Consideration of others
Compassion – That characteristic of meaningfully sharing and responding to the feelings and needs of others which leads to providing personal assistance and comfort to them.
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.” (I John 4:11)
“Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me.” (Matthew 5:40)
Conflict resolution – The ability to handle internal or external anxieties in such a manner that they do not become a problem for the individual or other person.
“A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1)
“Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.” (Matthew 5:44)
“For God is not the author of confusion.” (I Cor. 14:33a)
“Let all things be done decently and in order.” (I Cor. 14:40)
Cooperativeness – The recognition of our mutual interdependence upon our fellow human beings which causes us to treat them politely, to respect their utterances and wishes, and to work jointly with them for our common good. Innovation, spontaneous creativity, critical judgment and dissent are all complementary and essential outgrowths of the attribute.
“Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” (Psalm 133:1)
“For we are laborers together with God.” (I Corinthians 3:9)
“Do all things without murmurings and disputings.” (Philippians 2:14)
Courtesy – Politeness of manners combined with kindness.
“And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.” (Luke 6:31)
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35)
Forgiveness – The art of giving up resentment and anger toward someone who has wronged us and restoring the broken relation.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
Gratitude – The sentiment of appreciation for a kindness received and of admiration and love for the benefactor.
“O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good.” (Psalm 107:1a)
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17a)
Loyalty – Steadfastness or faithfulness to a person, custom, or idea.
“A friend loves at all times.” (Proverbs 17:17a)
“A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.” (Prov. 18:24)
Reliability – The consistent dependability of judgment, character or performance that encourages confidence, belief or trust.
“Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might.” (Ecclesiastes 9:10a)
“Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.” (Proverbs 20:11)
Tolerance – The capacity for and the practice of allowing and respecting the differing natures, beliefs, and standards of others. The avoidance of racial, religious or gender arrogance or animosity. The ability to permit dissenting beliefs, customs or standards.
“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.” (Leviticus 19:18)
“Let us not therefore judge one another any more.” (Romans 14:13a)
Truth
Honesty – Trustworthiness and fairness in speaking and dealing with others. The absence of fraud, deceit, lying, and stealing.
“Speak every man the truth to his neighbor.” (Zechariah 8:16a)
“Lie not one to another.” (Colossians 3:9)
Integrity – The quality of living honestly, truthfully and sincerely so that others may always believe what one says and trust what one does; an unconditional commitment to truth and honesty.
“Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of all men.” (II Corinthians 8:21)
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10a)
Justice – The entitlement of every person to that fair treatment which is his or her impartial or unprejudiced due.
“God is no respecter of persons.” (Acts 10:34b)