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Character – It’s a choiCe!

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out“ (Proverbs 10:9). There is safety and peace for those who live honestly. Those who live deceitfully will go about their days with anxiety and fear of being exposed. Regardless of how one chooses to live their life, the reality is that the way they choose to live life will eventually be exposed. A consistent life of godliness will keep a man confident, and God’s favor will keep him from stumbling. But rejecting instruction and wisdom, and choosing his own way, will lead a man to pain and suffering, and his perverse rebellion will be revealed to others.

“A good name is more desirable than great riches” (Proverbs 22:1). Your character and conduct are everything. Your character is the traits that define or describe you, the code of conduct that rules your actions, the discipline or defaults for what you do, and the lifestyle that makes up your reputation.

I know of only ONE SURE WAY to become a person of good character, and that is to be a dedicated Christ-follower! To begin every day in the Holy Bible, taking time to consider what His Spirit is teaching you (John 14:26, 16:13) through the inspired (2 Timothy 3:16), inerrant (Proverbs 30:5) Word of God, and then pray and mull over those things that are being stated and apply them. I also know that being engaged in a local church (a community of believers) where the Truth of God’s Word is taught – where the focus is Jesus and real life is dealt with through the lens of Scripture is critical to the development and sharpening of one’s faith and character. For men, it is very important to be engaged with several other men who are like-minded Christ-followers. “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17).

Model the character of Christ in your life, and you’ll find that it’s possible to live life with little to no regret!

Father, thank You for Your Word. I commit to spending meaningful time with You every day as I set aside a time to stop and read Your Word, knowing Your desire for me is to spend time with You and know You! I also commit to being  engaged in a local church where the Truth of Your Word is taught. Amen

  An MCHA Stop~n~Think - 10.09.2026 - Courtesy of  MCHA Ministry Coordinator Tim Chastain