No 10

(Flexibility, thoroughness and dependability)

Flexibility is : Capability of responding or conforming to changing or new situations. Learning how to cheerfully change plans when unexpected conditions require it. Here are some questions that we can ask ourselves to see if we are flexible. 1) Do we know how to recognize the Holy Spirit warning us that a project, which we have begun, is not in His perfect will? 2) Do we allow our authorities the freedom to change their minds?

Thoroughness is : Carrying through to completion; marked by full detail. Learning what details are important for the success of a project. Here are some questions. 1) Do we pass on reports without checking them first? 2) Do we have a reputation for finishing one task completely before starting another? 3) Do we use concordances and dictionaries for our personal study of the Bible?

Dependability is : The capability of being reliable or trustworthy. Learning to be true to our word even when it is difficult to carry out what we promised to do. Some questions. 1) Do we ever give excuses why a job was not done? 2) Are we always on time for church services? 3) Can God count on us to witness to a person He brings across our path?