Quotes about Character

Christianity is not primarily a matter of externals, nevertheless it does find expression in conversation, habits, recreation, emphasis, and ambitions to be noted in our daily life.

Our lives are to be characterized by patience, for it is important in developing the mature, stable character which God wants to produce in His people.

Hardship is not our choice; but if we face it bravely, it can toughen the fiber of our souls.

Integrity means that we are trustworthy and dependable, and our character is above reproach.

It has always been a mark of decaying civilizations to become obsessed with sex. When people lose their way, their purpose, their will, and their goals, as well as their faith . . . they go "a whoring." It is a form of diversion that requires no thought, no character, and no restraint.

I believe integrity can be restored to a society one person at a time. The choice belongs to each of us.

Our souls set us apart from every other living creature, and that makes us unique. It also makes us fully human.

Our world today is looking for men and women with integrity, for communicators who back up their ministry with their lives. Our preaching emerges out of what we are. We are called to be a holy people—separated from the moral evils of the world.

We will be judged according to the secret motives and the character of our work. If we have done our work for selfish motives or personal gain, even if the results looked noble to our friends and family, God knows our hearts.

Patience is part of true Christlikeness, something we so often admire in others without demanding it of ourselves.

People judge us not by what we think or believe, but by what we do—and when our lives don't measure up, we lose their respect and they conclude our faith isn't real.

If we would take the traits that characterized the Pilgrims and make them our own, we could regain hope. We could recover the spiritual and moral strength that we have lost. We could offer a thrilling challenge to our young people.