WHY WE NEED CHARACTER

SCRIPTURE: The Lord then said to Noah, "Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation. – Genesis 7:1
 
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable.
 
There is a need to know why character is needed in our lives. Many people do not know the impact of character in their lives, so, they misbehave. It was Myles Munroe who once said, “When the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable.”
 
Now, why do we need character?
Character determines destiny. 
The reason why you need godly character is because your character determines your destiny in this world and in the world to come. Cain was a bitter person; it was the character of bitterness and hatred that led him to kill his brother. At the end of the day, God placed a curse upon Cain that made him a vagabond and fugitive on the earth. 
 
Observe the life of Esau; his flesh controlled him. He had a character that was dominated by fleshly appetite. The outcome of Esau was that his birthright was sold, his blessing was gone, and he has no memorial on the face of the earth today. 
 
Character indeed determines destiny, both in this world and in the world to come. 
 
Beloved, make up your mind to live with a godly character on earth.
 
Remember this: when the purpose of a thing is not known, abuse is inevitable.
 
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Study the character of men like Daniel, Joseph and Nehemiah.
2. Draw lessons from their lives and practice their godly lifestyles.
 
PRAYER: O LORD, help me to live a godly lifestyle on earth. Let my life reflect Your image LORD, in Jesus’ Name.
 
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: LIVING WORTHILY
 
QUOTE: Manners, characters, qualities and identity are what differentiates people.
 
TODAY IN HISTORY – 18TH MAY 1901: Total eclipse of the sun observed in Mauritius.
 
AMAZING FACT: In terms of flexibility, tongue beats every other muscle in our body! Because of this flexibility, the tongue is capable of easily manipulating food inside the mouth and is also capable of acting as a natural cleanser for our teeth after a meal. 
 
DAILY READING: 1 Samuel 22:1 to 23:29, John 10:1 to 21, Psalm 115:1-18, Proverbs 15:18 to 19