Character Is Not Inherited Or Simply Obtained By Being Around Outstanding People. Instead, It Is Created

Character is not inherited or simply obtained by being around outstanding people. Instead, it is created by persevering through difficult problems - and overcoming them.

The Bible tells the story of people that despite circumstances, opposition, or persecution, persevered through situations that were seemingly impossible. Great characters of faith like Joseph, Moses, David - and most significantly Jesus - worked through difficulties beyond what most of us could not imagine. However, all of them eventually not only overcame but persevered to victory. Despite the challenges and suffering set before them, they persevered in the face of their severe trials and tribulations by putting into practical practice faith with persistence.

Because we live in a fallen world, problems will arise, and the unpredictably in this year of 2020 is a sobering example. The good news is that Isaiah 9:6 says that we have a great “Counselor” on our side to help us work through every obstacle and His Name is Jesus.

Perseverance takes practice performed with persistence. While we are all inundated by problems in this life, as you persist in overcoming problems that you have resolved, the better you will become at resolving them going forward, and by doing so, by default you will inherit CHARACTER.

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Many years ago, I was the Chief Judge for the national Concourse d'Elegance Jaguar show. The finest cars from across the nation competed in more than two dozen categories - each hoping to be obtain a flawless, perfect score.

At the awards presentation later that evening, while standing with the President of Jaguar Cars N.A. on one side, and Ian Callum, head director of design on the other, I announced the winners to hundreds of anxious owners who had spent many years and untold hours and dollars bringing their cars to perfection.

After congratulating all the participants on their participation and before announcing the winners, I soberly reminded them that despite all the time, effort, and money spent, that just one wayward NAT found by a judge that was missed somewhere would be the difference between being “perfect” or not.

As today’s scripture tells us, likewise God cannot look upon or accept anything that is not 100% perfect and pure. Even if you have lived and worked diligently by living an exemplary life, just one sin in your life as small as a single 'nat' is what seperates you from perfection.

Friend, no matter how hard you work on the 'car' of your life, the eternal judge cannot judge you as 100% perfect unless you ask God to wipe clean every sin from your life. The GOOD NEWS (Gospel) is that when Jesus Christ died on the cross, his sacrificial death cleaned away EVERY 'nat' of your sin. All you need do to be perfect in this judge's eye is simply and honestly ask him to do so.

At the end of this life’s 'show,' how will your life be judged?

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Whenever something is repeated in the Bible, God is asking us to Pay Attention!

Twenty-Five times Jesus used the phrase “Truly, Truly” and when all these verses are aggregated, it reads in the paraphrase that follows:

Verily, Verily I say unto you…

When you were young you thought yourself strong, you went and did whatever you wanted, but as you moved towards the end of your life you realized you needed help and reached out your hands to take you to a place you could not go on your own.

But those that have been deaf will now hear my voice, and those that do and believe in God and believe in me will not be condemned, but will pass beyond that place of death and go unto eternal life.

Before Abraham was, I AM, and in ancient days manna sustained people seeking after God, but your Heavenly Father is now offering you THE TRUE BREAD FROM HEAVEN. Now is the time to eat and drink from me as THE BREAD OF LIFE, but those that do not will not have my life in you.

All those that do not are in sin, and are the servants of sin. Although there are some that seek me, and have been filled with the good food of my sayings many still do not receive my testimony.

Instead, those that do not enter into my sheepfold but try entering into eternity by their own way are trying to steal their way in like a thief and a robber.

But I am the door of the sheep, and UNLESS YOU ARE BORN AGAIN of water and of the Spirit, you cannot enter into the kingdom of God. All those that keep my sayings will never see death.

On earth I did nothing of my own but I did what I saw the Father do. Likewise for all that believe in me, the works that I do you will also do - and even greater! Because I have gone unto my Father, you do not have to ask me anything because whatever ye will ask the Father in my name, He will give it to you. The servant is not greater than his lord, neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.

All those that receive those that I have sent receive me, and all those that receive me receive God who sent me.

There was once one that betrayed me… And another that denied me three times.

When a seed goes into the ground it has to die, but afterwards springs forth and bears much fruit. (I shall also go into the ground and die) and you will be sorrowful while those against me will rejoice, but your sorrow will be turned into joy, especially when you see the time that heaven opens and the angels of God will be ascending and descending upon me.

