What is your character? Do you put up the shopping cart?

Read: 1 Corinthians 13

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1

                                                                                            

 

Good Morning!

What are your character traits? Are you a good person? According to the internet, observing what a person does with a shopping cart when finished can reveal their character. If you put the cart in the carousel you are good and if you allow them to remain in the parking lot you are bad. I must say, I am a remarkable individual! I always offer to take the cart whenever I see someone taking their last bag out.

 

In Jesus' parable in Luke 10:25-37, the Good Samaritan exemplifies a man of admirable character. Exemplifying his willingness to care for an injured man. His honest reputation preceded him, as evidenced by his ability to leave funds with the innkeeper.

 

Opposed to the shopping cart test God uses various methods to assess our character. Testing our love is one way. Regardless of whether one can speak in tongues to both man and angels, have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries, and possess the faith to move mountains, 1 Corinthians chapter 13 reminds us that without love, it is all meaningless. Love is patient and kind; it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

 

 Through the Spirit of the Fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), God tests us with qualities such as love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. How well do you align with the Fruits of the Spirit? 

 

 Our likeness to Christ is tested by God. God, knew who would come to Him. Growing in our relationship with God the Father, Jesus the Christ, and the Holy Spirit should help us align ourselves to become more Christ-like. God, as we know, causes all things - both the good and the bad, including suffering. In our reaction to this over time, our effort to be Christ-like is manifested as we draw closer to God.

What are your character traits? Who do people see? Choosing a good name is more important than acquiring great riches. To truly understand a person's character, one must observe how they behave with the shopping cart at the store. With all seriousness, by practicing the Fruits of the Spirit and being Christ-like, we can follow God's plan for love and begin to develop and reveal our true character.

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