Godly Character

Godly character should always be the focus for every Christian and even more so for the Christian family.

Character is what a man is in the dark.  

--D.L. Moody

A man should be like tea;
his real strength appearing when he gets in hot water.  

--Unknown

If I take care of my character,
my reputation will take care of me.  

--D.L. Moody

He is rich or poor according to what he is,
not according to what he has.  

--Henry Ward Beecher

We choose what attitudes we have right now.
And it's a continuing choice.

--John C. Maxwell

Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian mother
in the molding of character in her children. 

--Billy Graham

Character is always lost when a high ideal
is sacrificed on the altar of conformity and popularity.

--Charles Spurgeon

A good character is the best tombstone.
Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered.
Carve your name on hearts... not on marble.  

--Charles Spurgeon

Here are some characteristics of a godly woman--check off the ones that describe you:

• Gracious
• Virtuous
• Sober
• Chaste
• Prudent
• Discreet
• Peaceable
• Patient
• Kind
• Faithful
• Joyful
• Good
• Merciful
• Pleasant
• Ready
• Honorable
• Benevolent
• Keeper at Home
• In Subjection
• Quiet Spirit
• Modest
• Obedient
• Loves husband and children
• Teaching the younger women

Now before you get discouraged, understand this--

I know that we fail in different areas on this list from day to day (a very real reason for our need for Christ) but we should NOT look at this list as a reminder of our failures but instead with HOPE, OPTIMISM and ANTICIPATION of what we have to look forward to. He will help us to become these things. We cannot do all of this in our own strength. It is only because of Him that this can take place and we must remember that God has not finished his work in us yet!

Be encouraged ladies, as you look and pray over these characteristics.  Be sure to thank Him for the work He is about to do in your life as He helps you daily to become more like the godly woman described above.