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It is the essence of who a person is, shaped by their values, beliefs, and actions. The Bible places significant emphasis on the development of godly character, which is seen as a reflection of one's relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. Biblical Foundation The concept of character is deeply rooted in Scripture, where it is often associated with virtues such as integrity, honesty, humility, and faithfulness. <a href="/proverbs/22.htm">Proverbs 22:1</a> highlights the importance of a good name, stating, "A good name is more desirable than great riches; favor is better than silver and gold." This verse underscores the value of a reputation built on strong character. Character and the Heart The Bible teaches that character is a matter of the heart. In <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, the Lord says to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This passage emphasizes that God evaluates individuals based on their inner character rather than external appearances. The Role of Trials Trials and tribulations are seen as opportunities for character development. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-4</a> states, "Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." Here, the Apostle Paul explains that enduring hardships can lead to the strengthening of character, ultimately resulting in hope. The Fruit of the Spirit <a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a> outlines the fruit of the Spirit, which are qualities that reflect godly character: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law." These attributes are evidence of the Holy Spirit's work in a believer's life, shaping their character to align with God's will. Jesus as the Model of Character Jesus Christ serves as the ultimate example of perfect character. His life and teachings provide a blueprint for believers to follow. In <a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Philippians 2:5-7</a>, Paul encourages believers to emulate Christ's humility and selflessness: "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness." Character and Leadership The Bible also addresses the importance of character in leadership. In <a href="/1_timothy/3.htm">1 Timothy 3:1-7</a>, Paul outlines the qualifications for overseers, emphasizing traits such as being above reproach, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, and able to teach. These qualities are essential for those in positions of authority within the church, as they reflect the character necessary to lead others effectively. Conclusion While the Bible does not provide a single definition of character, it consistently highlights the importance of developing a character that mirrors God's holiness and righteousness. Through the guidance of Scripture, the work of the Holy Spirit, and the example of Jesus Christ, believers are called to cultivate a character that honors God and serves as a witness to the world.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><a href="/2_corinthians/13-5.htm">2 Corinthians 13:5</a> Examine yourselves, whether you be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know you not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except you be reprobates? Topicalbible.org<a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Ephesians 4:22</a> That you put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; Topicalbible.org<a href="/matthew/7-17.htm">Matthew 7:17</a> Even so every good tree brings forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree brings forth evil fruit. Topicalbible.org<a href="/2_corinthians/5-17.htm">2 Corinthians 5:17</a> Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Topicalbible.org<a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">2 Peter 2:14</a> Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children: Topicalbible.org<a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a> Likewise, you younger, submit yourselves to the elder. Yes, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble. Topicalbible.org<a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a> Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded. Topicalbible.org<a href="/1_peter/1-14.htm">1 Peter 1:14</a> As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: Topicalbible.org<a href="/2_timothy/3-3.htm">2 Timothy 3:3</a> Without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Topicalbible.org<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (n.) A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.2. (n.) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character.3. (n.) The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.4. (n.) Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.5. (n.) Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.6. (n.) Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.7. (n.) The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character.8. (n.) A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.9. (n.) A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character.10. (n.) One of the persons of a drama or novel.11. (v. t.) To engrave; to inscribe.12. (v. t.) To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/3686.htm">3686. onoma -- a name, authority, cause</a> ... authority, cause. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: onoma Phonetic Spelling: (on'-om-ah) Short Definition: name, character, reputation Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3686.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5158.htm">5158. tropos -- a way, manner, fashion</a> ... manner, fashion. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: tropos Phonetic Spelling: (trop'-os) Short Definition: way, manner, character Definition: (a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5158.