Values are timeless.They are found in every society of every culture of every people in every land. They cross boundaries. They counter boundaries. Passionate love for God, love and compassion for others, integrity, faithfulness andexcellence are values that should make up the CORE of every Christian man, woman and child. Passionate Love for God (Deuteronomy 6:5) "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters - yes, even his own life - he cannot be my disciple.And anyone who does not carry his cross and followme cannot be my disciple... any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple." (Luke 14:26,27,33)
Love and Compassion for Others (Jude22-23) "If i have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing." (1 Corinthians 13:2) Integrity (Psalm 41:12) "But you, O Lord, have mercy on me; raise me up, that I may repay the. I know that you are pleased with me, for my enemy does not triumph over me. In my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever." (Psalm 41:10-12) Faithfulness (Matthew 25-21) "HIsmaster replied,'Weldone, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness." (Matthew 25:21) Excellence (Daniel 6:3) "Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the realm." (Daniel 6:3) NKJV Excellence. The very word conveys 'possession of eminently good qualities, great merit, virtue or goodness'. But excellence cannot be measured in the form of intellectual tests alone, nor in attitude alone. Excellence is as much in mind as it is in character. And Daniel had both a keen mind and an irreproachable character. |
