33. The Calling and Resources of the Pastor - The Gospel and Character (2010)

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INSIGHT

Character as Acquired Essence

Character is an acquired essence shaped by experiences, choices, and social interactions.
It manifests as routine, easy obedience emerging from a transformed personality.

INSIGHT

Internal Control over External Law

The better the character, the less external law is needed; internal control is key.
Virtue equates to good character, requiring harmony among personality's parts.

ADVICE

Base Character Formation on Knowledge

Pastors must bring life-giving knowledge to address core human questions.
Character formation requires knowledge of reality, not ignorance.

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The Calling and Resources of the Pastor - The Gospel and Character

Kern Family Foundation Pastors Conference

Theme: Character Formation

July 6-7, 2010

Dallas defines character as acquired essence. “It is your identity as shaped by your experiences, and especially your choices, and interaction with other people.”

The first session in this 4-part series will give us a good understanding of what character is and how it is affected by our beliefs about the essential questions that shape human life. Dallas points out that the Great Commission (Mt. 28:18-20) includes character formation: that’s what we’re doing when we make disciples and teach them to do everything Jesus said.

The overhead transparencies Dallas used in this session are collected in a document you can download here: https://dwillard.s3.amazonaws.com/Kern-Character-Conference-1.pdf

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