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1382.htm">1382. dokime -- (the process or result of) trial, proving ...</a> ... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: dokime Phonetic Spelling: (dok-ee-may') Short Definition: a trial, proof; tried, approved character Definition: a ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1382.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2412.htm">2412. hieroprepes -- reverent</a> ... of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hieroprepes Phonetic Spelling: (hee-er-op- rep-ace') Short Definition: suitable to a sacred character, reverent Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2412.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5046.htm">5046. teleios -- having reached its end, ie complete, by ext. ...</a> ... perfect, full-grown Definition: perfect, (a) complete in all its parts, (b) full grown, of full age, (c) specially of the completeness of Christian character. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5046.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/2550.htm">2550. kakoetheia -- malevolence</a> ... Cognate: 2550 (from 2556 , "an evil, vicious disposition" and 2239 , "custom") -- a disposition (character) that fosters and fondles evil . ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2550.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/2425.htm">2425. hikanos -- sufficient, fit</a> ... From hiko (hikano or hikneomai, akin to heko) (to arrive); competent (as if coming in season), ie Ample (in amount) or fit (in character) -- able, + content ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2425.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/5429.htm">5429. phronimos -- practically wise, sensible</a> ... From phren; thoughtful, ie Sagacious or discreet (implying a cautious character; while sophos denotes practical skill or acumen; and sunetos indicates rather ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5429.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/1342.htm">1342. dikaios -- correct, righteous, by impl. innocent</a> ... just, righteous. From dike; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively) -- just, meet, right(-eous). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1342.htm - 8k<a href="/greek/4164.htm">4164. poikilos -- many colored</a> ... diverse, manifold. Of uncertain derivation; motley, ie Various in character -- divers, manifold. (poikilais) -- 7 Occurrences. (poikiles) -- 1 Occurrence. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4164.htm - 6k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/8034.htm">8034. shem -- a name</a> ... and conspicuous position; compare shamayim); an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character -- + base, (in ... /hebrew/8034.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/7260.htm">7260. rabrab -- very great things</a> ... very great things (Aramaic) from rab; huge (in size); domineering (in character) -- (very) great (things). see HEBREW rab. 7259, 7260. rabrab. 7261 . ... /hebrew/7260.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/7613.htm">7613. seeth -- exaltation, dignity, swelling, uprising</a> ... From nasa'; an elevation or leprous scab; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness; exaltation in rank or character -- be accepted, dignity, excellency, highness ... /hebrew/7613.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/johnson/the_new_testament_commentary_vol_iii_john/character_of_the_gospel.htm">Character of the Gospel.</a> ... Introduction. Character of the Gospel. The last record made of the Life and Words of our Lord is contained in the Fourth Gospel. ... /.../johnson/the new testament commentary vol iii john/character of the gospel.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_a_character_is_a.htm">Whether a Character is a Spiritual Power?</a> ... OF THE OTHER EFFECT OF THE SACRAMENTS, WHICH IS A CHARACTER (SIX ARTICLES) Whether a character is a spiritual power? Objection 1 ... //christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether a character is a.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_sacramental_character_is.htm">Whether the Sacramental Character is the Character of Christ?</a> ... OF THE OTHER EFFECT OF THE SACRAMENTS, WHICH IS A CHARACTER (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the sacramental character is the character of Christ? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the sacramental character is.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_the_character_be_subjected.htm">Whether the Character be Subjected in the Powers of the Soul?</a> ... OF THE OTHER EFFECT OF THE SACRAMENTS, WHICH IS A CHARACTER (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the character be subjected in the powers of the soul? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the character be subjected.htm<a href="/library/bullinger/commentary_on_revelation/the_hebrew_character_of_the.htm">The Hebrew Character of the Book.</a> ... THE HEBREW CHARACTER OF THE BOOK. ... It is not only Hebrew in character as to its linguistic peculiarities, but especially in its use of the Old Testament. ... /.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the hebrew character of the.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_in_the_sacrament_of.htm">Whether in the Sacrament of Order a Character is Imprinted in ...</a> ... OF THE EFFECT OF THIS SACRAMENT (FIVE ARTICLES) Whether in the sacrament of Order a character is imprinted in connection with all the Orders? ... /.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether in the sacrament of.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_a_sacrament_imprints_a.htm">Whether a Sacrament Imprints a Character on the Soul?</a> ... OF THE OTHER EFFECT OF THE SACRAMENTS, WHICH IS A CHARACTER (SIX ARTICLES) Whether a sacrament imprints a character on the soul? ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether a sacrament imprints a.htm<a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_this_sacrament_imprints_a.htm">Whether this Sacrament Imprints a Character?</a> ... OF THE EFFECT OF THIS SACRAMENT (THREE ARTICLES) Whether this sacrament imprints a character? ... For a character is a distinctive sign. ... /.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether this sacrament imprints a.htm<a href="/library/maclaren/romans_corinthians_to_ii_corinthians_chap_v/forms_versus_character.htm">Forms Versus Character</a> ... CORINTHIANS (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) FORMS VERSUS CHARACTER. 'Circumcision is nothing ... essential, viz. spiritual conduct and character. I ... /.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/forms versus character.htm<a href="/library/neander/the_epistle_of_james_practically_explained/_4_character_and_condition.htm">Character and Condition of the Churches to whom the Epistle was ...</a> ... INTRODUCTION. 4. Character and condition of the Churches to whom the Epistle was addressed, and nature of the errors against which it was directed. ... /.../the epistle of james practically explained/ 4 character and condition.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/c/character.htm">Character (27 Occurrences)</a> ... 2. (n.) Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character... /c/character.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/q/quality.htm">Quality (14 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) The condition of being of such and such a sort as distinguished from others; nature or character relatively considered, as of goods; character; sort ... /q/quality.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/r/reputation.htm">Reputation (12 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) The estimation in which one is held; character in public opinion; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action; repute. ... /r/reputation.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/s/sign.htm">Sign (181 Occurrences)</a> ... a picture. 6. (n.) A word or a character regarded as the outward manifestation of thought; as, words are the sign of ideas. 7. (n ... /s/sign.htm - 46k<a href="/topical/t/tone.htm">Tone (9 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (n.) Sound, or the character of a sound, or a sound considered as of this or that character; as, a low, high, loud, grave, acute, sweet, or harsh tone. ... /t/tone.htm - 11k<a href="/topical/s/saints.htm">Saints (117 Occurrences)</a> ... ownership. They are not primarily words of character, like chacidh, but express a relation to God as being set apart for His own. ... /s/saints.htm - 39k<a href="/topical/p/personality.htm">Personality</a> ... "From being applied to the mask, it came next to be applied to the actor, then to the character acted, then to any assumed character, then to anyone having any ... /p/personality.htm - 16k<a href="/topical/e/ezranehemiah.htm">Ezranehemiah</a> ... EZRA-NEHEMIAH. Contents 1. Name. 2. Object 3. Plan 4. Unity 5. Sources 6. Literary Character 7. Languages 8. Historicity 9. Text LITERATURE ... /e/ezranehemiah.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/e/ezra-nehemiah.htm">Ezra-nehemiah</a> ... EZRA-NEHEMIAH. Contents 1. Name. 2. Object 3. Plan 4. Unity 5. Sources 6. Literary Character 7. Languages 8. Historicity 9. Text LITERATURE ... /e/ezra-nehemiah.htm - 22k<a href="/topical/t/tiberius.htm">Tiberius (1 Occurrence)</a> ... 5. Character: Though Tiberius was unpopular, he left the empire in a state of prosperity and peace. Of his character the most opposite views are held. ... /t/tiberius.htm - 15k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-character.html">What does the Bible say about Christian character? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/character-of-God.html">What is the character of God? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/bad-company.html">How does bad company corrupt good character (1 Corinthians 15:33)? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/character.htm">Character: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Character (27 Occurrences)<a href="/luke/1-80.htm">Luke 1:80</a> And the child grew and became strong in character, and lived in the Desert till the time came for him to appear publicly to Israel. (WEY)<a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Acts 17:11</a> Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. (See NIV)<a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Acts 22:12</a> "And a certain Ananias, a pious man who obeyed the Law and bore a good character with all the Jews of the city, (WEY)<a href="/romans/5-4.htm">Romans 5:4</a> and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope: (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)<a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a> Therefore let us aim at whatever makes for peace and mutual upbuilding of character. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> the true character of each individual's work will become manifest. For the day of Christ will disclose it, because that day is soon to come upon us clothed in fire, and as for the quality of every one's work-- the fire is the thing which will test it. