Christian Character Index

Instructions:
For questions 1-35, please indicate the extent to which each statement is true of you.
  Never true of me Rarely true of me Sometimes true of me Often true of me Always true of me
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1. I enjoy helping others
2. I turn to God when making choices
3. I feel a strong compassion for those who do not have much in life
4. I love my life
5. I worry about the future
6. I control my tongue in my home
7. I am a forgiving person
  Never true of me Rarely true of me Sometimes true of me Often true of me Always true of me
  12 3 456 78 9
8. I give to others expecting nothing in return
9. I seek God's will through prayer
10. It is a priority for me to help people who have less in life than I do
11. I celebrate life
12. I am upset when my achievements are not recognized
13. I am a gentle person
14. When another driver does something inconsiderate to me, I forgive that person quickly
  Never true of me Rarely true of me Sometimes true of me Often true of me Always true of me
  12 3 456 78 9
15. I enjoy buying gifts for other people
16. I do what I think God wants me to do
17. When I pray, I pray for the poor
18. I am a joyful person
19. I wake up thinking more about what I don't have than what I do have
20. When I am annoyed, I raise my voice
21. I get along well with difficult people
  Never true of me Rarely true of me Sometimes true of me Often true of me Always true of me
  12 3 456 78 9
22. I act as if other people's needs are more important than my own
23. When I have sinful thoughts, I try to immediately clear them from my mind
24. When I hear or read about some tragedy, my heart breaks for the victims
25. I like who I am
26. I find myself desiring what other people have
27. I am a patient person
28. When someone has mistreated me, I avoid that person or give them the silent treatment
  Never true of me Rarely true of me Sometimes true of me Often true of me Always true of me
  12 3 456 78 9
29. I enjoy giving away my money
30. I love God with all my heart
31. I'm troubled about the suffering of other people
32. I feel that my life has real purpose
33. I complain
34. I keep my composure when people or circumstances irritate me
35. I forgive those who hurt me

Demographic Information

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40. Do you have a high school degree?   Yes    No
 
42. What is your marital status?   Single    Married   Divorced    Other
 
 

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