Character

Character

"...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." (Philippians 2:15).

As Christians, we are expected to shine as lights in a darkened world, setting an example for those inside and outside the faith. Our character must be refined until it stands out to all who come in contact with us.

Portrait of George Washington (1732–99)
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: A Walk In the Snow - Character Counts In a Nation's Leaders

Today, during and after the recent impeachment hearings and trial, there is talk of "compartmentalization"—the notion that all the parts of one's life do not necessarily have to connect, that moral character and job competency do not have to be...
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WWJD What Would Jesus Do?

Across North America and the world, the youth of many churches who profess Christianity are wearing bracelets, necklaces, and other paraphernalia with the acronym WWJD.
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Perspective on Youth He's My Hero

On Australian television recently, an anguished father who had lost his son who had mysteriously fallen from a bridge, told the interviewer that his son was his hero.
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The Importance of Prayer and Bible Study

Why is it absolutely imperative that we study the Bible and pray? What does it accomplish for a Christian? How do we take prayer and Bible study and convert it into spiritual strength and character?
A young woman looking a laptop screen.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Any Room at the Inn?

Would I have opened my door to save the life of another person?
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Conflict: What Is It Good For?

Most of us learned as we grew up to avoid conflict.
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The Life of King Asa: Vital Lessons For You and Me

There are numerous lessons we can learn when we make a study of certain well—known Old Testament individuals and the events that influenced their lives.
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Throw Off the Weight

Let's determine to throw off all that hinders us. Let's resolve to allow God to show us the spiritual necessities.
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Taking Time to Consider Your Calling

Don't wait for the sobering setting of a quiet cemetery and a freshly filled grave to revisit the simple question "Why were you born?" Stop and take time to reconsider your commitment to the course God has set before us.
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Alcoholism and You

Beginning with this article, the Focused Education Committee will be sharing helpful information on the critical and often neglected subject of alcoholism. This article explains the need for alcoholism information in the church.
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Overcoming Prejudice

Signs. We have seen many of them in our lives. Some signs attract us, such as Come In, Welcome, or Open, while others repel us-Do Not Enter, or No Trespassing.
Illustration of Gideon squeezing the dew out of piece of wool.
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Profiles of Faith: Gideon - When a Few Make a Majority

Gideon's example proves to us that, through the faithfulness of a few, many can be delivered and become conquerors. With God the outcome doesn't depend on human might and strength.
How Does the Bible Define Sin?
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How Does the Bible Define Sin?

In our struggle to avoid and overcome sin, it is vital that we understand exactly what it is. Let's see how the Bible defines sin.
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