Character of Man vs. Man of Character

At one glimpse I’m sure the title does not match up to each other nor find it even with meaning. But perhaps there is one thing I wish to talk about. It’s about the question “What kind of characters do people have these days?” in contrast to a person we can call a “Man of Character.”

Recent situations, events, or observations I have had, makes me wonder what is really happening these days. Man, even so-called Christians, seem to no longer mind to focus on becoming a man or woman of character. Practically observing young people, esp. people younger than I, really behave differently. Change is really happening and affecting each and everyone, depending on how one adjust to the change. The effects or changes, definitely changes mind settings and focus of people, especially now that we have technology, media and the like, one of the greatest factors of brain washing (if I may say it). Sometimes or most likely always, these things have so much grip on us, we can’t even say “NO” to it at all.

It such a pity that this is happening now, and sometimes in effect, there are many lives disoriented or misguided on what are their goals, where people ought to go or who to become. Therefore the man of character is left out.

Defining the “Man of Character,” I believe emphasizes a characteristic of a person (whether a man or woman) that is admirable, excellent and worthy of looking up to or as an example. So far in the Christian realm, there are so many names we can name as to be recognized as a man of character. David might be one, or Daniel. But remembering Christ, I would likely see him to be More Than a Man of Character. Of course He is our God and our Savior. But still he is the best example we could ever look up to, for sure, for He will never fail us ever.

But these days, our character seems to be becoming of no importance. We become satisfied simply of who we are. Carnal people. We would rather choose to sin than to do good as what our Lord have instructed and demonstrated for us. We always have that sense of vengeance or payback, esp. when we are hurt or offended. We always want to be treated fair and equal or something, but actually just want to “get even” with everything or actually be more than anyone else. And always forget, we are nothing but dust of the ground, and that there is God Who is greater than us.

Anyway where are we now, I seem to be lost in my own topic, but perhaps just describing the characteristic of man, or the true nature of man. Ever since the fall of man, we know, sin has corrupted us. And seemingly godly things are of no importance to us.

Romans 3:10-11
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

From the verses itself, it says man has no desire of looking for God even. And so describes who we are, but nevertheless, God made a way for us to be taken out of such situation or state.

Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Through these verses and perhaps in our own experience of the Truth, we know, we can be changed and be molded in the likeness of Christ. If one doubts this, perhaps one have really haven’t known Christ at all. But to be called a man or woman of character, I do hope each Christians will look forward to becoming one, esp. on these days. Why? simple, because we are called Christians, we follow Christ. And, perhaps may this be a warning and reminder to Christians as we face this new period of time.

Matthew 24:4 - 13
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

The end is drawing near, and no one knows when. But WHAT IF, what if after reading this, His time has come, will you ever be ready? Will you ever be ready to face The Righteous One? What shall ye say then when He asks, “What has thou done in your life?”