Sorry, no results.
Please try another keyword
by Bob and Debby Gass
Work on your character
August 16, 2023
‘The righteous man walks in his integrity.’ Proverbs 20:7 NKJV
When the Bible speaks of integrity, it means having a good character. And good character sets boundaries. It may not always determine what you will do, but it always determines what you won’t do. Character lets you realise how much you’re willing to pay to get what you want. When someone in a relationship has no character, they’re dangerous. Proverbs 20:7 says, ‘The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him.’ Character doesn’t have to be in the spotlight, excessively running the show. And it doesn’t resort to intimidation or shaming to get its own way. The person who thinks he or she can get what they want by lying, cheating, or manipulating is sadly mistaken. Understand this: no matter where you go, the real you will eventually show up! And if you don’t work on your character, you won’t be able to build healthy relationships. Genuine relationships require integrity; someone who shows a consistent character in all circumstances; who plays by the rules and can be relied upon; who offers credit where credit is due; who lives by faith; who trusts God to enable them to accomplish all that he or she was created and called to do. The Bible tells us the wicked may prosper for a season, but they will not endure. And ultimately, they will most certainly not triumph (see Proverbs 11:21). The psalmist says, ‘The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them’ (Proverbs 11:3 NKJV). So, the word for today is – work on your character.
Soulfood: 1 Pet 3-5 Mark 5:31-43 Ps 119:65-72 Pro 17:23-26
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2023
Subscribe Today
Have this devotional delivered to your inbox for daily inspiration.
More Inspiring Devotions
American preacher Dr Stephen Olford said, I want to hear the voice of God before I hear anyone elses in...
To grow spiritually, you must get alone with God. When you come into His presence, you should have these attitudes:...
When it comes to lifes great achievers, the apostle Paul is in a league of his own. But he takes...
A pastor writes: When God created man, He made him in His own image. That was Gods original plan, and...
Showing 1-4 of 5702 results