'VERILY,' & 'TRULY' in the Greek New Testament is the word we know as 'AMEN' and truly these are the words and teachings that he wants us to have utmost in our minds.

Friend, as Jesus has said all these things to us, let us also respond saying 'AMEN!'

AMEN VERSES (all and only found in the Gospel of John): John 1:51, 3:03, 3:05, 3:11, 5:19, 5:24, 5:25, 6:26, 6:32, 6:47, 6:53, 8:34, 8:51, 8:58, 10:01, 10:07, 12:24, 13:16, 13:20, 13:21, 13:38, 14:12, 16:20, 16:23, 21:18

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I hate to break it to you, but one day we are all going to die, but here’s something you may not of thought of before.

When you come into this world, your SOUL is united with your BODY and after living a (hopefully long life) one day your body will die and at that point your soul will then be separated from your body. This physical death is what the Bible calls 'The First Death,' but the question is - what THEN happens to your SOUL?

The Bible teaches at death that your soul will go one of two places. If you are “in Christ” it will go directly to be with God, and you will not die again or face condemnation. However if you are NOT in Christ, your soul will be separated from God and you will wait in hell until the end of time, and at that point will be judged for your sins and faced a self-imposed condemnation where you will go into “..the Lake of Fire.” This is the SECOND DEATH - the death of your soul - but a death that will never end and continue for all eternity.

Wow!! That message is really brutal! … and YES it is, and perhaps the most harsh word I have ever written, but before you get angry at me, THIS IS WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS, but here is the GOOD NEWS and the Truth!

You have been offered an acquittal - a full pardon for everything you’ve ever done wrong or evil in your life. There is no reason why you or anyone should experience a 'Second Death!' It is entirely up to you to believe or NOT BELIEVE what the Bible says, so if you have read this far, here is the conclusion of the matter.

Either: A) You will believe God’s offer of forgiveness, believe what His Word says in the Bible about avoiding this second death and take His offer of deliverance from this Second Death -or- B)You will come to your own conclusion that this is some stupid, superstitious, imaginary religious fairy tale not worth your consideration.

It is going to be one or another, but either way it is YOUR CHOICE.

Friend, THIS IS SERIOUS. You really do have a soul that will live forever, and YOU have a CHOICE how many DEATHS you believe you’ll have.

WILL IT BE ONE DEATH OR TWO?

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Oh-Oh!! The years fly by and then one day your last year comes and it is time for you to make an exit. When that day comes, are you ready for it?

If there is one critical question that most people NEVER take the time to answer, it is this - WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? Sadly at the moment of death, if this question was never resolved then there are desperate cries of “I don’t want to die!!” But here is the raw truth - we ALL get booted off planet earth, and there is nothing you can do to stop that, but there IS something YOU can do beforehand to prepare for it!

All that takes is one simple step and one sure decision. Make a choice right now to go before Almighty God and simply say, “LORD, you are God and I am a sinful person that has not lived a perfect life. I am asking you to forgive me of my sins, to make me clean by what Jesus Christ did on the cross on my behalf, and take me when I die to be with you forever. I promise to make you the LORD of my life and to follow you the rest of my days. I ask this in the name of Jesus, AMEN.”

Friend, if you prayed that prayer earnestly from the heart, when that last year comes, you’ll enjoy an 'EEE' (Excellent Earth Exit!)

[ Then, have a nice flight! :-) ]

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WORRY! We’ve all experienced it, but in God’s Word, it is Not an option!

Worry in the original language here means 'to tear the remembrance of the mind apart,' and this is a classic practice of Satan whose primary goal in our lives is to kill, steal, and destroy. (John 10:10) When we follow Satan’s lead by worrying, It Is A Sin.

The positive response to worry instead is CONCERN which means “Having a healthy marked interest in a situation and being involved with a solution by responsibly taking charge for solving the problem by sifting through possible solutions.” Sometimes that is possible by being positively proactive, but other times that may NOT be possible and That’s Where PRAYER & FAITH Comes In!

1 Peter 5:7 says to “Cast ALL your cares upon him, for he careth for you” (!)

“All” doesn’t mean 50% or 70% or 90% of your cares, but ALL of them!

Friend, God cares for us more than we know, and He is fully aware of every crisis we are facing. Worry accomplishes NOTHING, so when you are in a situation that you are powerless to resolve, cast all your cares upon Him and hand the situation over to the Lord! because GOD IS CONCERNED ABOUT YOU.

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