Growing character is the harder road. Impression settles for a quick coat of cheerful paint over rotted boards; character repairs with lumber, nails, and sweat. Impression seeks a slim waist using diet pills or a cinched-up corset; character relies on exercise and vegetables. Impression seeks to impress others with a power suit and firm handshake; character always pairs such externals with real competence in one’s role and genuine interest in others.
In the end the way of character is the only route to the authenticity Jesus possessed—a oneness between what lay within and what others saw. –Upended by Jedd Medefind & Erik Lokkesmoe
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If there is a word for today, this is it. Without character, there is no endurance. Appearances won’t do. A real body builder can carry a load, but someone who only popped a few pills will fall under the load. Lord, help us to have on the inside what appears on the outside.
Yes Lord! Skill can get us to a place but the stay is short without good character.
Excellent quote, Wanda. One to be passed along for sure.
I thought it was a really good one as well. Character development is important.
Yes character, sometimes takes time to develop ;D
It is always best to be yourself~
Hope you are doing well!
Hi Ella, indeed it does take time for our character to be perfected. I’m doing ok. How about you?
I agree charcter does take time to develop…GOD takes His time with each of us as He shape us into whom He wants us to be in His eyes. He loves us even when we are messed up…and still He continue to take His time to work on us with His loving hands. I thank Him for working on me everyday… LOL LOL..I like this as well…thanks Wanda…have a bless weekend… Agape! 🙂
Hope your weekend has been peaceful, restful and full of his presence Sis. Betty.