Character

Character

People say that Christians should have “good character.” What does that mean?

God’s Response

You are a holy people, who belong to the LORD your God. Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure. Deuteronomy 7:6

God created people in his own image. Genesis 1:27

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 honor and benefit others.

God’s Promise

Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who turn many to righteousness will shine like stars forever. Daniel 12:3