When You're Well-Spoken Of

"But everyone speaks highly of Demetrius, even truth itself." - 3 John 12a (NLT)

When others speak well of you, you have acceptance. But when the truth speaks well of you, you have character. Demetrius had it . . .do you? A lot has been written and said about character. Study the following words carefully then ask yourself, "Do I have character?"

Character is simply confidence dressed in humility. It keeps its word, its temper and its friends. It has a steady eye, a steady nerve, a steady tongue, and steady habits. It's silent when it has nothing to say, thoughtful and compassionate when it judges, and is always first to make amends when it's wrong. Character doesn't run scared. It's sure footed, committed, and handles whatever comes along.Character has a sense of humor. It knows that a good laugh is often the best lubricant for oiling the machinery of human relations.Character does not make excuses. It takes its lumps, learns from its mistakes and becomes wiser. Character knows that courtesy and good manners are nothing more than a series of small sacrifices. It bespeaks an aristocracy that is not dependent on ancestors or money. A man of wealth can be totally without it while the son of asharecropper may ooze it out of every pore. Character can walk withkings yet still keep its virtue, talk with crowds yet still maintain the common touch. Everyone is comfortable with a person who has character because people with character are comfortable with themselves! How do you measure up?

Edifying, Encouraging & Enlightening,Excelsius
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