Developing Your Character

Who are you going to be?

The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise. Prov 12:15 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the L ORD weighs the hearts. To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to the L ORD than sacrifice. A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin. Prov 21:2-4 The World—There is no absolute truth

Consequences 1.You are self-guided 2.Morality is what you make it 3.No responsibility toward others 4.Standards are no longer standards

Circles of Influence Inner Circle Mom and DadGrandparents Siblings

Circles of Influence Outer Circle Friends Teachers ProfessorsEmployers

Circles of Influence Extended Circle Politicians Athletes Media Celebrities

Your Influence Be a Christian—But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 Be an example— Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 4:12 Remember God—Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, “I have no pleasure in them” Eccl 12:1