Flaws (part one)

Written by Terry Dashner


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(3) The third character flaw noted by Dr. Tartaglia is “fixing blame and nurturing resentments.” Dr. Taraglia states, “Jealousy is described as being fearful or wary of being supplanted; apprehensive of losing affection or position. Envy onrepparttar other hand is a feeling of discontent and resentment aroused byrepparttar 101326 desire forrepparttar 101327 possessions or qualities of another. So we either wantrepparttar 101328 affection of others orrepparttar 101329 stuff that others have. When we can’t get them, we blame someone else for our failings. Since jealousy and envy are never really satisfied, chronic blamers are always failing to get what they need. They continuously have to blame and feel resentment.” That says it all about fixing blame and holding onto resentments. (4) The fourth flaw is “the dread seekers—worry and fear.” Dread seekers aren’t fun to be around. In fact they are so difficult to live with that they are almost never portrayed in leading roles in dramas. Their character just isn’t likable enough. They arerepparttar 101330 stuff of comedy, however, like Felix Unger in The Odd Couple or Don Knotts in The Andy Griffith Show. Dread seekers are not at peace until they have adequately worried about everything imaginable. And then they have to worry a little more just to be safe.

Remember to pray for our nation and troops abroad. Keeprepparttar 101331 faith. Jesus is coming soon!



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Flaws (conclusion)

Written by Terry Dashner


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(9) Number nine is “hypercritical fault finders.” Being cynical, pessimistic, or rejecting is a sign of this character flaw. Oftenrepparttar surest sign that a person has this flaw is being oversensitive to criticism. This flaw causes people to be so nasty that their criticism is biting or so oversensitive that they feel thatrepparttar 101325 flaw has bitten them. It was Henry David Thoreau who said, “The fault finder will find faults even in paradise.” There is pride in pointing out what is wrong. The hypercritics have an unwritten code that solutions are not necessary, only identification of problems is. Do you know one of these people? I hope not because they can make your life miserable.

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(10) Number ten is “chronic dishonesty.” Do you lie when it would be simpler to tellrepparttar 101326 truth? Do you like to see how much you can get away with? Do you believe inrepparttar 101327 letter ofrepparttar 101328 law rather thanrepparttar 101329 intent? Do you justify your dishonesty? Do you tell people you don’t care when you really do? Do you preach morality to others and behave immorally yourself? Do you pretend humility because you think you are better than everyone else is? Do you need to set up contracts to get you to do what you promised? Do you lie so much that you have trouble believing other people? Do you enjoy conning people? You did so well onrepparttar 101330 other test that I thought I would give you another. Hopefully, you can answer “No” to these questions. Don’t think for one moment that this character flaw is rampant in unbelievers only. It’s not. In twenty plus years of church ministry I’ve had to dismiss staff members from time to time because of this flaw that motivated their actions. It’s a shame that some Christians have “chronic dishonesty” as part of their character. But, unfortunately some do. Honesty is stillrepparttar 101331 best policy for all especially Christians.

In closing this devotion let me encourage you. It’s easy to read these ten flaws and relate them to somebody we know, but we must not refuse to judge our own hearts in light of these. After all, strength of character is being able to rightfully assess one’s own self and makerepparttar 101332 appropriate changes. God gives us grace to be holy as He is Holy. God requires much from His people in regards to ethics. He wants us to treat others like we want ourselves to be treated by others. It’s as simple as that. A solid character is worth more than gold.

Keeprepparttar 101333 faith. Jesus isrepparttar 101334 soon coming King of Kings and Lord of Lords. How will He find you when He comes?

Pastor T



Pastors a small church in Broken Arrow, OK.


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