BIBLICAL CHARACTERISTICS TO STRIVE FOR

Heavenly Father, may I strive to be more like Christ with each passing day. May you be glorified by my life. Grant me wisdom as I read your

Word to discern the Christ like characteristics you have given as examples by the men and women of faith in your Word. Thank you for these examples. And so, Father help me to be:

Righteous ~ (Zacharias and Elisabeth) - Luke 1:6

Blameless ~ (Zacharias and Elisabeth) - Luke 1:6

Walking in God's commandments and ordinances ~ (Zacharias and Elisabeth) - Luke 1:6

Favor with God ~ (Mary and Jesus) - Luke 1:28; Luke 2:52

Serve God in holiness ~ (Zacharias) - Luke 2:74-75

Righteous and devout ~ (Simeon) - Luke 2:25

Strong in Spirit ~ (Jesus) - Luke 2:40

Filled with wisdom and grace ~ (Jesus) - Luke 2:40

In Subjection ~ (Jesus) - Luke 2:51

Forsake all and follow Christ ~ (Disciples) - Luke 5:11

Glorify God ~ (Man with palsy) - Luke 5:25

Merciful ~ (Jesus) - Luke 6:36

Love enemies ~ (Jesus) - Luke 6:35

Judge not ~ (Jesus) - Luke 6:37

Great faith ~ (Centurion) - Luke 6:9

Compassionate ~ (Jesus) - Luke 6:13

Good and Righteous ~ (Joseph of Armathaea) - Luke 23:50

Mighty in word and deed ~ (Jesus) - Luke 24:19

Please God ~ (Jesus) - John 8:29

Boldness ~ (Peter and John) - Acts 54:13-20; 29-31

Witnesses of Christ ~ (Peter and John) - Acts 55:32

Rejoicing in suffering ~ (Peter and John) - Acts 5:40-41

Full of the Holy Spirit, Wisdom, and Honest ~ (7 men ) - Acts 6:3-5

Full of faith and power ~ (Stephen) - Acts 6:5

Continually in prayer ~ (Peter and John) - Acts 6:4

Favor and wisdom ~ (Joseph) - Acts 7:10

Mighty in words and deeds ~ (Moses) - Acts 7:22

Full of good works and almsdeeds ~ (Dorcas) - Acts 9:36

Fear of God and praying always ~ (Cornelius) - Acts 10:2

Doing good ~ (Jesus) -Acts 10:38

Cling to the Lord ~ (People in Antioch) - Acts 11:33

Prudent and desirous to hear God's Word ~ (Sergius Paulus) - Acts 13:7

A person after God's own heart ~ (David) - Acts 13:22

Bold to testify ~ (Paul and Barnabas) - Acts 13:44

Filled with joy and the Holy Spirit ~ (Disciples and converts of Paul and Barnabas - Acts 13:44

Faithful to teach and preach God's Word ~ (Paul and Barnabas) - Acts 15:35

Worshipped God and was hospitable ~ (Lydia) - Acts 16:14-15

Sing praises to God in trouble ~ (Paul and Silas) - Acts 16:25

Receive and search God's Word ~ (Thessalonican Christians) - Acts 17:11

One who worships God ~ (Titus Justus) - Acts 18:7

Eloquent and mighty in the Scriptures ~ (Apollos) - Acts 18:24

Fervent in the Spirit ~ (Apollos) - Acts 18:25

Instructed in the way of the Lord ~ (Apollos) - Acts 18:25

Serve the Lord with humility ~ (Paul) - Acts 20:19

Willing to die for Christ ~ (Paul) - Acts 21:13

Have a conscience void of offense toward God and man ~ (Paul) - Acts 24:16

Strong in faith ~ (Abraham) - Romans 4:20

Glorifying God ~ (Abraham) - Romans 4:20

Desire for heavenly wisdom not earthly wisdom ~ (Paul) - I Cor. 2:2

Be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord ~ (Corinthian Christians) - I Cor. 15:58

Watch, stand fast, be strong, let all things be done with love ~ (Corinthian Christians) - I Cor. 16:13-14

