Why is Character Development Important? (TMF2573)
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Peace to Live By Why is Character Development Important? (TMF2573) - Daniel Litton
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A person could try to say, “Well, why does it matter whether I develop my character in life if I am going to just be made instantaneously perfect when I enter the next life?” The belief is present among this individual that the character development in the Christian is really just ceremonial, like prayer can be viewed. After all, if we are made perfect upon entering the next life, it could in fact be seen as pointless. And this is where the loss of rewards is brought up. In Luke 12, starting in verse 47, Jesus makes the following point: “And that servant who knew his master's will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating. But the one who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive a light beating. Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more” (Luke 12:47,48, ESV). This passage from our Lord appears to indicate there will be different status’ among people in Heaven, in the very least that people will be entrusted with more in the New World.