Worth Waiting 4 | Character Matters!

Character Matters!

Who are you when no one’s looking?

Your character is revealed by what you do when no one is looking. Your actions towards others will often reveal who you really are.

Good character includes the kind of qualities we see in a good friend. When we live a life that is opposite from good character, we become selfish. If we are motivated by selfishness, our relationship will suffer. Selfishness includes having to have your own way all the time and having a “me first” attitude. If you had a “friend” who was like this, would you hang around them for very long?

We have identified some core traits that we believe will help you to relate well to others.

Empathy -Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
Forgiveness - Letting go and letting God take care of the wrong done to you
Gratitude - Being thankful or grateful for what you have been given
Honesty - Being truthful
Humility - Not seeing yourself as better than someone else
Perseverance - Standing strong in tough times
Respect - Valuing yourself and others
Responsibility - Being dependable, reliable and trustworthy in regards to your commitments
Self-control - Having control over your actions and reactions

You have the freedom to choose the kind of person you are going to be. Who you are going to be is determined by the daily choices you make. We encourage you to make good choices and to take responsibility for your own actions.

“Character is what one is; reputation is what one is thought to be by others”