The word character naturally invokes an array of specific attributes unique of an individual or environment. Our earliest experiences with character stem from being read classic children’s books, like Maurice Sendak’s, “Where The Wild Things Are,” or Dr. Seuss’s, “Green Eggs and Ham,” which portray distinct personality traits of the main character and demonstrate self-development as the character acquires knowledge from his or her life experience. Like the characters in our favorite books, each of us represents a malleable being whose shape can transform with the beauty and power of God’s glory throughout our life journey.
The Bible provides illustrations of individuals with an incredible moral foreground on which …show more content…
He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others do?”
“Yes, Lord,” he answered. “You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” Jesus spoke to him a third time. He asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter felt bad because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He answered, “Lord, you know all things. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep” (John 21: 15-17, New International Reader Version).
What is the purpose of Jesus asking Simon Peter three separate times the same question, “Simon do you love me?” Our Heavenly Father is omniscient; clearly, Jesus did not seek confirmation of Simon Peter’s love. Rather Christ sought to help Peter solidify his love and faith, the Lord never for a moment doubts his love or plan for us, but we, as children of God must wholeheartedly trust him to transform us. Peter’s heart to follow Jesus demonstrates the power of God’s glory to instill within him the wisdom to hear, see, and feel the love of our Father and live a righteous