Lesson 164: “The Secret to Good Character”

Most everyone likes to make lists. Especially a single person! The one who is waiting for God to bring along his or her mate probably has a list of hoped-for qualities in that “special someone.” Dr.

As Larry Guthrie illustrates, effectiveness comes at a very high cost—a personal cost. To make a point for someone else requires the accuracy, simplicity and practical application that grow out of my own real relationship with the Savior.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles . . .” (Isaiah 40:31). Many young birdwatchers may already be familiar with the analogies between the phenomenon of flight and the Christian life.

"I did not have within my own resources the ability to make it right with my neighbor!" What an awesome realization. What does it take for us to come to grips with the simple fact that our liability is far beyond our means! How much damage will take place before we take responsibility?