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Your gifts can take you somewhere, but you need character to keep you there.

When a person, especially a minister, is very gifted, others often flock to that person. However, he or she must have Godly character in order to remain humble, so that the ministry won't turn sour. If you have great gifts and you are waiting for God to promote you and wondering why He doesn't, check your character.

Examine your Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Do you walk in love with others (John 13:34-35)?

Do you purposefully look for ways to bless others and reach out to people (Luke 10:30-37)?

Do you try to serve and put others first (Mark 9:35)?

Do you keep your word and do what you say you will do (Psalm 15:1-5, especially notice v. 4)?

Those are the key elements of character necessary for successful, lasting ministry. Integrity, excellence, and faith are the only things that can keep you steady in the storms of life. If you lack those, then you lack Godly character.

If you lack character, then you may end up doing more harm than good to the name of God. Although your gifts may take you somewhere, you need character to keep you there.

(from an unknown article)

I received this article and it makes alot of sense to me, and I think it will make alot of sense too to plenty out there why ask God this question: "Why have you not called me yet for greater things?" I believe this serve as a reminder, and a clue from God to those who desire to serve God in a greater extent, whether as a shepherd, a leader, in a ministry, etc. God is looking at our lives, especially in the depths of our heart. It is not only what we do in His church that matters, but the matters of heart as well as matters outside the church are equally important in God's sight. Thus, for those whom this article may apply, let's check our hearts and ask ourself the few questions above. May this article makes an impact to you.

The greatest thing I learn from this article is, do not lead a holy and driven life for the church and for where you will be placed to serve, but lead a holy and driven life for the grace of God.