PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

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Definition ifjHkk"kk: Personality O;fRo The various aspects of a person's character y{k.k that combine to make them different from other people The qualities xq.k of a person's character that make them interesting and attractive vkd"kZd

Self-development O;fRo fodkl The process by which a person's character and abilities {kerk are developed (Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary) 2. Biblical Basis: Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount igkM+h mins'k (Matthew 5-7) with two illustrations: Tree and its fruit (Matt 7:15-23) isM+ ds Qy Wise and foolish builders (Matt 7:24-27) ?kj cukusokys cqf)eku

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Jesus was teaching the Jews but the same is applicable to Christians like us. Jesus expects that we should be known by our fruit (character / personality). We must build our life (character traits / attitudes f"Vdks.k) on the rock which can bear all storms (Eph 4:15 ge lc ckrksa esa fodflr djsaxs dh ge elhg dh rjg cu tk,) 3. Biblical Factors: Jesus explained his standard for Christian life in Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5-7). The major points are listed below:

Character LoHkko (5:1-12): broken hearted iNrk;k gqvk (humble, not proud), mourn (repent of sins iNrkuk), meek uez (self control la;e, gentle), hunger for righteousness and justice, merciful ikyq (kind, forgiving), purity ifo=, peacemakers 'kkafr cukusokys (seeking unity) Influence Hkko (5:13-16): Salt ued and light T;ksfr Righteousness /kkfeZdrk (5:17-48): obey the commandments

vkKkdkfj, avoid murder (anger ks/k) and adultery (lust dke & okluk), divorce (unfaithfulness), honest in speech (promise 'kiFk), do not take revenge fr'kks/k, love your enemies

Religion /keZ (6:1-18): not only in words but in actions dk;Z, not for pleasing men but for pleasing God larq"V djuk Prayer for Gods glory and purposes to be fulfilled, personal daily needs, forgiveness {kek, deliverance NqVdkjk and protection laj{k.k Ambition egRokdka{kk (6:19-34): material blessing vs purposes ;kstuk

of God, commitment to God, security in possessions laifk or in God, priority

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Relationships fj'rs (7:1-20): With others: judging U;k;, criticising vieku, complaining, do to others what you would have them do to you With the Father: dependence Hkjkslk, confidence With False teachers: dont follow blindly, check faith with fruits Psychological euksoSKkfud Factors:

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In contemporary psychology, the "Big Five" factors of personality are: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism. The five terms expressed in simple terms Curious, Disciplined, Outgoing, Friendly, and Confident.

Openness [kqykiu (Curious ftKklq) Inventive vkfo"dkj'khy, curious, creative jpukRed, new ideas, appreciation for art, imaginative dYiuk'khy cautious lrdZ, conservative, reserved, traditional lukru Conscientiousness uqdrkphurk (Disciplined vuq'kkflr, fou;'khy) efficient dq'ky, organized, disciplined, obedient vkKkdkfj, planned, prepared rS;kj easy-going, careless ykijokg, lazy vkylh, rebellious foksgewyd, spontaneous LoSfPNd, disorder Extraversion cfgeqZ[kh (Outgoing) outgoing, energetic 'kf'kkyh, positive ldkjkRed, teamwork lfEefyr dke, talkative, shy 'kehZyk, withdrawn, negative udkjkRed, individualistic

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Agreeableness lger (Friendly fe=rkiw.kZ) friendly, compassionate n;kiw.kZ, cooperative lg;ksxh, sympathetic lgkuqHkwfriw.kZ, caring ns[kHkky, competitive fr;ksxh, outspoken, suspicious 'kDdh, insulting fuUnk djusokyk, sarcastic dVq Neuroticism HkkoukRed :i ls vfLFkj (Confident Hkjkslk) secure lqjf{kr, confident, emotionally stable HkkoukRed :i ls

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sensitive, nervous ijs'kku, moody mnklhu, angry ks/kh, anxious fpafrr, depression fujk'kk, irritation fpM+fpM+kgV, stress