Abound in faith, utterance, knowledge, diligence, in love, and grace ~ (Christ) - II. Cor. 8:7

Accept exhortation ~ (Titus) - II Cor.8:17

Readiness of mind and zeal ~ (Corinthian Christians) - II. Cor. 9:2

Cast down imaginations ~ (Paul) - II Cor 10:5

Bring every thought to the obedience of Christ ~ ( Paul) - II Cor 10:5

Glory in the Lord ~ ( Paul) II Cor. 10:17

Unwilling to boast of self ~ (Paul) - II Cor. 11:16-32

Take pleasure in trials for Christ's sake ~ (Paul) - II Cor. 12:10

Be perfect ~ (Paul exhorts Corinthian Christians) - II Cor. 13:11

Be of good comfort ~ (Paul exhorts Corinthian Christians) - II Cor. 13:11

Be of one mind ~ (Paul exhorts Corinthian Christians) - II Cor. 13:11

Live in peace ~ (Paul exhorts Corinthian Christians) - II Cor. 13:11

Christ be magnified in me by life or by death ~ (Paul) - Phil. 1:20

Stand fast in one Spirit ~ (Philipppian Believers) - Phil 1:27

Have one mind ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 1:27

Strive together for the faith of the gospel ~ (Philippian Believers)- Phil. 1:27

Don't do anything through strife or vain glory ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:3,5

Esteem others better then self ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:3,5

Let Christ's mind be in you ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:3,5

Do all with out murmuring and disputing ~ Philippians Believers) - Phil 2:14

Be blameless and harmless ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:15

Be with out rebuke ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:15

Shine as lights in the world ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 2:15

Rejoice in the Lord ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 3:1

Put no confidence in the flesh ~ (Philippian Believers) -Phil 3:3

Desire to know Christ and the power of His resurrection ~ (Paul) - Phil 3:10

Press toward the mark ~ (Paul) - Phil 3:14

Stand fast in the Lord ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 4:1

Rejoice in the Lord always ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 4:4

Be anxious for nothing ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 4:6

Pray with thanksgiving ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 4:6

Think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report ~ (Philippian Believers) - Phil 4:8

Be content in whatever state ~ (Paul) - Phil 4:11

Be filled with the knowledge of God's will in wisdom and understanding ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:9

Walk worthy of the Lord ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:10

Be fruitful in every good work ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:10

Increase in knowledge of God ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:11

Strengthened with all might ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:11

Patient, long-suffering joyfulness ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:11

Continue in the faith grounded and settled ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:23

Not moved from the hope of the gospel ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 1:23

Hearts comforted and knit together in love ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 2:2

Steadfast in faith ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 2:5

Rooted and built in Christ ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 2:7

Established in the faith ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 2:7

Seek those things which are above ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:1

Set affection on things above ~ (Colossian Believers) Col 3:2

Mortify members ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:5

Put on tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering, forbearing one another, forgiving one another, and love ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:12-14

Let God's peace rule heart ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:15

Let God's Word dwell in you ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:16

Do all in the name of the Lord Jesus ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 3:17

Continue in prayer ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 4:2

Walk in wisdom ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 4:5

Redeem the time ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 4:5

Let speech be with grace ~ (Colossian Believers) - Col 4:6

Stand perfect and complete in God's will ~ (Colossian Believers - Col 4:12

Work of faith, labor of love, patience of hope in the Lord ~ ( Thes. Believers) - I Thes 1:3

Speak boldly of faith in God ~ ( Thes. Believers) - I Thes 1:8

Be put in trust of the gospel ~ (Paul) - I Thes 2:4

Holy, just and unblameable behavior ~ (Paul) - I Thes 2:10

Walk worthy of God ~ (Thes Believers) - I Thes 2:12

Stand fast in the Lord ~ (Paul) - I Thes 3:8

Increase and abound in love to one another ~ (Thes believers and Paul) - I Thes 3:12

Holiness ~ (Paul and believers) - I Thes 4:7

Study to be quiet ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 4:11-12

Do your own business ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 4:11-12

