Agreeableness

Generic Definition

“the state or condition of being pleasing or likeable”

Biblical Definition

“A cooperative and considerate attitude towards others, motivated by love for God and a desire to serve His purposes.”

Bible Verse

“Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, 'children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.' Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”

Philippians 2:14-15

Notable Quotes

Winston Churchill

“Criticism may not be agreeable, but it is necessary. It fulfils the same function as pain in the human body. It calls attention to an unhealthy state of things.”
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Sir Fulke Greville

English gentleman
“A lively and agreeable man has not only the merit of liveliness and agreeableness himself, but that also of awakening them in others.”
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Jordan Peterson

Clinical psychologist
“There's a personality trait known as agreeableness. Agreeable people are compassionate and polite. And agreeable people get paid less than disagreeable people for the same job. Women are more agreeable than men.”
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Downloads

  • Character Trait Report (pdf)
    • Intended to be used on a weekly basis.
    • Students describe how they put the character trait into practice.
    • Parent affirms, signs and dates the document.

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