CHARACTER
FOUNDATION FOR ROYALTY
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In the ministry and in family and social relationships, a person’s character is of extreme importance because it paints a picture of his or her reputation. Moreover, an individual’s character is an important factor in determining how successful one becomes in dealing with others in the ministry and in other aspects of human relations. For example, a person who has various talents or abilities; but has a bad attitude or character may be successful for a moment, but may not be able to sustain it. The renowned bible scholar, D.L. Moody, makes a great correlation between character and reputation. He stated “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” His statement makes sense in many different ways because your reputation is a by-product of your character. Even in the natural world, bad, tarnished, or rotten seeds cannot bring about a good harvest or good products. A writer once said; “You don’t determine your destiny; your character determines your destiny.” Therefore, character is the covenant foundation upon which great futures are built. Jesus was speaking about this interpretation in Matthew 7:15-20; He stated: “...by their fruit you shall know them.” So, developing a Christian, God-like character that gives glory to His name is a must. We need to cultivate and develop God-like character traits that portray us as His children. One of God’s greatest desires is for believers to discover that He wants us to be like Him, to behave like Him, and to think like Him. Moreover, God wants us to radiate His glory and presence with an undiluted character of purity, integrity, and sound judgement of truth at all times, (see 2 Corinthians 5:20).
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In the ministry and in family and social relationships, a person’s character is of extreme importance because it paints a picture of his or her reputation. Moreover, an individual’s character is an important factor in determining how successful one becomes in dealing with others in the ministry and in other aspects of human relations. For example, a person who has various talents or abilities; but has a bad attitude or character may be successful for a moment, but may not be able to sustain it. The renowned bible scholar, D.L. Moody, makes a great correlation between character and reputation. He stated “If I take care of my character, my reputation will take care of itself.” His statement makes sense in many different ways because your reputation is a by-product of your character. Even in the natural world, bad, tarnished, or rotten seeds cannot bring about a good harvest or good products. A writer once said; “You don’t determine your destiny; your character determines your destiny.” Therefore, character is the covenant foundation upon which great futures are built. Jesus was speaking about this interpretation in Matthew 7:15-20; He stated: “...by their fruit you shall know them.” So, developing a Christian, God-like character that gives glory to His name is a must. We need to cultivate and develop God-like character traits that portray us as His children.
About the Author
Mike Olawale is the presiding pastor of Christ Dominion Church of God International, with headquarters in Upper Malboro, Maryland, United States. Mike believes not only in preaching the word of God, but also in teaching the word of God. He is a firm believer in the truth that the word of God must be ‘lived’ and applied practically in every aspect of daily life in order to reap its fruits. He is also the founder and president of The Mike Olawale Foundation (TMOF), a NGO founded in 2012, which serves as a platform to extend the love of God to those who are in need. TMOF’s core activities focus mainly on supporting families, by equipping their youth with the encouragement they need to achieve excellence in their educational goals and aspirations. He is the author of several books, and workshop materials needed for spiritual growth and development. He is married to his beautiful wife Pastor Olori, and they are blessed with three wonderful children.