Next, Paul turns to the topic of character building. Paul knew that when we live in communities where the people are filled with a depth of character it brings hope to our lives. In this section, Paul's writing challenges us to consider what it takes to be a person of character, a person who brings hope to the community. One phrase that caught my attention was "energetic in goodness". Am I energetic in goodness? Let us join Paul in considering the factors that build character that brings hope to the community.
