Quotes about Character

She's her mother's daughter - full of courage, determination, and strength she doesn't even know she has.

Poise can seem like a superficial posture, almost like one is acting as if everything is okay when things really aren't. I believe true poise goes much deeper and is a reflection of what we really believe inside of us. Paul's confidence in the goodness of God was so strong and sure that not even an empty belly threw him off his game. He was content whatever. I know my God is good, and I want to show that to the world, whatever.

Paul reminds us that "righteous character" brings much glory and praise to God. So I want my life—my decisions and relationships and everyday walk—to be just as much of a worship celebration to my Father God.

The worst critiques come when we least deserve them." What is our response to be? We are to be bigger than the man who enjoys flying rumors and throwing stones, to flee from the market of rumor mongering. And we are to trust God with our character and reputation. Thank you, Father, that you protect me not only from physical harm, but the damage caused by words. Help me to walk blameless in your sight each day.

Bad intentions toward others. Pretending to be someone you're not. Coveting what others have. Gossip, slander, and harsh criticism. Who could Peter be talking to? He must be referring to those who have never experienced the love of God. Sadly, no. He is calling out his brothers and sisters in Christ. They know God and have tasted His goodness. Speaking to and through Peter, God is again reminding us: "I am holy; you be holy.

It takes a long time to ruin a life. It all starts with the stories we live by.

Rather we must seek out9 the good things peculiar to the good, and give the widest berth to the evils peculiar to evil men.

Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.

In healthy churches, the pastors life, not just his words, sets the tone for the church.

Do all you can to defeat selfish shepherding in your own heart.

God calls us to have strength in our character and conduct, not simply a stiff upper lip in sorrow or a stubborn persistence during hardship. Secondarily, because the word is "passive voice," we know that the strength God demands He also provides. The strength does not come from a place inside us but a source beyond ourselves, namely, the Lord.

Within the nature of God is a strength that is fashioned in His perfection. Strength flows from the fountain of God's integrity. Honest people are the strongest people.