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In everything set them an example by doing what
is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned...
(Titus 2:7-8
[NIV])
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We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance,
character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the
Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
(Romans 5:3-5 [NIV])
"Perseverance must finish its work so that you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." (James 1:4 [NIV])
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Sow a thought, reap an action...
Sow an action,
reap a habit...
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Habits are behaviors that ensure our existence.
Greatness
is revealed mainly in our attitudes.
"Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully
on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed." (I Peter 1:13 {NIV])
"Therefore, be clear minded
and self-controlled so that you can pray." (I Peter 4:7 [NIV])
"Be self-controlled and alert." (I Peter 5:8
[NIV])
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Watch your thoughts - they become words
Watch your
words - they become actions
Watch your actions - they become habits
Watch your habits - they become character
Watch
your character - it becomes your destiny
- -source unknown
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"Character cannot be summoned at the moment of
crisis if it has been squandered by years of compromise and rationalization. The only testing ground for the heroic is the
mundane. The only preparation for that one profound decision which can change a life, or even a nation, is those hundreds
of half-conscious, self-defining, seemingly insignificant decisions made in private. Habit it the daily battleground of character."
--Senator
Dan Coats
Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character."
I Corinthians 15:33 [NIV])
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IT IS IN THE TRIVIAL AND MUNDANE DETAILS OF LIFE
THAT ONE'S ATTITUDE IS TESTED THE MOST.
- -Charles R. Swindoll
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