Pastor Bryan Walmer

19 Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I too may be encouraged by news about you. 20 For I have no one else like-minded who will genuinely care about your interests; 21 all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know his proven character, because he has served with me in the gospel ministry like a son with a father. 23 Therefore, I hope to send him as soon as I see how things go with me. 24 I am confident in the Lord that I myself will also come soon.
25 But I considered it necessary to send you Epaphroditus—my brother, coworker, and fellow soldier, as well as your messenger and minister to my need— 26 since he has been longing for all of you and was distressed because you heard that he was sick. 27 Indeed, he was so sick that he nearly died. However, God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, so that I would not have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 For this reason, I am very eager to send him so that you may rejoice again when you see him and I may be less anxious. 29 Therefore, welcome him in the Lord with great joy and hold people like him in honor, 30 because he came close to death for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up what was lacking in your ministry to me. Philippians 2:19-30 CSB

Knowing someone of good character can be captivating and motivating, but it can also be discouraging.

The Nature of Godly character

Godly character is often momentary, not extraordinary.

Godly character is not defined by suffering or “failure.”

Godly character is caught as much as it is taught.

The example of Godly character

Timothy was an example of doing nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit.

Epaphroditus was an example of doing everything without grumbling and arguing.

Paul was an example of true rejoicing.

The Beauty of Godly character

Godly character is achievable.

Goly character is attractive.