What are some of the important building blocks of character? - Character - TouchPoints

Romans 5:4-5Endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment.

The testing of patience strengthens character. What we welcome least in our lives may be testing our patience the most, and that in turn may be developing strength of character in us.

Numbers 30:2“A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it.”

Keeping a promise is the basic foundation for trust in any relationship.

2 Samuel 3:35-37But David had made a vow. . . . So everyone in Judah and all Israel understood that David was not responsible for Abner’s murder.

Consistently keeping your promises will cause people to trust that what you say is true.

2 Samuel 24:24“No, I insist on buying it, for I will not present burnt offerings to the lord my God that have cost me nothing.”

Developing strong character involves sacrifice.