When People Lose Character

There are many things that God has had to deal with me about. One is character and integrity. Both of these are areas many people struggle with. It's what seperates those who are called and those who are chosen. Over that past couple of years God has really dealt with me about character and integrity. Character is what you are when no one is looking. Any one can act right when people are looking but it's what you do when no one is looking that speaks about your character. Several years ago I was a youth pastor. I was let go and, I must admit I didn't handle it right. I talked about the pastor and the church to everyone I could find to listen. Although God didn't strike me down, should have but didn't, it did delay God's will for my life. I have been a pastor for 4 years now and I am amazed at how little character we have in the church. I must admit, God's still working on me too...now I am finding that it's not what I say but also what I think. Jesus took salvation from being a merely physical act (sacrafices and such) to a mental act, what you even think about people. Let me encourage you with this bit of Dr. Phil wisdom...no matter how flat you get a pancake it still has two sides. My mom used to say there is my side, your side and the truth. LOL...I love mom's wisdom...God bless you! Hey two posts in one day!!! Must be a record. We are starting our 4th week of revival in Calhoun Falls Sunday...come see us if you can.