Work with your own hands and walk honestly ~ (Thes believer) - I Thes 4:11-12

Watch and be sober minded ~ (Thes Believers) - I Thes 5:6

Edify one another ~ (Thes Believers) - I Thes 5:11

Always follow that which is good ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:15

Rejoice evermore ~ (Thes Believers) - I Thes 5:16

Pray without ceasing ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:17

In everything give thanks ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:18

Quench not the Holy Spirit ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:19

Despise not prophesying ~ (Thes believer) - I Thes 5:20

Prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:21

Abstain from all appearance of evil ~ (Thes believers - I Thes 5:22

Body, soul, and spirit be preserved blameless unto Christ's coming ~ (Thes believers) - I Thes 5:23

Faith that grows exceedingly ~ (Church of Thessalonica) - II Thes 1:3

Love that abounds one to another ~ (Church of Thessalonica) - II Thes 1:3

Patience and faith in the midst of tribulation ~ (Church of Thess) - II Thes 1:4

Be counted worthy of the kingdom ~ (Church of Thess) - II Thes 1:5

Desire God's Word to have free course and be glorified ~ (Church of Thes) - II Thes 3:1

Heart be directed in the love of God ~ (Church of Thess) - II Thes 3:5

Be counted faithful by God ~ (Paul) - I Timothy 1:12

Lead a quiet and peaceful life of godliness and honesty ~ (Timothy) I Tim 2:2

Be temperate, sober-minded, good behavior, hospitable, and apt to teach ~ (Bishop) - I Tim 3:2

A good minister of Jesus Christ ~ (Ministers of Jesus Christ) - I Tim 4:6

An example in word, conduct, love, in Spirit, faith, and purity ~ (Ministers of Jesus Christ) - I Tim 4:12

Have godliness with contentment ~ (Ministers of Jesus Christ) - I Tim 6:6

Follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and meekness ~ (Ministers of Jesus Christ) - I Tim 6:11

Fight the good fight of faith ~ (Ministers of Jesus Christ) - I Tim 6:12

Trust in God ~ (Timothy) - I Tim. 6:17

Be rich in good works, ready to distribute and willing to share ~ (Timothy) - I Tim. 6:18

Be strong in the grace of Christ ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:1

Endure all things ~ (Paul) - II Tim. 2:10

Study to show thyself approved unto God ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2 15

Depart from iniquity ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:19

Flee youthful lusts ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:22

Follow righteousness, faith, love, and peace ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:22

Call unto God with a pure heart ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:22

Be gentle unto all men ~ (Timothy) - II Tim 2:24

Be apt to teach and patient ~ (Timothy) - II Tim 2:24

Meek ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 2:25

Live godly ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 3:12

Be diligent ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 4:2

Endure afflictions ~ (Timothy) - II Tim. 4:5

Blameless, not self-willed, not angry, violent, or seeking gain ~ (Bishops) -Titus 1:7

Lover of hospitality, of good men, sober-minded, just, holy, and temperate ~ (Elders) - Titus 1:8

Sound in faith ~ (Elders) - Titus 1:13

Discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient ~ (Aged women) - Titus 2:5

Sober minded, good works uncorrupted, grave, and sincere ~ (Young men) - Titus 2:6-7

Sound speech ~ (Young men) - Titus 2:8

Live soberly, righteously, and godly ~ (Servants) - Titus 2:12

Speak evil of no man ~ (Believers) - Titus 3:2

Be gentle and meek ~ (Believers) - Titus 3:2

Maintain good works ~ (Believes) - Titus 3:8

Avoid foolish questions, genealogies, contentions and strivings ~ (Believers) - Titus 3:9

Hold fast our profession ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb. 4:14

Come boldly to the throne ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb. 4:16

Discern good and evil ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb 5:14

Minister to the saints ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb. 6:10

Patiently endure ~ (Abraham) - Heb. 6:15

Draw near with a true heart ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb. 10:22

Hold fast the profession of our faith ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb 10:23

Consider one another to provoke unto love and good works ~ (Hebrew believers) - Heb. 10:24

Have faith ~ (Men and women of faith) - Heb. 11

Please God ~ (Enoch) - Heb. 11:5