The Pillars of Christian Character: The Basic Essentials of a Living Faith

By John F. MacArthur Jr.

Book Overview

"To love God] with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." -Jesus' words in Mark 12:33

Without question the crucial issue in living the Christian life is the condition of your heart. Actions may be temporarily deceiving, but ultimately our outward behavior will reflect what's inside, because our internal attitudes form who we really are. Those inner attitudes are also what God deems most important.

In this book one of Christianity's most respected Bible teachers and pastors examines the foundational attitudes, or "pillars," of Christian character as outlined in God's Word. Pillars such as genuine faith, obedience, humility, selfless love, forgiveness, self-discipline, gratitude, and worship.

To some degree each trait, on its own, marks a person as one of God's own and reveals an active, living faith. Each is an essential element of mature Christianity. But there is transforming power when you combine them in your everyday living as God commands. Your character will be grounded in godliness; you will see things from an eternal perspective; and your faith, your actions, your witness to others will be revitalized from the inside out.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0891079505
• ISBN13: 9780891079507
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Crossway
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Great for those wishing to grow in the faith.

This book looks at the most essential character traits or attitudes a faithful Christian should have. In particular the book focuses a chapter on each of the following: * Faith * Obedience * Humility * Selfless Love * Unity * Growth * Forgiveness and Blessing * Rejoicing * Gratitude * Strength * Self-Discipline * Worshiping God * Hope This book is well wrote and researched...

Raising life's standards to honor our Lord

This is an excellent book for anyone seeking to deepen their relationship with the Lord and living a life which brings honor to Him. This secular world presents continual challenges which divert our focus from a living faith. This book can help us climb the ladder in pursuit of our Lord's calling.