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26</a> What then, brethren? Whenever you assemble, there is not one of you who is not ready either with a song of praise, a sermon, a revelation, a 'tongue,' or an interpretation. Let everything be done with a view to the building up of faith and character. (WEY)<a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a> Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals." (See NIV)<a href="/2_corinthians/13-11.htm">2 Corinthians 13:11</a> Finally, brethren, be joyful, secure perfection of character, take courage, be of one mind, live in peace. And then God who gives love and peace will be with you. (WEY)<a href="/ephesians/5-13.htm">Ephesians 5:13</a> But all things having their true character exposed by the light are made manifest; for that which makes everything manifest is light. (DBY)<a href="/philippians/1-10.htm">Philippians 1:10</a> so that you may be men of transparent character, and may be blameless, in preparation for the day of Christ, (WEY)<a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Colossians 4:12</a> Epaphras, who is one of yourselves, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, sends greetings to you, always wrestling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand firm--Christians of ripe character and of clear conviction as to everything which is God's will. (WEY)<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:6</a> And now you know what restrains him, in order that his true character may be revealed at his appointed time. (WEY)<a href="/1_timothy/3-2.htm">1 Timothy 3:2</a> A minister then must be a man of irreproachable character, true to his one wife, temperate, sober-minded, well-behaved, hospitable to strangers, and with a gift for teaching; (WEY)<a href="/1_timothy/3-7.htm">1 Timothy 3:7</a> It is needful also that he bear a good character with people outside the Church, lest he fall into reproach or a snare of the Devil. (WEY)<a href="/1_timothy/3-10.htm">1 Timothy 3:10</a> And they must also be well-tried men, and when found to be of unblemished character then let them serve as deacons. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/3-13.htm">Hebrews 3:13</a> On the contrary encourage one another, day after day, so long as To-day lasts, so that not one of you may be hardened through the deceitful character of sin. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/6-17.htm">Hebrews 6:17</a> In the same way, since it was God's desire to display more convincingly to the heirs of the promise how unchangeable His purpose was, (See RSV)<a href="/hebrews/12-10.htm">Hebrews 12:10</a> It is true that they disciplined us for a few years according as they thought fit; but He does it for our certain good, in order that we may become sharers in His own holy character. (WEY)<a href="/hebrews/13-5.htm">Hebrews 13:5</a> Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, "I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you." (See NAS)<a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2</a> For we often stumble and fall, all of us. If there is any one who never stumbles in speech, that man has reached maturity of character and is able to curb his whole nature. (WEY)<a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5</a> But for this very reason--adding, on your part, all earnestness-- along with your faith, manifest also a noble character: along with a noble character, knowledge; (WEY)<a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">3 John 1:12</a> The character of Demetrius has the approval of all men, and of the truth itself. We also express our approval of it, and you know that we only give our approval to that which is true. (WEY)<a href="/ruth/3-11.htm">Ruth 3:11</a> Now, my daughter, don't be afraid; I will do to you all that you say; for all the city of my people does know that you are a worthy woman. (See NIV)<a href="/ezra/4-7.htm">Ezra 4:7</a> In the days of Artaxerxes wrote Bishlam, Mithredath, Tabeel, and the rest of his companions, to Artaxerxes king of Persia; and the writing of the letter was written in the Syrian character, and set forth in the Syrian language. (WEB JPS ASV)<a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Proverbs 12:4</a> A woman of virtue is a crown to her husband; but she whose behaviour is a cause of shame is like a wasting disease in his bones. (See NIV)<a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10</a> Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels. (See NIV)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/c/character.htm">Character</a><a href="/topical/c/character_assassination.htm">Character Assassination</a><a href="/topical/c/character_of_god.htm">Character of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--attentive_to_christ's_voice.htm">Character of Saints: Attentive to Christ's Voice</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--blameless_and_harmless.htm">Character of Saints: Blameless and Harmless</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_saints--bold.htm">Character of Saints: Bold</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--contrite.htm">Character of Saints: Contrite</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--devout.htm">Character of Saints: Devout</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--faithful.htm">Character of Saints: Faithful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--fearing_god.htm">Character of Saints: Fearing God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--following_christ.htm">Character of Saints: Following Christ</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--godly.htm">Character of Saints: Godly</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--guileless.htm">Character of Saints: Guileless</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--holy.htm">Character of Saints: Holy</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--humble.htm">Character of Saints: Humble</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_saints--hungering_after_righteousness.htm">Character of Saints: Hungering After Righteousness</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--hungering_for_righteousness.htm">Character of Saints: Hungering for Righteousness</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--just.htm">Character of Saints: