Good day Templar family
“We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28)
What do you think about when you hear the word “character?” Character is our distinctive and individual mental and moral qualities. We express our character through how we treat other people and through our integrity, disposition, and moral fiber. We all have negative and positive character traits, and obviousl... moreGood day Templar family
“We proclaim Him, admonishing every person and teaching every person with all wisdom, so that we may present every person complete in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28)
What do you think about when you hear the word “character?” Character is our distinctive and individual mental and moral qualities. We express our character through how we treat other people and through our integrity, disposition, and moral fiber. We all have negative and positive character traits, and obviously, we want to cultivate positive character and subdue negative traits
Christian character reflects our relationship with Christ. We learn and build Christian character as we grow closer to God and follow His directives. We still have our individual personalities, but they develop into a godly version – a better version of ourselves – the person God created us to be. We grow in Christian character as we walk with God, dive into His Word, and spend time with Him in prayer. Christian character should display Christ to those around us – we are His emissaries of grace!
We have to be intentional about developing Christian character. Every day we make choices that will either grow our Christian character or send it into a slump. Our life circumstances are where God builds character, but we have to cooperate with Him in the effort. We are often confronted with issues and situations that tempt us to act out in ways that are the opposite of Christian character – we might want to fight back, get even, use foul language, get angry, and so on. We have to make the conscience choice to respond in a Christlike way.
We can understand the character of God through what He says about Himself and by observing His actions.
Perhaps the most mind-blowing aspect of God’s character is His love. God is love (1 John 4:8). Nothing can separate us from the love of God. (Romans 8:35-39) Our goal as believers is “to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that we are filled to all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:19) God’s love for us is so great that He sacrificed His own Son Jesus so we could be reunited in relationship with Him and have eternal life (John 3:16).
We want to develop godly character because we love God and want to please Him and be more like Him. We want to honor Him and glorify Him with our lives.
Developing a godly character means making the right choices. When we are intentional about Christ-like actions, words, and thoughts throughout the day, we grow in integrity and reflect Christ more consistently. This means responding to adverse situations, hurtful comments, disappointments, and challenges in God’s way rather than following our human nature. This helps us to discipline ourselves for godliness, which becomes instilled in our habits and actions.,
A valuable key to developing godly character is a consistent devotional life. This means being in God’s Word daily and meditating on what it’s saying and how that should play out in our lives. It means taking our challenges, negative situations, and hurts to God and asking for His help and divine wisdom. It means being tender to His Holy Spirit’s guidance in our lives. It means repenting and confessing our sins when we mess up and getting back on track.
Your character is displayed through your actions, words, thoughts, desires, mood, and attitude. Even committed Christians with excellent character have a few isolated moments where they slip up and react to a situation in a less than optimal way. When that happens, it’s an opportunity to learn and grow
Have a blessed day
MC Louis Steyn
OMSDT. Priory of St.Miltiades
Freedom in Christ
