Lesson 099 - "I Was a Good Kid"

Dr. Larry Guthrie has been very involved in developing character training materials for some time. He understands that many parents desire to raise children to have good character. But from where does character come? How can teaching character point people to Christ?

A business is as strong as the reputation of integrity behind it and the most valuable asset we could ever have is a good name (Proverbs 22:1). A good name is a reputation on which others can depend to represent what is legally and morally right.

What does good character look like? Wes Cantrell served in the business world for forty-six years and during that time he and his wife became very familiar with the mannerisms of gentlemen that are most attractive to the professional public ... especially potential employers.

Scripture tells of two kings with outstanding character, but the contrast in their motives eventually brought very different results. One king sought to be good; the other attempted to be Godly. One king wanted to please man, yet God honored the other one.