Just</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--led_by_the_spirit.htm">Character of Saints: Led by the Spirit</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--liberal.htm">Character of Saints: Liberal</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--loathing_themselves.htm">Character of Saints: Loathing Themselves</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--loving.htm">Character of Saints: Loving</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--lowly.htm">Character of Saints: Lowly</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--meek.htm">Character of Saints: Meek</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--merciful.htm">Character of Saints: Merciful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--new_creatures.htm">Character of Saints: New Creatures</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--obedient.htm">Character of Saints: Obedient</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_saints--poor_in_spirit.htm">Character of Saints: Poor in Spirit</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--prudent.htm">Character of Saints: Prudent</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--pure_in_heart.htm">Character of Saints: Pure in Heart</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--righteous.htm">Character of Saints: Righteous</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--sincere.htm">Character of Saints: Sincere</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--steadfast.htm">Character of Saints: Steadfast</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--taught_by_god.htm">Character of Saints: Taught by God</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_saints--taught_of_god.htm">Character of Saints: Taught of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--true.htm">Character of Saints: True</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--undefiled.htm">Character of Saints: Undefiled</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--upright.htm">Character of Saints: Upright</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_saints--watchful.htm">Character of Saints: Watchful</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_saints--zealous_of_good_works.htm">Character of Saints: Zealous of Good Works</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--abominable.htm">Character of the Wicked: Abominable</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--alienated_from_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Alienated from God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--blasphemous.htm">Character of the Wicked: Blasphemous</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--blinded.htm">Character of the Wicked: Blinded</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--boastful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Boastful</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_the_wicked--conspiring_against_god's_people.htm">Character of the Wicked: Conspiring Against God's People</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--conspiring_against_saints.htm">Character of the Wicked: Conspiring Against Saints</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--corrupt.htm">Character of the Wicked: Corrupt</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--covetous.htm">Character of the Wicked: Covetous</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--deceitful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Deceitful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--delighting_in_the_iniquity_of_others.htm">Character of the Wicked: Delighting in the Iniquity of Others</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--despising_saints.htm">Character of the Wicked: Despising Saints</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_the_wicked--despising_the_works_of_the_faithful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Despising the Works of the Faithful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--destructive.htm">Character of the Wicked: Destructive</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--disobedient.htm">Character of the Wicked: Disobedient</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--enticing_to_evil.htm">Character of the Wicked: Enticing to Evil</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--envious.htm">Character of the Wicked: Envious</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--evildoers.htm">Character of the Wicked: Evildoers</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--fearful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Fearful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--fierce.htm">Character of the Wicked: Fierce</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--foolish.htm">Character of the Wicked: Foolish</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--forgetting_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Forgetting God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--fraudulent.htm">Character of the Wicked: Fraudulent</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--froward.htm">Character of the Wicked: Froward</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--glorying_in_their_shame.htm">Character of the Wicked: Glorying in Their Shame</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--hard-hearted.htm">Character of the Wicked: Hard-Hearted</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--hating_the_light.htm">Character of the Wicked: Hating the Light</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--heady_and_high-minded.htm">Character of the Wicked: Heady and High-Minded</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--hostile_to_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Hostile to God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--hypocritical.htm">Character of the