“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”  Proverbs 22:1

• God determines the standard for your character, but He gives you the freedom to choose the content of your character.
• You can rise above difficult circumstances, but you can’t rise above the limitations of your character.
• Your character can be revealed and developed during difficult circumstances, but your lack of character cannot be blamed on circumstances.
• “Character is much better kept than recovered.”