18/05/2026
SPEAKER: PASTOR MICHAEL ARTHUR.
THEME: PROFIT OF GODLY CHARACTER 3
The perspective of character must be properly understood. Many people are unable to enjoy certain blessings from God and even from the people they work with because of the kind of mindset and character they possess.
One of the most neglected aspects of life is destiny. Many believers today are only trusting God for breakthroughs, but they are not willing to work on themselves. Yet, destiny is preserved and sustained by character.
The Apostle Paul admonished Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12 to become an example in word, conduct, love, spirit, faith, and purity. The way a person speaks reveals who they truly are.
As believers, we must be examples in words, in charity, and in conduct. We must become intentional about our character because every action has consequences. The Scripture says, “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
1. CHARACTER IS HAVING INTEGRITY OF HEART.
● God loves people who are conscious of their integrity because integrity is what Heaven recognizes.
● Integrity preserves everything we are building in life and destiny.
In Job 2:3, God Himself boasted about the integrity of Job before Satan.
● We live in a generation where many people cannot be trusted with valuable things because integrity is lacking.
● A person who has nothing to hide will always walk boldly. As written in Acts 24:16, Paul exercised himself to always maintain a conscience void of offence before God and men.
● It is important to possess moral soundness and to choose truth over lies.
● No one is destroyed without their own involvement. Many destinies collapse because of compromised character.
2. CHARACTER IS LIVING ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS OF THE WORD OF GOD AND NOT THE WORLD.
● Character is the ability to live according to God’s Word regardless of the standards of society.
● A believer can live a blameless life when they choose to follow the Word of God_1 THESSALONIANS.2:10 declares how holily, justly, and blamelessly believers ought to live.
● Your character must not change because of pressure, trends, or convenience.
● The Word of God must become the standard for our decisions, relationships, conversations, and daily lifestyle.
Dear Beloved, Character is not built in public; it is formed in secret. Gifts may open doors, but only character can keep those doors open. God is more interested in who we are becoming than merely what we are praying for.
A man without character may gain opportunities, but he will eventually lose them. Therefore, every believer must intentionally build godly character, integrity, honesty, humility, and obedience to the Word of God.