How should the character of a person be measured?
Every human might give a different answer.
Here’s my answer:
M – Mindful that every person in the world is valuable to God.
E – Evaluate how their words and actions impact others.
A – Amend their behaviors when their words and actions are hurtful.
S – Stand up for what is good and fair and never back down.
U – Understand that every person is going through, or recovering from, something difficult.
R – Resist pursuing revenge and release the pain others have caused them.
E – Excel in kindness.
D – Diligent to pray for others and help them when possible, even when those others are unkind or have done hurtful things.
It seems an impossible measure to meet.
But I’d rather continue working to measure up.
Because giving up always comes up short.
And the damage of coming up short could be irreparable.
And immeasurable.
How do you measure character?
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That’s not anything I’ve dwelled on. But it’s easy to make snap judgments because only God knows their heart. I would hope I’d give grace and receive grace. We don’t know their past experiences usually and can’t judge a book 😉 by its cover. I appreciate people who don’t make idle promises and appreciate sincerity and humility. I look up to those with character and try to learn from them.
Thank you for reading and commenting, Daphne. Yes, it definitely is important to pray for others – and give people the benefit of the doubt. My list is the goal I work for, while I remain imperfect and try to do what God wants.
That’s a great way of viewing the measurement of our character. Thank you, Joni!
Thanks for reading, Tim. I appreciate your support and comments.
Your list to measuring up/ measuring character is so good! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. A very helpful post!
Thanks for reading and commenting. Every person is a work in progress, and praying for, and accepting others (and their flaws) is always something I have to work on.
I love this!
Thus woukd be good for a women’s felliwship gathering or even a retreat!!
Thank you!!
Thank you for reading and commenting, Christine. I appreciate your support and comments. I am considering teaching/speaking, so your suggestion is something I will pray about. Prayers for you.