Personality Traits To Enhance Your Christian Life

Compassion: Empathy for the needs of others that result in helping people without expecting anything in return.
‘Instead, be kind and merciful, and forgive others, just as God forgave you because of Christ’ … Ephesians 4:32

Courage: The power and resilience from God that enables you to endure any trial or danger.
‘Be brave and strong! Don’t be afraid … the Lord your God will always be at your side, and he will never abandon you.’ … Deuteronomy 31:6

Forgiveness: The capacity to overlook someone else’s weakness or errors by showing Christ’s love.
‘Put up with each other, and forgive anyone who does you wrong, just as Christ has forgiven you.’ … Colossians 3:13

Patience: The capability in difficult situations to accept circumstances and remain calm.
‘His glorious power will make you patient and strong enough to endure anything, and you will be truly happy.’ … Colossians 1:11

Responsibility: The dependability and credibility to do what is expected of you.
‘And so, each of us must give an account to God for what we do.’ … Romans 14:12

Reverence: A feeling of deep esteem, homage and love.
‘You are the most fearsome of all who live in heaven; all the others fear and greatly honour you.’ … Psalm 89:7

Doing Your Best: Presenting your entire being to a task required of you.
‘Do your work willingly; as though you were serving the Lord himself, and not just your earthly master.’ … Colossians 3:23

Manners: Behaviour which portrays the Christian character in your life.
‘Finally, all of you should agree and have concern and love for each other. You should also be kind and humble.’ … 1 Peter 3:8

Tolerance: Acceptance of other people, their beliefs and deeds even when you do not agree with them. ‘We must stop judging others. We must also make up our minds not to upset anyone’s faith.’ … Romans 14:13