Christian Character Christian Character Characteristics of True Christians The Keys Opening the truths in God's word For where your treasure is, there

Christian CharacterChristian CharacterCharacteristics of True Christians

The KeysThe KeysOpening the truths in God's

word

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.Matthew 6:21

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Character Defined

1. The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.

2. A distinguishing feature or attribute.

3. The combined moral or ethical structure of a person or group

American Heritage Dictionary - 2nd College Edition

Our Priorities

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Matthew 6:21, Luke 12:34

Our Priorities

1. God - He is our sole purpose for living.

2. Our Family - A cord of three strands is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

3. Our Job - If a man doesn't work, the Bible says he shouldn't eat (II Thesalonians 3:10) Many that will not work are problem causers and busybodies (verse 11)

Our Attitude/Personality

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,

whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if

there be any praise, think on these things

Philippians 4:8


Blessed are…the poor in spirit…

they that mourn… the meek…those that hunger and thirst after righteousness… the merciful…

the pure in heart… and the peacemakers...You are the light of the world.

The Beatitudes - Matthew 5:3-9,14


Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till

seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times:

but, Until seventy times seven.

Matthew 18:21-22

Forgiveness


Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy

brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother,

and then come and offer thy gift.

Matthew 5:23-24

Forgiveness


Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Matthew 5:8

Pure in Heart


Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or,

Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for

your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and

all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:31-33

Do not worry


Give us this day our daily bread.

Matthew 6:11

Do not worry


You can see the speck in your friend's eye, but you don't notice the log in your own eye. How can you say, "My friend, let me take the

speck out of your eye," when you don't see the log in your own eye? You're nothing but show-offs! First, take the log out of your own eye. Then you can see how to take the speck

out of your friend's eye.

Matthew 7:3-5 (CEV)

Self-conscious


…each of us must give an account to God for what we do. We must stop

judging others…

Romans 14:12-13 (CEV)

Selfconscious

How We Treat Others

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do

ye even so to them:

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12

Considerate

How We Treat Others

If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth

not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his

brother also.

I John 4:20-21

Loving

How We Treat Others

This is the first and great commandment. And the second is

like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Matthew 22:38-39

Loving

How We Treat Others

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine

enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully

use you, and persecute you;…For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do

not even the publicans the same?

Matthew 5:43-44, 46

Loving

How We Treat Others

…whosoever would become great among you shall be your minister;

and whosoever would be first among you shall be your servant: even as

the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister...

Matthew 20:26-28

Serving

How We Treat Others

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we

faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all

men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

Galatians 6:9-10

Serve

Respecting God’s House

Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the

day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

Attend

Affects: Reverence / Unity


You are coming to entertain the presence of

almighty God

Dress your best

Affects: Reverence


You are coming to entertain the presence of

almighty God

No food, beverage, gum, etc. in the sanctuary

Affects: Reverence


Coming in late means that you have already missed out on a portion of

the service, it distracts others, and it makes a statement to God of how

important church is to you.

Be on time for service

Affects: Reverence / Focus / Distractions


Get you mind focused on God before service even starts.

Repent of any sin in your life.Prepare your heart and mind

for the service.

Spend time in prayer before service

Affects: Focus / Unity


No chatting before serviceNecessary talking should

be minimal and quietIf you aren’t praying before service,

read your BibleAfter service if people are praying,

chatting should be done in the vestibule.

Talking in the sanctuary

Affects: Reverence / Focus / Distractions


Ignore distractionsBe careful not to be a distraction

Set towards the back with small childrenMonitor your children

Keep moving in, out, and around to a minimum

Distractions

Affects: Focus / Distractions

Employee/Employer Relationships

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not

with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God:

Colossians 3:22


And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and

not unto men;

Colossians 3:23


Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh,

with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; Not with

eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God

from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Ephesians 6:5-7


But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he

hath done: and there is no respect of persons.

Colossians 3:25


And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no

man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.

Luke 3:14


Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a

Master in heaven.

Colossians 4:1

Respecting Your Pastor

Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

Hebrews 13:17


And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are

over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace

among yourselves.

I Thessalonians 5:12-13

Esteem


Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls…

Hebrews 13:17

Obey


Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:

And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all

men have not faith.

II Thesalonians 3:1-2

Lift up in Prayer


Throughout life, we are faced with crossroads in which we must make choices that potentially have eternal consequences. God has placed spiritual leaders in our lives to guide us in making the best choice. Their opinion should be of utmost importance to us

as we choose which road to take…

Communicate

Summary

Living a life that portrays Biblically based characteristics not only improves our lives,

but it improves everyone else's life around us. It blesses others, the church, the pastor, and

it shows this world what being a true Christian, or being 'Christ like' is all about.

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