Character Counts

Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.
Romans 5:3-4, (NIV)

Don Johnson, author and producer of Afterglow, wrote," Financier J. P. Morgan once commented that a man's best collateral is his character."

Alfred Armand Montapert said, "Reputation is what folks think you are. Personality is what you seem to be. Character is what you really are."

House Speaker, Jim Wright, upon his resignation, quoted Horace Greely who stated, "Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wings, those who cheer today may curse tomorrow, only one thing endures--character."

Charles Spurgeon wrote, "A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you, and were helped by you, will remember you when forget-me-nots are withered. Carve your name on hearts, and not on marble. Character is what you'd do if you knew no one would ever find out."

I like Samuel Smiles words, "Sow a thought and you reap an act, sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character, sow a character and you reap a destiny."

Our Prayer:
"Dear God, please help me to always remember that character counts and help me to so live that my life will always bring glory and praise to your name. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus' name, amen." - Dick Innes

Bill