8 COURAGE
Acting bravely and fearlessly and enduring under stress. Going with God given courage.
(Being fearful, timid, scared.)
Study: ‘the Golden Rule’ Deut. 31:6., Prov. 28:1., Ezek. 2:6., 1 Cor. 16:13., Phil. 1:27., 2 Tim.1:7.
9 COURTESY
Respectful behaviour, being “polite”, well mannered and courteous.
(Rude, ill-mannered.)
Study: ‘Peter and Cornelius’ 1 Pet.1:8., 3:8., Prov. 23:1-2., 1Cor. 10:27., Acts 10.
10 CREATIVITY
Giving form to something new. Imaginative, original and constructive. (Mindless, witless.)
Study: Ex 35:25-35., Ex 36:1-2.
11 DETERMINATION
With a strong will following a goal or resolution. (Being oubtful and hesitant.)
Study: ‘Joshua’ Josh. 24:15-16., Eccl.9:10., Matt. 5:16., John 6:27.
12 DILIGENCE
Constant and careful effort, achieved through perseverance. Serving the Lord physically, mentally and spiritually. (Impatient, lazy, negligent.)
Study: ‘David and Solomon’ 1 Chron. 22:19., Mark 1:35., Luke 2:49., Rom. 12:11., 2 Cor. 8:7., Heb. 4:11., 11:6., Jude 3.
13 DISCERNMENT
One who has keen perception, insight or judgement, seeing the ‘real’ behind the ‘apparent’. (Miscalculation, senseless, stupid.)
Study : Solomon’s prayer’ 1 Kings 3:9., 1 Cor. 2:14.,7:7., Eph. 4:7., Heb. 5:14.
14 DISCIPLINE
Self control, dedication and commitment. (Slothful, lazy, with no goals.)
Study: ‘Believers immersed in Prayer and ministry’ Acts 6:4., 8:4.
15 DISCRETION
Restrained behaviour in what one does or says. Being prudent. (Reckless, arrogantly bold, impolite.)
Study: ‘Walking circumspectly’ Eph.5:15., Prov. 9:10., Isa. 28:26., 2 Tim. 3:15., James 1:7.