The difference is character!

I am back from the blogging dead! The cure for a failing country is the character of man. It starts with each of us growing a moral and spiritual backbone. South Africa is in desperate need of leaders who understand this concept.

Today’s world faces many difficult problems. Escalating crime, drug and alcohol abuse, workplace violence, gang activity, vandalism, school dropouts, deteriorating work ethics, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, racial tensions, broken families ... The list seems endless.

Many people put far too much emphasis on a position, title or credentials. Often they are defined by that title. We should all be taking character into consideration before we vote for who should lead South Africa next.

What comes to mind when you think of character qualities? If you and I were to make a list of "character qualities," our list would probably include such words as honesty, integrity, dependability, loyalty, enthusiasm, etc. And, of course, there are many more that could be added.

I love what John Huntsman, the chairman of Huntsman Chemical Company has to say about Character being about both intent and integrity:

"There are moral shortcuts in the game of business - or life. These are, basically, three kinds of people: the unsuccessful, the temporarily successful, and those who become and remain successful. The difference is character."

Today we confuse personality with character. But they are two different things. The difference is qualities(true colours) and demeanor. Character is your qualities and values, who and what you are made of on the inside. Personality is more about how people perceive you to be, your demeanour. It is easy to hide behind a contagious personality, but what is on the inside will always come out; the true qualities of character is always revealed.

South Africa, think character when we vote!

"Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Romans 5:1-5)

Comments

[Pete]

Character over comfort... this may take time and effort but it will leave a legacy!

[Ricky]

captain - good to have you back blogging!

[Julia]

Jislaaik pastor, I have missed you. Don't stay away too long. Please.

[Herman]

True character 'veritas' is defined by Christ.
The need in todays society is for this Christ to indwell us.To express himself through us.
How difficult it would be for those who has no Christ to have true character.