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PFHL Course 201 -- True Christian Character Traits
Directions: This assignment is worth 5 units, so write at least 9 quality pages (single spaced lines
and no redundancies) There are 4 parts.
Christian Character Traits Stated and Implied in 2 Peter
(Compiled by Bill Stevenson-- March 17, 1998)

Part 1 Directions: Personally relate to the following by writing at least one comment about each item
and respond to the other related Scripture references indicated in the note after
item 21.

1. servants: unselfish living for others [1:1]
2. receivers of divine faith because of the righteousness of God [1:1, 2:5b & 7]
3. receivers of divine grace and divine peace, possibly abundantly via the knowledge of God the
Father and Jesus Christ (which should be daily increased) [1:2 & 3:18]
4. content and thankful because all needs (not all desires), especially for righteousness, are fullfilled
(misspelled on purpose) by divine power via the knowledge of Jesus Christ (which should be daily

increased) [1:3]

5. called or specially chosen by the example and glory of Jesus Christ [1:3]
6. receivers of very great and precious promises which enable believers to experience in the divine
nature instead of the fallen sinful/selfish nature and not be a slave to the evil desires caused
corruption of our society [1:4; 2:8-9; 3:9-15a]
7. eager to increase and increasing in faith living (complete trust in Holy Spirit and Scriptural
guidance), goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, righteousness, compassionate/caring
kindness, and God\u2019s special/forever/unselfish love [1:5-8]
8. being transformed via repentance (proper change) and remembering forgiven past sins via
Salvation and living 1 John 1:9 [1:9]

9.eager to be as Christ-like as possible to exemplify what pleases God [1:10; 3:11-12a & 14], not
creatures of instinct (acting like animals) [2:12b & 3:3]
1.
confident about the wonderful success and future Heavenly fellowship God promises [1:11]
2.
never upset about being reminded of the above [1:12-15; 3:1-2, 5, & 17-18]
3.
careful discerners of right and wrong communication, not believers of and followers of (living
according to) cleverly invented stories [1:16 & 3:17-18]
4.
acknowledgers of the majesty, honor, and glory Jesus Christ received from God the Father [1:16-17
& 3:18]
5.

believers of the truths of the Apostles, including the explanations of the Bible prophesies\u2019 origins
and God\u2019s (past and future) promised judgments [1:16-2:3-22 & 3:3-16]; avoiders of false teachers,
false prophets, and other wicked people [2:15-16 & 3:16c-17]

6.
careful and open communicators of constructive divine truth (not man created theories or
destructive criticism) [2:1 & 19-22]
7.
examples of God\u2019s ways for proper relationships, not shameful (avoiding any appearances of evil)
bad examples of New Testament Christianity [2:2]
8.
generous (not greedy) whenever Holy Spirit urged and non-strings-attached (non-exploiting)
teachers (using only true and appropriate stories) [2:3 & 14c]
9.
submissive to individuals of authority and laws/rules as long as not being asked or demanded to say
or do something unrighteous [2:10b]
10.bold only when Holy Spirit urged (not with any arrogance, pride, slander, false accusations,
blasphemy, or ignorance) [2:10c-12a & 17-18a]
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11.as kind as possible, not harmful even in entertainment activities and not mockers of the righteous
(true Christians) [2:13 & 3:3-4]
12.faithful to Christian marriage without sexual lusting and seducing [2:14a-b & 18b]
Note: Read and relate the above to Psalms 37 & 73, 2 Corinthians 4, and John 15.
12 \u201cBlessed\u201ds and Christian Character Traits

Note: In this study, I decided to use verses from the Lockman Foundation\u2019s Amplified Bible so that I don\u2019t have to expound on the carefully chosen Scripture. I did some bolding of what I thought was the most important to think about. Look at each of the Beatitudes for hints about what you could do to improve your thinking and your behavior in relating to others.

Part 2 Directions: Personally relate to the following by writing at least one comment about each item
and respond to the other related Scripture references indicated.
Matthew 5:
\u201c1 And seeing the multitudes, He [Jesus Christ] went up on a mountain:
and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him.
2
And He opened His mouth, and taughtt he m, saying,
3
\u2018Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous--
with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and Salvation,
regardless of their outward conditions)
are the poor in spirit
(the humble, who rate themselves insignificant),
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven!\u2019\u201d
from the 1828 Webster\u2019s Dictionary--
POOR, a. [L. pauper.] 4. Destitute of value, worth or importance; of little use; trifling.
7. Of little worth; unimportant; as in my poor opinion.
8. Unhappy; pitiable.
\u201c4
\u2018Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall becom f ort ed!
5
Blessed are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering)
for they shall inherit the Earth!
6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness
(uprightness and right standing with God),
for they shall be completely satisfied!
7
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy!\u2019\u201d
from the 1828 Webster\u2019s Dictionary--

MER'CIFUL, a. [from mercy.] Having or exercising mercy; compassionate; tender; disposed to pity
offenders and to forgive their offenses; unwilling to punish for injuries; applied
appropriately to the Supreme being. The Lord passed before him (Moses) and
proclaimed, the Lord, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering and abundant
in goodness and truth. Exodus 34

MER'CY, n. [L. misericordia.] 1 That benevolence, mildness or tenderness of heart which disposes a
person to overlook injuries, or to treat an offender better than he deserves; the disposition that
tempers justice, and induces an injured person to forgive trespasses and injuries, and to
forbear punishment, or inflict less than law or justice will warrant. In this sense, there is
perhaps no word in our language precisely synonymous with mercy. That which comes
nearest to it is grace. It implies benevolence, tenderness, mildness, pity or compassion, and
clemency, but exercised only towards offenders. Mercy is a distinguishing attribute of the

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Supreme Being. The Lord is long-suffering and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and
transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty. Numbers 14.
from Romans 12:
8d
if it is showingm ercy, let him [or her] do it cheerfully.
15
Rejoice with those who rejoice;
mourn with those who mourn.
16
Live in harmony with one another.
[\u201cBe of the same mind toward one another.\u201d]
Do not be proud, [\u201cDo not set your mind on high things.\u201d]
but be willing to associate with people of low position [the humble].
17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil.
Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
18
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,
live at peace with everyone.
19
Do not take revenge, my friends,
but leave room for God's wrath,
for it is written:
\u201cIt is mine to avenge; I will repay\u201d, says the Lord.
20
On the contrary:
\u201cIf your enemy is hungry, feed him [or her];
if he [or she] is thirsty, give him [or her] something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his [or her] head."
21
Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.
Matthew 5:
\u201c8
\u2018Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they shall see God!\u2019\u201d
1 Peter 1:21-23
\u201cWho by Him [Jesus Christ] do believe in God [the Father],

that raised Him up from the dead, and gave Him glory;
that your faith and hope might be in God.
Seeing ye have purified your souls
in obeying the truth through the Holy Spirit
unto unfeigned love of the brethren,
see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible,
by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.\u201d
Matthew 5:
\u201c9
\u2018Blessed are the makers {and} maintainers of peace,
for they shall be called the children of God!
10
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake
(for being and doing right),
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven!
11
Blessed areyou when people revileyou and persecuteyou
and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account.
12
Be glad {and} supremely joyful,
for your reward in Heaven is great (strong and intense),
for in this same way people persecuted the prophets
who were beforeyou.\u2019\u201d
[See 2 Chronicles 36:16 and 2 Corinthians 4:15-18.]
\u201c16
\u2018Let your light so shine before men, that
they may see your good works,
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