STOP AND THINK – Every man has three characters: that which he shows, that which he has, and that which he thinks he has. (Alphonse Karr, 19th century French critic, journalist, and novelist)
The “character” we show is our reputation. The “character” we think we have is our self-image. Our real character is the integrity or lack of it that we have. We all want to think well of ourselves and hope that others do, too. But the real question is, what are we really like on the inside, where no one else can see—but God?
Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment. (Romans 12:3)