Christian CharacterChristian CharacterCharacteristics of True Christians
The KeysThe KeysOpening the truths in God's
word
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Matthew 6:21
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Character Defined
1. The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.
2. A distinguishing feature or attribute.
3. The combined moral or ethical structure of a person or group
American Heritage Dictionary - 2nd College Edition
Our Priorities
1. God - He is our sole purpose for living.
2. Our Family - A cord of three strands is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)
3. Our Job - If a man doesn't work, the Bible says he shouldn't eat (II Thesalonians 3:10) Many that will not work are problem causers and busybodies (verse 11)
Our Attitude/Personality
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if
there be any praise, think on these things
Philippians 4:8
Our Attitude/Personality
Blessed are…the poor in spirit…
they that mourn… the meek…those that hunger and thirst after righteousness… the merciful…
the pure in heart… and the peacemakers...You are the light of the world.
The Beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-9,14
Our Attitude/Personality
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till
seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times:
but, Until seventy times seven.
Matthew 18:21-22
Forgiveness
Our Attitude/Personality
Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy
brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother,
and then come and offer thy gift.
Matthew 5:23-24
Forgiveness
Our Attitude/Personality
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Matthew 5:8
Pure in Heart
Our Attitude/Personality
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or,
Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for
your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and
all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:31-33
Do not worry
Our Attitude/Personality
You can see the speck in your friend's eye, but you don't notice the log in your own eye. How can you say, "My friend, let me take the
speck out of your eye," when you don't see the log in your own eye? You're nothing but show-offs! First, take the log out of your own eye. Then you can see how to take the speck
out of your friend's eye.
Matthew 7:3-5 (CEV)
Self-conscious
Our Attitude/Personality
…each of us must give an account to God for what we do. We must stop
judging others…
Romans 14:12-13 (CEV)
Selfconscious
How We Treat Others
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do
ye even so to them:
The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12
Considerate
How We Treat Others
If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth
not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his
brother also.
I John 4:20-21
Loving
How We Treat Others
This is the first and great commandment. And the second is
like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Matthew 22:38-39
Loving
How We Treat Others
Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine
enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully
use you, and persecute you;…For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do
not even the publicans the same?
Matthew 5:43-44, 46
Loving
How We Treat Others
…whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;
and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant: even as
the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister...
Matthew 20:26-28
Serving
How We Treat Others
And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we
faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all
men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:9-10
Serve
Respecting God’s House
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the
day approaching. Hebrews 10:25
Attend
Affects: Reverence / Unity
Respecting God’s House
You are coming to entertain the presence of
almighty God
Dress your best
Affects: Reverence
Respecting God’s House
You are coming to entertain the presence of
almighty God
No food, beverage, gum, etc. in the sanctuary
Affects: Reverence
Respecting God’s House
Coming in late means that you have already missed out on a portion of
the service, it distracts others, and it makes a statement to God of how
important church is to you.
Be on time for service
Affects: Reverence / Focus / Distractions
Respecting God’s House
Get you mind focused on God before service even starts.
Repent of any sin in your life.Prepare your heart and mind
for the service.
Spend time in prayer before service
Affects: Focus / Unity
Respecting God’s House
No chatting before serviceNecessary talking should
be minimal and quietIf you aren’t praying before service,
read your BibleAfter service if people are praying,
chatting should be done in the vestibule.
Talking in the sanctuary
Affects: Reverence / Focus / Distractions
Respecting God’s House
Ignore distractionsBe careful not to be a distraction
Set towards the back with small childrenMonitor your children
Keep moving in, out, and around to a minimum
Distractions
Affects: Focus / Distractions
Employee/Employer Relationships
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not
with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:
Colossians 3:22
Employee/Employer Relationships
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and
not unto men;
Colossians 3:23
Employee/Employer Relationships
Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh,
with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with
eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God
from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:
Ephesians 6:5-7
Employee/Employer Relationships
But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he
hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Colossians 3:25
Employee/Employer Relationships
And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no
man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.
Luke 3:14
Employee/Employer Relationships
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a
Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:1
Respecting Your Pastor
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.
Hebrews 13:17
Respecting Your Pastor
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are
over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace
among yourselves.
I Thessalonians 5:12-13
Esteem
Respecting Your Pastor
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls…
Hebrews 13:17
Obey
Respecting Your Pastor
Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all
men have not faith.
II Thesalonians 3:1-2
Lift up in Prayer
Respecting Your Pastor
Throughout life, we are faced with crossroads in which we must make choices that potentially have eternal consequences. God has placed spiritual leaders in our lives to guide us in making the best choice. Their opinion should be of utmost importance to us
as we choose which road to take…
Communicate