Character
Summary
The distinguishing moral qualities of a person, particularly the traits that mark followers of Christ, including faithfulness, godliness, humility, and integrity.
☩Traits of the Righteous
Scripture identifies numerous qualities that characterize believers: attentiveness to Christ's voice, blamelessness and harmlessness, boldness as of a lion, contrition of spirit, devoutness, faithfulness, fear of God, and willingness to follow Christ. The righteous are described as godly, guileless, holy, humble, hungering after righteousness, and led by the Spirit.
☩Stability of Character
Biblical wisdom emphasizes the importance of steadfastness and decision in character. The double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Those with fixed character persevere through trials and do not waver between opinions. Stability comes from being rooted and grounded in love and in the word of God.
