Character

I was reading our assigned text, which was Chapter 2, and I came upon a sentence that I realized meant more to me than just what it appeared. "Of course, we must also imagine situations (usually points of conflict) that define characters." Now I understand what the author was referring to, when writing this sentence. The author was discussing how the author uses conflict and other situations to put the spotlight on certain characters.

However, what if the sentence read, "Of course, we must also think about situations (usually points of conflict) that define CHARACTER" ? The way this sentence is written, gives it a different approach. During times of conflict and struggles are when we, as Christians, and even as human beings, struggle with our character. I find it easy to have good character when everything is "peachy". Good times are easy to live through. When life is going great we love everyone, we're always smiling, and we are quick to help someone in need. When life is tough with tests, job issues, financial issues, or sicknesses, we are not willing to think about anyone other than ourselves. This proves my point that situations, usually points of conflict, define character.

I find it so amazing that the sentence in our text could so easily mean or respresent something else. When you read with an open mind, you never know what might happen.