Character, defined
as the mental and moral qualities of an Individual, is revealed in our
actions. Further, our actions are what
reveal the mental choices we make that define our morals, revealing the sum of
them that is our character. The
unfailing process is that the words we think and the actions we take are what
make up our character as individuals.
When we choose to
develop a pattern of thinking that is harmful, self-centered, or selfish we
become someone of that character. If we
are dishonest internally we become liars.
It is in this pattern that we find out who we are. It is our words and actions growing out of
our thoughts that define our character.
We do not spring
into adults as narcists or abusers. We
make thousands of small choices that translate into actions that reveal our
character. We reject counsel that tells
us that there is a pattern to our behavior that is unhealthy. We do not end relationships that have
invested life and love in us on a whim.
We build resentment and bitterness through years of failing to think in
love, grace, and mercy. Pride and anger
become our character when we fail to think about humility and peace.
If we are to avoid
character that is deadly and dangerous then we must realize that the unfailing
process must follow the path of good thinking, loving words, and kind
actions. Daily attention to tending
these things are what build good character.
It is in the millions of small choices that we create who we are.
Too often in our
culture we seek to blame our patterns of behavior on external influences rather
than our own choices. My flaws may be
influenced by my past, my troubles, and my situation. Every choice I make is mine, however, and if
I hope to reflect the character of Christ then I must accept that. I must realize that my choices based on my
thinking yield my character.
There is, however,
hope. There is always hope. We can become better. We can renew our minds, change our words and
actions. We can remold our
character. It will not be easy. It is possible and we can start wherever we
are to seek love, grace, and peace. It
is in this choice, Dear Reader that we must constantly live. We can, like Ebenezer Scrooge, choose to
reform so that our future is characterized by things worthy of a timeless tale.
Wishing you joy in
the journey,
Aramis Thorn
Mat 13:52 So Jesus
said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s
rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old
things from his great treasure store.”
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