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November 3, 2009

Character Is Giving

Character Is Giving… “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.” Proverbs 31:20 A person of character is always on the look out in how to help others, especially the less fortunate. Their focus on excellent work transcends to those who are out of work. They are not so [...]

October 30, 2009

Character Is Resourceful

Character Is Resourceful… “In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.” Proverbs 31:19 Sometimes you can make things cheaper and better than you can buy them. This is being resourceful. Do you find yourself trying to make ends meet and just paying the bills? Maybe there are some creative [...]

October 29, 2009

Character Is Trustworthy

Character Is Trustworthy… “Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:11-12 Character can be trusted because there is a commitment to integrity in its dealings. There is no going behind someone’s back or disguising the truth. [...]

October 28, 2009

Character Is Industrious

Character Is Industrious… “She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.” Proverbs 31:17 Character has a sense of seeing things through until they are done. It’s industrious labor that produces results that matter. With conscientious care there is an attention to detail that determines excellent outcomes. Processes are put in [...]

October 23, 2009

Character Is Careful

Character Is Careful… She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.” Proverbs 31:16 Character is careful to prayerfully plan and prepare before it expands its enterprise. There is a determined due diligence that protects the person of character from making inaccurate assumptions. He or she prudently grows the [...]

October 22, 2009

Seek God First

Seek God First… “The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.” Joshua 9:14 Seek God first, not as an after thought or as a last resort. What may seem like an innocent decision may in reality be laced with deception. Yes, we need to give others the benefit of [...]

October 21, 2009

Character Is Responsible

Character Is Responsible… “She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.” Proverbs 31:13 Those with character are quick to take responsibility and slow to blame. They feel an obligation to God and to those who depend on them. Responsibility to a person of [...]

October 20, 2009

Character Is Diligent

Character Is Diligent… “She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.” Proverbs 31:13 A person of character is not idle, but eager to do what it takes to get the job done. There is a sense of prayerful urgency that stays focused on the task at hand. Diligent hands replace distractions with focused [...]

October 15, 2009

Character Is Service

Character Is Service… “She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:12 Character can’t wait to serve. There is a motivation to do good for others that is expressed in unselfish service. The goal of character is to serve not to be served. It is always looking for a way [...]

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