Lord’s Library editors answer the question “What does the Bible say about character?” with specific Bible references.
Have you ever asked yourself the question “What does the Bible say about character?” If you have, you’re definitely not alone! And since the Bible helps Christians form a foundational understanding of important topics, it’s imperative that one know how Scripture describes character in different contexts.
Now armed with a basic definition of character, Lord’s Library editors thought it would be a helpful exercise to provide Biblical context. As a result, we compiled this short resource which captures all notable mentions of the word character, as well as its other forms. If you’ve been wondering what the King James Bible says about character, scroll on for additional detail.
Note: If you want to know what the Bible says about character and 206 other important topics (to be exact), our editors recommend Spencer Smith’s Doctrine Matters: Bible Topic Guidebook.
What Does the Bible Say About Character?
1 Samuel 16:7
“But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
Romans 2:12
“For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;”
Proverbs 10:9
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
Philippians 4:8-9
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”
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