Responsive to Authority ● Willing to listen to Godly counsel and advice (Proverbs 12:15; 19:20) ● Accepting of adult instruction (Romans 13:1–2) Trustworthy and Honest ● Truthful, upright, fair, acting without trickery or deceit (Ephesians 4:25; Colossians 3:9–10) Optimistic and Encouraging ● Expressing hope for the future (Hebrews 10:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:11) ● Joyful (Phil 4:4) ● Demonstrating contentment (Phil 4:11–13) Responsible ● Taking responsibility for one’s own choices and actions (Romans 14:12) ● Taking risks for Christ (Acts 17:6) Diligent and Persevering ● Persistent and consistent pursuit of tasks to the end (2 Corinthians 8:6) ● Working hard in the face of adversity (Hebrews 12:7; Romans 5:3–4) ● Using gifts and resources for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31; Exodus 31:1–5) ● Seeing importance and/or a love for learning (Proverbs 5:5–6, Psalm 1:1–3) Thoughtful and Discerning ● Knowing basic ethical implication of biblical teaching (Psalm 19:7–11) ● Practicing a lifestyle that reflects judgements or wise choices based on Biblical principles (2 Timothy 3:16–17) ● Controlling the tongue (Psalm 34:13) ● Showing purity in thoughts, actions, and relationships (1 Corinthians 6:19–20) Compassionate Toward Others ● Demonstrating true Christ-like compassion for other people (Matt. 9:36) Growing in Spiritual Fruitfulness ● Growing in Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control (Galatians 5:22–23) As a Christian, you are part of God’s Kingdom. Therefore, we expect you to be honest, diligent, and to attempt to live a life dedicated to Christ’s will. In doing so, you will give honor to Christ, strengthen your own Christian faith and character, and encourage others who may tend to follow wrong influences.
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