Over the next few weeks, I want us to explore the connection between virtues and values. This is not an exhaustive list, but I hope our exploration will be helpful. Our starting point is GRACE.
From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.” John 1:16.
GRACE develops VIRTUES which may be expressed as VALUES.
(“Virtues find their origin in God the Father, their expression in the person of Christ and their enabling by the Spirit.”).
| VIRTUES | BIBLICAL INDICATORS | VALUES |
| LOVE | “God is love. . . This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 | Wholesome Relationships marked by sincerity, security and sacrifice |
| RIGHTEOUSNESS | “But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.” Romans 3:21-22 | Justice Shalom Mercy Grace |
| FAITHFULNESS | “The One who calls you is faithful and He will do it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:24 | Commitment Cooperation Diligence |
| TRUTH | “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth.” John 17:17 | Integrity Honesty Excellence |
| HUMILITY | “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 | Servanthood Courtesy Respect |
| COMPASSION | “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 | Dignity Sensitivity Generosity |
| PERSEVERANCE | “May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2 Thessalonians 3:5 | Patience Initiative Passion |
| JOY | “I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of My joy within them.” John 17:13 | Contentment Thankfulness Enthusiasm |
| WISDOM | “Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3 | Discernment Understanding Insight |
| HOPE | “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Saviour and of Christ Jesus our hope.” 1 Timothy 1:1 | Courage Conviction Confidence |
We want to see how values – things we would like to see in our community; arise from our understanding of virtues. Let’s go on the journey.
