Webster's defines "Character" as a distinctive mark, quality, trait or attribute; moral strength, self discipline, fortitude; a [good] reputation. As a matter of fact Webster's has alot to say about character- listing over 16 different definitions. But I think there's a simpler definition for my simple mind. Character is simply who you are when no one else is watching. If you want to gage your moral strength, if you wonder about your level of self discipline, if you really want an introspective into yourself just stop and evaluate what you do in your "alone time". That is who you are. Many people think that who they are around other people defines them, but that is a facade that can be put on and taken off at will. What other people think of you doesn't define the real you, the core you- what God thinks of you defines you and that is who you are when there's no one watching- except Him. (We often forget that!)
I think we are a "relationship starved" community nowadays. Everything is so fast; fast foods' drive-throughs, ATM's, you get the picture- but one thing that cannot be fasttracked is relationships. Healthy relationships are built on a foundation of friendship, and friendship isn't something that can be rushed. It is built over time and through experience, and those can't be rushed... Still people jump into relationships without really knowing the person they've picked as their partner, then they're amazed it didn't work out, and they become more calloused and jaded toward the "next time". I think we need to slow down our world and let our society catch up... Relationally, the investment of time and experiences are paramount for success...
Food for thought...
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