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The Character Building Moments

by Brett Fuller on September 28, 2020

In 1Corinthians 7:17-24 Paul addresses hard situations in which people might find themselves. Focusing on difficult marriages & work related issues, he twice summarizes his comments with, "Each man must remain in that condition in which he was called." Tough words for people living in tough times.

Why might Paul give this wisdom? Well contextually the Corinthians were an unrestrained people who needed boundaries to order their chaos. However, there might be a different and infinitely more rewarding reason. Paul knew there was something they needed to "get out" of the experience before they "got out" of the experience?

Rarely is character forged in the cool breeze of abundance, but in the fires of difficulty. Paul was not advocating that we search out tough times, or that we entrench ourselves in them until Christ returns- but that if we find ourselves in difficult moments, we make sure we mine out of them the buried treasure of character.

So, when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, get out of the experience all God desires for you to get, before you get out of the experience! Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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