| LESSON 45 | AUGUST 8, 2026 AV 25, 5786 |
Being a part of our individual families, we carry specific characteristics that are unique to that family, whether it be our complexion, stature, personality, speech, etc. These things grant others the ability to recognize from which group or family line we come. Webster’s dictionary defines characteristics as distinguishing traits, qualities, or properties. As image bearers of YHWH, which means that we are representative figures, there are things about us that should give testimony to the fact that we represent HIM! Those Godly traits that we display give testimony to other believers, but also to those who don’t believe.
Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children.
Throughout the scripture, there have been champions of faith that we read about. It allows us to have a clear sight of what to do and what not to do, and how and how not to behave. GOD, through those same scriptures, is very clear on HIS likes, dislikes, and how HE wants believers to conduct themselves. The attention in this lesson is not to focus specifically on what GOD’s law says, but to point to the individuals and the characteristics that stand out about them. For the modern-day believer, these specific characteristics are worth emulating.
A heavenly countenance. Exodus 34:29; Acts 6:15.
Walking in excellence. Daniel 5:12; 6:3.
Passionate about the Word. Ezra 7:10; Acts 18:24.
Perfect and upright. Job 1:1.
The meek man. Numbers 12:3.
Example of loyalty. Ruth 1:16-18.
Complete devotion. Numbers 14:24.
Walked with great faith. Matthew 8:5-10, 15:21-28.
Without guile. John 1:47.
Full of wisdom. Deuteronomy 34:9; I Kings 3:12.
The ultimate example of love and compassion. Matthew 9:36-38, 14:14; Mark 10:21; John 11:5
This is not an exhaustive list, for there are many more examples not mentioned. Take the time to self-examine and see if any of these characteristics need to be more of a priority in your everyday walk.
Author: Bishop James Taylor, Jr.