People say that Christians should have "good character." What does that mean?
Deuteronomy 7:6 "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."
Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
God made us in His own image. We are to reflect His nature, including his character traits. We have the potential to be loving, truthful, patient, forgiving, kind and faithful. Being made in God's image does not mean you are a god, or even godly, but that you have many of the characteristics of God himself. God wants us to use them as He uses them- to honour and benefit others.
Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
It's not how we pretend to behave in front of others, it's exactly the opposite- it's how we present ourself when others are not looking, coz that's when you have the time spent with God in quietness and that only God sees you my dear...
Deuteronomy 7:6 "For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession."
Genesis 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them."
God made us in His own image. We are to reflect His nature, including his character traits. We have the potential to be loving, truthful, patient, forgiving, kind and faithful. Being made in God's image does not mean you are a god, or even godly, but that you have many of the characteristics of God himself. God wants us to use them as He uses them- to honour and benefit others.
Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
It's not how we pretend to behave in front of others, it's exactly the opposite- it's how we present ourself when others are not looking, coz that's when you have the time spent with God in quietness and that only God sees you my dear...
cheers buddy!
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