Building for Blessing Series – Week 4; Character
In part four of our series, “Building for Blessing,” we’ll be taking a closer look at character. Character is more than who you appear to be; it’s who you truly are on the inside. And when the pressures of life come, that’s when your true self begins to show through. Today, Pastor Darth shares about “Three Legs to Strong Character.”
Acts 6:1-3 NIV
1 “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them…”
- Integrity Reveals Character
Proverbs 10:9 NIV
9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” - Wisdom Develops CharacterProverbs 9:10-11 NIV
10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 11 For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.” - The Holy Spirit Empowers Character
Galatians 5:22-23 NLT22 “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!”