G. B. T by G. B. T.

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 21, 1915

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 42, No. 50.

G. B. T

By G. B. T.

The original word for “character” signifies to engrave. This is worth remembering. Character is what we are. It is not what we seem; that is appearance. It is not what people say we are; that is reputation. Character is within ourselves; reputation, what is in the mind of others. While others may mar and even ruin our reputation, we alone can mar or in any way tarnish our character. Though Christ had a spotless character, He was reputed by some to have a devil, and to be mad.

Truly a good character is a mine of wealth. It is of sufficient value to be immortalized by the Lord in His kingdom.