Character: It’s Everything
“The stable and distinctive qualities built into an individual’s life which determine his response regardless of circumstances.” (American Dictionary)
I see it everywhere. And what’s worse is that what we SEE is not even a person’s real character; real character can only be truly determined by what a person does when no one else is watching.
I’m going to brag on my brother today…he’ll probably call in a few minutes fussing at me–he had no intentions of my telling this story, but still…
He is a realtor in CO (Pagosa Springs if you need one…thank me later, bro.
. Some realtors don’t have great reputations of being honest, in case you didn’t know that. Come to think of it, honest men who do any kind of business are less and less common. Last week he had a “deal” he badly needed to close…I mean a “honey, pantry’s gettin‘ low” kind of need. He discovered that another realtor had a client wanting the same property. Then he got a phone call–a friend invited him out for coffee…it just so happened that this friend was the closing attorney of the other realtor. (This attorney didn’t know of the irony.) Meaning, my brother could have gone for coffee, and found out the information necessary for bidding over the other realtor. Which, in realty world is not ethical.
My brother, a man of character, told the friend he couldn’t make it. No explanation of why, just that he needed to pass (and if you knew how much he loved coffee, you’d really be amazed!).
That’s the kind of character we need to be instilling into the hearts of our children. The message: God always sees…and that’s all that matters.
More to come…
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June 1, 2008 10:49 pm
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Mama Archer,
Many, many thanks for your kind words and the award…what a great encouragement on those days when I think, “should I really carry on with this?” Carry on I will!
Way to go Chris!
Your old K-3rd grade classmate is respectfully proud of you!
My hubby and i have always wanted a place in Pagosa Springs. So if we ever have any extra money we know how to call now. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story. Marcy
Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.
Theodore Roosevelt
BRAVO Brother!
Your too kind sis. I don’t know what my life would look like had it not been for the family foundation. You are a huge part of my life’s challenge to strive for Godly character and run an honorable race. Keep up your amazing mission of stirring minds, hearts and families for victory!
Praise the Lord for Realtors like your brother!
Our realtor is honest, humble, funny, quirky, and not out to get our money either. She is so wonderful and has done some amazing things for us. We can’t wait to move (July 4th), get settled and take her and her hubby out to dinner!
I think it helps that she’s a Christian too.
God will provide for your brother and family. He always does and He’s always on time!
God Bless,
Dawn