• Ephesians 2:10
    For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
     
  • John 15:5
    "I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
     
  • Philippians 2:12-13
    Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.
     
  • Deuteronomy 30:15-20
    "See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, in that I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the LORD your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess. But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them."

     
  • Romans 5:3-4
    And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
    No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
     
  • Ephesians 4:13
    till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Character, Building


Resources

Godly Character

Sermonette by James Beaubelle

None of us is born with godly character; we develop it over a lifetime, working with God to develop right habits, conforming to God's holy characteristics.


Character and Reputation

Article by James Beaubelle

Obedience to God's moral laws brings rich rewards in developing godly character. After choosing to follow God, He begins forming each of us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. By turning aside from evil, making choices to follow God, and cleaving to Him in times of trouble, our lives and character become enriched beyond …


Excellence in Character (Part Two)

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

It is essential for character growth to discipline our thoughts, setting them on admirable and commendable things, those excellent things of God that define a distinctive standard of character for living a praiseworthy life of moral excellence and obedience to Him. A common word used to describe moral excellence is virtue, …


Fasting: Building Spiritual Muscle

Article by David F. Maas

Fasting serves as a powerful spiritual exercise that builds character by strengthening the inner man. Though it deprives the physical body, a proper fast adds conviction and depth to the spiritual self. Strengthening this inner man demands intense effort, as struggle and effort are vital parts of the conversion and maturity …


The Source of Church Characteristics (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Jesus Christ is the architect of the church, indicating that the institution must take on the characteristics of the Builder, reflecting His character.


The True Gospel (Part 2)

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus' message is certainly encouraging, but the adjective 'good has its roots in the word 'god,' suggesting that Jesus' message also possesses a moral quality.


Genesis 1 and Free-Moral Agency

CGG Weekly by John W. Ritenbaugh

What does Scripture say about free-moral agency? Are we human puppets on a string, manipulated from above? How does free will relate to God's sovereignty?


Good Habits

CGG Weekly by David F. Maas

Habit formation is another synonym for character development. The time to begin developing habits that lead to success lies as early in life as possible.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Character, Building