A deep concern for other people that motivates one to action.
1 Pet. 3:8 (NET) Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.
At North Highlands Bible Church, we desire to be Christ followers rooted in godly character. Because Jesus rose from the dead, we too can rise above the brokenness of this world to be men and women of character. We will focus on a new character quality each month to help us cultivate character.
1 Pet. 3:8 (NET) Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble.
1 Cor. 4:2 (NET) Now what is sought in stewards is that one be found faithful.
1 Peter 5:8 (NET) Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
Hebrews 10:36 (NET) For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.
Reviewing the past nine month's Character Qualities (Sept. 2017 - May 2018)
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NASB) Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight.
Ephesians 4:32 (NASB) Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.
Proverbs 16:9 (NET) A person plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.
Joshua 1:9 (NASB) “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
1 Cor. 15:58 (NASB) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.
1 Tim. 6:18 (NET) Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others.
Col. 3:15 (NASB) Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Gal. 5:13 (NET) For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but through love serve one another.
Phil. 2:3-4 (NASB) Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4) do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.