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Character Quotes by Jerry Bridges
- As we search the Scriptures, we must allow them to search us, to sit in judgment upon our character and conduct.
- The fruit of patience in all its aspects - long-suffering, forbearance, endurance, and perseverance - is a fruit that is most intimately associated with our…
- Both gentleness and meekness are born of power, not weakness. There is a pseudo-gentlene ss that is effeminate, and there is a pseudo-meekness that is…
- Holiness is nothing less than conformity to the character of God
- Peace should be a hallmark of the godly person, first because it is a Godlike trait: God is called the God of peace several times…
- Godly character flows out of devotion to God and practically confirms the reality of that devotion.
- Holiness is not a series of do’s and don’ts but conformity to the character of God and obedience to the will of God.
- Many Christians have what we might call a 'cultural holiness.' They adapt to the character and behavior pattern of Christians around them...But God has not…
- Sanctification is the work of the Holy Spirit in us whereby our inner being is progressively changed, freeing us more and more from sinful traits…
- So often we try to develop Christian character and conduct without taking the time to develop God-centered devotion. We try to please God without taking…
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- The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil. — Hannah Arendt
- Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion. — Aristotle
- Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. — Aristotle
- The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons. — Aristotle
- All virtue is summed up in dealing justly. — Aristotle
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- One of my favorite things about 'Star Trek' wasn't just the overt banter but the humor in that show about the relationships… — J. J. Abrams
- My mom was such a strong character. I don't want to say she was like a man, but she was tough. — Lance Armstrong
- Casting ethnic characters is a very hard thing to do, but it's important. It's also interesting. — Darren Aronofsky
- You can fake your age or mask it, but the passion that moves the characters has to be real. — Victoria Abril
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- When I was doing Bean more than I've done him in the last few years, I did strange things - like appearing… — Rowan Atkinson