FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ CHARACTER ~ October 18, 2009

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World!! | Brad's Gramma

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

 

CHARACTER

A wise person once said, "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing to him or for him." (author unknown) Columnist Ann Landers put it this way, "The best index of a person’s character is how he treats people who can do him absolutely no good." In the Christian Scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about entertaining "angels unawares." (Hebrews 13:1) What these writers are talking about here is more than an act. It’s an attitude - about life, about people, and most importantly, about the dignity and worth of every person. They’re referring to a life-cultivated habit of treating others with kindness, compassion, generosity and charity. Our true measure is best demonstrated by how we treat those from whom we have nothing personally to gain or lose, in the world’s sense, that is. Allow me to illustrate.

Many years ago reporters gathered at a Chicago railroad station to await the arrival of a newly selected Nobel Prize winner. As the six-feet-four inches tall giant, with bushy hair and a large mustache, stepped off the train, anxious reporters gathered around him. Amidst flashing cameras, important officials extended their hands and voiced how honored they were to meet the Nobel Laureate. He thanked them and then, looking over the crowd, asked to be excused for a moment. With quick steps he walked through the crowd until he reached an elderly woman who was struggling with two large suitcases.

Easily picking up the two bags in his big hands, smiling all the while, he graciously and attentively escorted the woman to a bus. As he helped her aboard, he extended to her his warmest wishes for a safe journey. Meanwhile, the anxious crowd had tagged along behind him, watching and taking in his every move. Turning to them he said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting." The man was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the world-famous missionary doctor who had spent his life helping the poorest of the poor in Lambarene, Africa.

Said a member of the reception committee to one of the reporters: "That’s the first time I ever saw a sermon walking."

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

[SevenofNine]

Yeah that probably a mercy win LOL!

[NanaDory8]

You are in my prayers.

[Hi Heels]

You are in my daily prayers. Let me know if I can help in anyway!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you....I will forward your prayers to Brad’s Gramma. They are most appreciated.

[Radix]

I was at that game Kathy. I froze my buns off. Few were prepared for the weather conditions. The forecasters really disappointed yesterday, but the Patsies did OK.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did you keep warm jumping up and down at all those points? Did the Pats play everyone down to the water boys?

And you actually trusted the forecasters? d:o)

[Radix]

Absolutely frozen feet after 3-4 hours tailgating in a torrential downpour with my old sneakers on.

Long ago I had for years regular seats at the old stadium. I have been to a good number of games. That one yesterday was unlike any experience that I have ever known before watching football for a number of reasons.

My team won though.

[elizabethgrace]

Praying for you, Brad’s Gramma.

Elizabeth

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh great!! Cold and wet feet for hours...you better be starting on Zicam and extra vitamin c!

[Yaelle]

BG, I just found this out!! Praying mightily for you to return to perfect health. I miss you. I am so sorry I didn’t know earlier.

[cubreporter]

Keeping you in our special prayers for special people. God bless you for all you do for others. Now you need the prayers yourself and you will have them.

[Fawnn]

I’m not procrastinating. Honest! I’m just slow at catching up on my reading.

Please know that you’re in my prayers! I hope you’re doing lots better now!