64 SERVICE
Adding comfort in a subordinate way to benefit another person. Bringing relief. Altruism. (Selfish, unhelpful, a hindrance.)
Study: A gracious example is Dorcas in Acts 9:36., also Deut. 6:7., 11:19., Prov. 1:10., Mark 9:35., Rom. 15:32., 1 Tim. 3:10., Heb. 12:28., Jude 3.
65 STEADFASTNESS
Being firm, resolute, constant and not excitable. (Half-hearted, unreliable, not trustworthy.)
Study: Early disciples in Acts 2:41-42, also John
4:34., Acts 2:42., 1 Cor. 15:58., Gal. 6:9., Heb. 3:14.
66 TACTFUL
The ability to discreetly handle sensitive people. (Inconsiderate, impolite, rude, offensive.)
Study: 1 Cor. 10:24-32., Prov. 15:1, 25:15., 1 Cor. 9:19-22.
67 TEACHABLE
Willing to study facts and concepts following either prescribed instruction or tedious research. (Stupid, ignoramus, undisciplined.)
Study: Paul as a good example in 1 Cor. 10:31-33, also Ps. 25:4, 8., 86:11., 111:5,10.
68 TEMPERANCE
Avoiding excesses in pleasures. Rejection of alcohol. (Indulgence, hedonism, excessive; see 46 - Moral.)
Study: The changed man in Mark 5:2-15, Daniel in Dan. 1:8-16, also 1 Cor. 9:25-27., Phil. 4:5., Tit. 2:2-3,12., 2 Peter 1:5.
69 THANKFULNESS
To express/show gratitude and appreciation. (be ungrateful, scorn, belittle.)
Study: Solomon in 1 Kings 8:56-62. Enduring thankfulness in Ps. 136, 9:1, 95:2, 100:4, 102:18., Prov. 25 :16., Phil. 4:6., 1 Thess. 1:3., Col. 3:1., 1 Tim.1:12.
70 TOLERANCE
Being open minded and sympathetic to beliefs of others. Not hasty in judgement.
(Discriminate, narrow mindedness, bigotry.)
Study: Gamaliel in Acts 5:34-30., Mark 9:38-41., 1 Cor. 10:28-32., Gal. 6:10., Phil. 2:3-5.
