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ACCEPTANCE, WANTING
Definition: In the social sense, to be accepted is to be received by others in a positive way; to be considered worthy of friendship and respect.…
ADAPTABILITY
Definition: The ability to change so as to fit a new specific use or situation. 1. Adaptability is an important and necessary quality for ministers of the…
AGGRESSIVENESS
Definition: Aggressiveness has two contrasting definitions: The primary, being negative, means being inclined to act in a hostile manner; the secondary, but more positive meaning, refers…
ANGER & TEMPER
Definitions: A strong feeling of displeasure and usually of opposition toward someone or something, often brought about by real or imagined injury; rage; fury; wrath. Anger is a…
APPRECIATION
Definition: Recognition of the quality, worth, or significance of people and things. 1. In the Bible, the Lord often expressed His appreciation by giving people…
BAD COMPANY
Definition: Friendships or partnerships which have negative effects upon our attitudes, actions, or physical or spiritual well-being. 1. We are influenced, for better or for worse, by…
BAD PICTURES, EVIL IMAGNATION
Definition: Bad pictures can be defined as thoughts involving oneself and/or others, accompanied by mental pictures having negative, violent, destructive, or perverted themes. The Bible often…
BITTERNESS
Definition: Holding on to or showing feelings of intense [strong] animosity [hatred, anger], resentment or vindictiveness [wanting to get back at someone]. — Other words that describe…
BROKENNESS
Definition: In the positive spiritual sense, brokenness is the condition of being completely subdued and humbled before the Lord, and as a result, completely yielded to…
CALLING, ABIDE IN YOUR
Definition: Our Christian “calling” refers to the kind of ministry for which we are best fitted and appointed by the Lord. 1. The Lord has a special…
CAREFULNESS
Definitions: Carefulness is being attentive to potential danger, error, or harm; caution means almost the same, except it also means careful forethought to avoid danger or harm; close attention or vigilance to minimize…
CHEERFULNESS
Definition: Being in good spirits; merry; reflecting willingness or a feeling of cheer. 1. Cheerfulness comes from the heart. Proverbs 15:13a A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.…
CHOICE & DECISION MAKING
Definition: The act of selecting freely after careful consideration. 1. The Lord often engineers or allows situations as tests, to see what choices we will make. Exodus…
CLEANLINESS & TIDYNESS
Definitions: Cleanliness is the careful avoidance of dirt. Tidiness is neatness; orderliness. 1. Cleanliness and tidiness is an important part of our testimony to others. 2 Corinthians 3:2 [Your sample…
COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS
Definition: Comparing means examining the similarities and differences of two or more things, ideas or people. When we compare ourselves with others, it can be a…
COMPETITIVENESS
Definition: Behavior motivated by a desire to prove oneself superior in any given contest, endeavor or field. 1. Competitiveness is considered a virtue in the world, but not with…
CONDEMNATION AND REMORSE
Definitions: Condemnation is a pronouncement of guilt; a strong expression of disapproval; doom. Remorse is the keen pain or anguish resulting from a sense of guilt; painful memory of…
CONFESSING FAULTS AND MISTAKES
Definition: To make known or admit to being guilty of sins or faults. 1. It is part of human nature to try to cover up our faults…
CONSCIENCE, KEEPING A GOOD
Definition: Conscience is the knowledge of right and wrong, and a feeling that one should do what is right. 1. Conscience is the guiding voice of God…
CORRUPTION & BRIBERY
Definition: Something, such as money or a favor, offered or given to a person in a position of trust to dishonestly influence that person’s views or…
COUNTENANCE
Definition: Facial appearance or expression as a sign of mood, emotion, or character. 1. Jesus’ countenance is light. Numbers 6:24-26 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The…
DAYDREAMING
Definitions: Daydreaming is to have dreamlike musings or fantasies while awake. Unprofitable thoughts are the result of daydreaming, idleness, or worse yet, evil, rebellious thoughts given by the Enemy.…
DISCIPLESHIP
1. What is a disciple? A. A “follower of the teaching” & the Master Teacher: Matthew 10:24,25 The disciple [should] be as his master (See Luke 6:40 ) John 12:26…
ENCOURAGEMENT
Definition: That which inspires courage, confidence, hope, renewed strength of heart and soul; moral support. 1. The positive effects of encouragement: Proverbs 12:25 Heaviness…
EVANGELIZING
1. It is your duty, as a Christian, to witness: A. Jesus gave “the Great Commission” to all His disciples: Matthew 4:19 Follow Me, & I will make…
FAIR PLAY & CHEATING
Definition: Fair play is conformity to godly rules. Cheating is obtaining advantage by unfair or fraudulent means; dishonest behavior; deception; trickery. 1. Fair play is a fundamental…
FALSE ACCUSATIONS
Definition: False accusation is very closely related to slander. Slander is a false report maliciously uttered, with the intention of injuring the reputation of another. 1. Accusing…
FAMILIARITY
Definition: Unduly intimate or forward; excessively bold, presumptuous, rude, disrespectful. 1. Familiarity leads to a loss of respect for one another. Matthew 13:55a,57 [The familiarity of Jesus’…
FASCINATION FOR EVIL
Definition: To fascinate is to grip so as to take away the power to move, act, or think for oneself; to attract and hold by charming…
