"A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones." Proverbs 12:4
You May Not Know:
- Historians and psychologists agree that the greatest single factor that has lead to success and greatness is not intelligence, talent or even beauty. It was character!
- Greek literature and philosophy dominate our classical studies but from their own view summarized what they knew to one statement: "Character is destiny".
"A talent is formed in stillness but a character is forged in the world’s torrent." Goethe
"Sow a thought and you reap an act; sow an act and your reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap character; sow character and you reap destiny." Unknown
The apostle James knew the life of Jesus and well said:
"Whenever trouble comes you way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when you faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully grown, you will be strong in character and ready for anything." James 1:2-4 (NLT)
Wisdom for the Day
Pray for your leaders today.
"I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence." I Timothy 2:1,2
Humor for the Day
- Wear a watch and you’ll always know what time it is. Wear two watches and you’ll never be sure.
- How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you’re on.
- Teach a child to be polite and courteous, and when he grows up, he’ll never be able to edge his car onto a freeway.
Enjoy the weather and your family! Michael