From "IMPACT : The Student Leadership Bible"
What is Character?
Psalm 15
- "Works Righteousness" (vs. 2) - doing the right thing - "God's thing" - no matter the cost
- "Walks Uprightly" (vs. 2) - deals with personal trials & mistakes with integrity - admits to them and makes corrections and restitution
- "Speaks Truth In His Heart" (vs. 2) - delights in things that are honest and genuine - guards the honesty of his heart
- "Does Not Backbite With His Tongue" (vs. 3) - uses disciplined words and doesn't slander - speaks truth, brings life, strength and joy to others in their words
- "Honors Those Who Fear The Lord" (vs. 4) - defends others who are righteous, friend or not - goes to their aid regardless of cost
- "Swears To His Own Hurt and Does Not Change" (vs. 4) - Yes means Yes - No means No
- "Does Not Put Out His Own Money At Usury" (vs. 5) - doesn't use money as gain to the expense of others - understanding that what they have is a gift of God and what they have needs to be used to accomplish God's purposes
- "Does Not Take A Bribe Against The Innocent" (vs. 5) - doesn't use people to meet emotional, physical or financial needs - treats everyone as the Sons and Daughters of God
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