Wicked: Hypocritical</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--ignorant_of_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Ignorant of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--impudent.htm">Character of the Wicked: Impudent</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--incontinent.htm">Character of the Wicked: Incontinent</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--infidel.htm">Character of the Wicked: Infidel</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--loathsome.htm">Character of the Wicked: Loathsome</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_the_wicked--lovers_of_pleasure_more_than_of_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Lovers of Pleasure More than of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--lovers_of_pleasure,_not_of_god.htm">Character of the Wicked: Lovers of Pleasure, not of God</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--lying.htm">Character of the Wicked: Lying</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--mischievous.htm">Character of the Wicked: Mischievous</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--murderous.htm">Character of the Wicked: Murderous</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--persecuting.htm">Character of the Wicked: Persecuting</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--perverse.htm">Character of the Wicked: Perverse</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--prayerless.htm">Character of the Wicked: Prayerless</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--proud.htm">Character of the Wicked: Proud</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--rebellious.htm">Character of the Wicked: Rebellious</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--rejoicing_in_the_affliction_of_saints.htm">Character of the Wicked: Rejoicing in the Affliction of Saints</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--reprobate.htm">Character of the Wicked: Reprobate</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--selfish.htm">Character of the Wicked: Selfish</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--sensual.htm">Character of the Wicked: Sensual</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--sold_under_sin.htm">Character of the Wicked: Sold Under Sin</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--stiff-hearted.htm">Character of the Wicked: Stiff-Hearted</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--stiff-necked.htm">Character of the Wicked: Stiff-Necked</a><a href="/topical/ttt/c/character_of_the_wicked--uncircumcised_in_heart.htm">Character of the Wicked: Uncircumcised in Heart</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unclean.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unclean</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--ungodly.htm">Character of the Wicked: Ungodly</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unholy.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unholy</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unjust.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unjust</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unmerciful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unmerciful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unprofitable.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unprofitable</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unruly.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unruly</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unthankful.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unthankful</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--untoward.htm">Character of the Wicked: Untoward</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character_of_the_wicked--unwise.htm">Character of the Wicked: Unwise</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--defamation_of,_punished.htm">Character: Defamation of, Punished</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--firmness_of.htm">Character: Firmness of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--firmness--joseph_in_resisting_potiphar's_wife.htm">Character: Firmness: Joseph in Resisting Potiphar's Wife</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--firmness--paul.htm">Character: Firmness: Paul</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--firmness--pilate.htm">Character: Firmness: Pilate</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--good.htm">Character: Good</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--instability_of.htm">Character: Instability of</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--instability--israelites.htm">Character: Instability: Israelites</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--instability--pharaoh.htm">Character: Instability: Pharaoh</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--instability--reuben.htm">Character: Instability: Reuben</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--instability--solomon.htm">Character: Instability: Solomon</a><a href="/topical/naves/c/character--revealed_in_countenance.htm">Character: Revealed in Countenance</a><a href="/topical/naves/p/physiognomy--(external_aspect))--character_revealed_in.htm">Physiognomy: (External Aspect)): Character Revealed In</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/q/quality.htm">Quality (14 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/r/reputation.htm">Reputation (12 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/sign.htm">Sign (181 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/t/tone.htm">Tone (9 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/s/saints.htm">Saints (117 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/p/personality.htm">Personality</a><a 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