Spiritual Leadership Qualities Inventory (SLQI)

If others fail to recognize how good I am, it is because of their own limitations.

I rarely find myself so overcome by emotion that I cannot meet the people I work with.

At times I am afraid that things I have done in the past will catch up with me.

I have little trouble because of a guilty conscience.

At my work area or desk, I frequently create such a mess that I can't get anything done.

My will power is strong when it comes to passing up food.

It makes me angry when others refuse to accept my good ideas.

If you don't look out for yourself, nobody else will.

There are a few people who know things about me which if told, could cause me great embarrassment.

I am sometimes depressed because of things that I did in my past.

I admire someone who will point out an error even though it may cost them.

I am often bothered by feelings of guilt.

I believe each person has complete freedom to eat, drink, or act however he wants.

I don't mind being asked to do a humbling job which no one else will take.

At times I feel like swearing.

My conscience often bothers me with the feeling that I am not doing what I ought to be doing.

I often laugh at a dirty joke or story just so my friends or coworkers don't think I'm stuck-up.

If I took a test and the grader missed a mistake I made, I wouldn't tell him.

I believe that there is a code which demands that all men act fairly toward one another.

If I could get into a movie without paying and be sure I was not seen, I would probably do it.

I usually feel irritated when I have to take orders from others.

People in my community would say that I am a person with high moral values.

At times I feel like swearing.

I frequently laugh at dirty jokes.

What others think of me does not bother me.

I secretly enjoy someone who is good at fooling others even if it sometimes embarrasses them.

Most people are too soft and if they were more critical they wouldn't get taken advantage of.

I think nearly anyone would tell a lie to keep out of trouble.

I frequently find myself going out of my way to make sure the other guy has an equal chance.

I really enjoy a good hot argument.

I don't enjoy conversations in which the faults or misdeeds of others are being discussed.

I secretly feel good when I learn that someone I dislike has gotten into trouble.

Sometimes when others speak too highly of an acquaintance, I try to point out his defects.

If I am given the wrong change by a clerk, I usually try to return the incorrect amount.

If I had to choose, I would rather be spiritually close to God than be physically and emotionally close to people.

People who invest their time in studying the Bible are not aware of the real problems facing man.

I have often thought that I would like to be a leader in a local church.

The main purpose of man is to know God and worship Him.

Frankly, there are so many religions and cults that I doubt if any of them are right.

I sometimes find myself continuing a discussion just because I don't want to be wrong.

I am not impressed by the men who lead the church I attend.

Being able to teach a subject well is as important as knowing that subject.

I don't have any desire to be a church leader.

I would rather read a good novel or a true life adventure than to read the Bible.

I wouldn't mind being an elder or deacon if I was chosen.

While I may not consistently study truths about God, I do make it a priority to seek Him.

A regular program of Bible study should be a priority for most people.

I would like to be an elder or deacon if chosen.

I believe that by meditating on the Bible and praying one may know God better.

I enjoy being able to get up in front of a group and sharing new ideas I have had.

Elders or deacons are sincere people who should be praised for their work.

The life of Jesus shows that all men can know God if they just look in themselves.

Some of the greatest moments of my life have come through seeking to know God.

Theologians have so confused people about religion that I would rather watch TV than read a religious book.

Elders or deacons are just like anyone else, only they try to look good.

Serving in activities at my church is more important than having time just for myself.

I have made the study of the Bible and seeking God my highest priority.

I would rather help a person grow spiritually than develop my own interests.

I would feel good about working regularly on projects for my church.

Christians overemphasize the abstract knowledge of God and forget to see the good in human beings.

I am a doer, not a planner.

Planning ahead makes things turn out better.

I don't easily become impatient with people.

Talking in front of a group of people makes me very anxious.

The main purpose of man is to know God and worship Him.

I am not easily swayed by others' opinions.

I have periods of days, weeks, or months when I can't take care of things because I can't 'get going.'

I am called on by my friends in times of trouble.

I feel I am well suited to be a leader.

I usually have to stop and think before I act even in trifling matters.

I have been asked to lead groups where a difficult decision had to be made.

I do many things which I regret afterward (regret things more or more often than others seem to).