• Honor – Respecting those in leadership because of the highter authorities they represent.
• Hospitality – Cheerfully sharing food, shelter, or conversation to benefit 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 – Finding practical uses for that which others would 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 – Perceiving the true attitudes and emotions of those around me.
• Sincerity – Eagerness to do 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 – Realizing that everyone is at varying levels of character development.
• Truthfulness – Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts.
• Virtue – The moral excellen ce evident in my life as I consistently do what is right.
• Wisdom – Seeing and responding to life situations from a perspective that transcends my current circumstances.