Warren chose three values to concentrate on in his own life: humility, generosity and integrity. I loved the idea, so I chose kindness, contentment and integrity. I studied the three concepts and listed other words and Bible verses that I associated with the values. I want to prayerfully and carefully try to live a life in line with these values.
#1 Kindness
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kind, gentle, tender hearted, caring, compassionate
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loving, attentive, sensitive, sympathetic, considerate
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selfless, servant-hearted, Christ-like, sacrificial
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full of mercy & grace, forgiving
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nourishing, nurturing, encouraging
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humble, generous, hospitable, lowly
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slow to anger; abounding in love, willing to yield
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slow to speak; quick to listen, quiet spirited
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patient, peaceful, peaceable, peacemaker, reconciler
“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with
one another in love. Make every effort
to keep the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace.” Eph 4:2-3
“Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it
does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it
keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not
delight in evil, but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1Cor 13:4-8
“Have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.” 1Pet 3:8
“Wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18
“But the fruits of the spirit are love,
joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
Gal 5:22
“Do not let any unwholesome talk
come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up
according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Eph 4:29
“We take captive every thought
to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Cor
10:5
“[Beauty] should be that of your
inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s site.” 1Pet 3:4
“Do nothing out
of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than
yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own
interests, but to the interests of others.” Phil 2:3-4
#2 Contentment
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content, satisfied,
grateful, thankful
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joyful, optimistic,
hopeful, abiding, delighted
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without envy or
people-pleasing, without grumbling or complaining
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faithful, trusting,
long-suffering, enduring, persevering, sacrificial
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humble, generous,
selfless
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delaying
gratification, self-controlled, disciplined, consistent, intentional
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wise, worshipful,
praising and rejoicing, prayerful
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in
all circumstances.” 1Thess 5:16-18
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need,
and I know what it is to have plenty. I
have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether
well fed or hungry, whether living in
plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Phil 4:11-13
“I say to myself, the Lord is my portion, therefore I
will wait on Him.” Lam 3:24
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He
makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul… You are with me. Your rod and they staff, they comfort me.”
Ps 23
“Love is patient, love is kind,
it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it is not rude, it is not
self-seeking, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices
in the truth. It always protects, always
trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres. Love never
fails.” 1Cor 13:4-8
“We also rejoice in our
sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; and perseverance, character, and character hope. And hope
does not disappoint us, because God has
poured out his love into our hearts b the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”
Rom 5:3-4
“Do everything without grumbling or complaining [or arguing].” Phil 2
“Am I now seeking
the approval of man, or of God? … If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of
Christ.” Gal 1:10
#3 Integrity
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genuine, honorable, upright,
pure, above reproach, good
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honest, truthful, sincere,
open, forthcoming, accountable
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wise, knowledgeable,
understanding
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self-controlled,
disciplined, steadfast, sober-minded, restrained
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courageous, bold, confident,
unafraid, hard-working, just
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humble, lowly,
prayerful, faithful
“Live a life worthy of the calling
you have received.” Eph 4:1
“For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his
mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory
in store for the upright, he is a shield to those who walk integrity, for he guards
the course of the just and protects the way of the faithful ones.” Prov 2:6-7
“A wife of noble character… Her
husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her
life. She works with eager hands… she sets about
her work vigorously; her arms are strong
for her tasks.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy… she has no fear for her
household; she is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful
instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise
and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. Charm is deceptive
and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears
the Lord is to be praised.” Prov 31
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy,
think about such things… and put them into practice.” Phil 4:8
“In all your ways
acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be
not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.” Pr
3:5-6
“So take a new grip
with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who
are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.” Heb 12:12
