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Christian Character Development
Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005 (message contributor)
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1. The Priority Of Christian Character Development
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?
A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more
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2. The Path Of Christian Character Development
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
How does one go about developing Christian character?
In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; The pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better view, You will find the ranks are ...read more
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3. The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.
Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ...read more
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4. The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?
Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more
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5. The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three
Contributed on Feb 16, 2005
What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?
Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more