Character Character is something we seldom encounter as the topic of a sermon. Yet character is essential to knowing and serving God. Lack of tested character is probably the number one hindrance to seeing the power of God work in and through our lives. Character is that quality that makes us do what is right, regardless of consequences, regardless of difficulty, whether anyone else will know or not. Character is that quality that enables God to trust us with his power.
Character has no substitute.
It's not easy. Abraham was a man of character at least in the latter parts of his life. It seems that he was, like most of us, a mixed bag earlier. He was obedient to God, which is good. He was a true worshiper of God, which is good.