Christian Character Christian Character

“One of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual, the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation”. (Defined by Webster) (1) What is Character? (1) What is Character?

(2) What is Christian Character? Real, authentic Christian character is formed by our commitment to Christ. When we surrender to Christ and allow His piercing work to grow and enrich us, so that the Spirit flows. Real, authentic Christian character is formed by our commitment to Christ. When we surrender to Christ and allow His piercing work to grow and enrich us, so that the Spirit flows.

* PRAYER LIFE (a) Our spiritual discipline (a) Our spiritual discipline * BIBLE READING * FASTING * GIVING * GOING TO CHURCH * RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS

WHY WE DO THESE THINGS? PLEASING GOD OR MEN? (b) Motives (b) Motives

(c) Obedience Obedience to God (Obeying the Word of God, Obeying His laws and instructions) Obedience to each other (Life partners, Children, parents) Obedience to each other (Life partners, Children, parents) Obedience to the society (Civil Government—Bills, Taxes) Obedience to the society (Civil Government—Bills, Taxes)

(d) Persevering Faith (d) Persevering Faith * What is Faith? (Faith on God, Faith on Laws of God) * What is Faith? (Faith on God, Faith on Laws of God) * Faith should be practical faith. * How we express our faith? * Marriage, Death, Christian festivals & celebrations, place of study and work

Character is often defined as a collection of personality traits within our behavior that shows who we are. This is shown in our integrity, attitude, moral fiber, disposition, and this shapes how we treat one another, good or bad. This is mostly true, but it goes much deeper than that. Character is who we are and it can be learned and built when we are in Christ. Moreover, real authentic Christian Character is not just a personality or our disposition ; it is a description of who we are as a Christian, what we are called to be in our entirety. It encapsulates the Fruit of the Spirit from God's love and work in us. (3) What are Characteristics of Christian Character? (3) What are Characteristics of Christian Character?

(a) Character is the display case of Christ and shows others our entire lives as Christians. (b) Character comes out from a life that is hurried, stressed, overwhelmed, and yet where promises are made and deadlines are met. (b) Character comes out from a life that is hurried, stressed, overwhelmed, and yet where promises are made and deadlines are met. Real genuine Christian character is shaped when you surrender to the Lordship of Christ. (c) As we are the mirrors of Christ, He is seen by who we are. When we stand up for the faith and act in good character (c) As we are the mirrors of Christ, He is seen by who we are. When we stand up for the faith and act in good character

(4) How does the Bible define a good Christian family? A good Christian family is one which lines up with biblical principles and one in which each member understands and fulfills his or her God-given role. (Ephesians 5:22-26) (Ephesians 6:4).Ephesians 6:4 (Genesis 2:18-20)Genesis 2:18-20 (Ephesians 6:1-3).Ephesians 6:1-3 (Ephesians 5:22-26) (Ephesians 6:4).Ephesians 6:4 (Genesis 2:18-20)Genesis 2:18-20 (Ephesians 6:1-3).Ephesians 6:1-3

(5) Some Practical Help to have Christian Character in our Families (a)We will never be perfect. (b) We learn more from Jesus everyday. (c) Reading from Word of God. (d) Surrender to God (a)We will never be perfect. (b) We learn more from Jesus everyday. (c) Reading from Word of God. (d) Surrender to God

Presented by: The Rt. Rev. Irfan Jamil Bishop of Lahore Church of Pakistan