Character does matter.
It matters in our professions.
It matters as we interact with one another.
Most importantly it matters to God.
Each of us was made in the image of God.
This includes what is inside of us as well as the outside.
One of the best examples the Bible gives us of character is Daniel.
Daniel 6:3 (NRSVue) - Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint him over the whole kingdom.
People took notice of Daniel’s character.
The king certainly noticed.
The administrators and the satraps noticed as well.
But they did not share the king’s view of Daniel.
Daniel 6:4 (NRSVue) - So the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for complaint against Daniel in connection with the kingdom. But they could find no grounds for complaint or any corruption, because he was faithful, and no negligence or corruption could be found in him.
Try as they might, they could not find fault with his character.
As Christians, people will examine our character.
Does our character align with our faith?
Does it align with our relationship with God?
Does it align with how we treat our fellow man?
If not, we have a major problem on our hands.
Our conduct (words and actions) builds up our character.
Our character, in turn, shapes our conduct.
Our character helps define us.
Both good relationships and a good reputation take time to build.
But the same relationships and reputation can be damaged in a heartbeat.
Using today’s vernacular, Daniel walked the walk and talked the talk.
As Christians, we should ask ourselves: “Do we?”
Blessings,
Jim Pokorny
The Other Brother Jim
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2026.
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