An IDEALIST has integrity, is open to correction, is willing to identify problems, and speaks the truth boldly.

The character traits of an Idealist are:
TRUTHFULNESS vs. Deception-Earning future trust by accurately reporting past facts.
OBEDIENCE vs. Willfulness-Cheerfully carrying out the directions and the wishes of those who are responsible for me.
SINCERITY vs. Hypocrisy-Eagerness to do what is right with transparent motives.
VIRTUE vs. Impurity-The moral excellence and purity of spirit that radiate from my life as I do what is right.
BOLDNESS vs. Fearfulness-Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right, and just in the sight of those in authority.
FORGIVENESS vs. Rejection-Clearing the record of those who have wronged me and bearing to grudge against them.
PERSUASIVENESS vs. Contentiousness-Guiding vital truths around another’s mental roadblocks.