The Importance of Courage in Character: Lessons from David and Modern Times
Explore the concept of courage as a character trait through the story of David in 1 Samuel 17 and its relevance in modern times. From physical courage to the willingness to take risks, discover what it truly means to be courageous in different contexts.
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1. COURAGE COURAGE Character Trait Chapel Character Trait Chapel November Trait November Trait Created by E. Van De Kerk Created by E. Van De Kerk
2. Courage: A Lesson from the Life of David 1 Samuel 17
3. What is courage? WILLINGNESS TO TAKE A RISK. 1. PHYSICAL COURAGE : being willing to put your physical well-being at risk to accomplish a mission. EXAMPLES: Saving Private Ryan (or other similar movies) show soldiers bravely facing bullets for their country no matter what the cost.
4. PHYSICAL COURAGE Those currently serving our country in Iraq and other foreign countries.
5. 2. GODLY COURAGE: having the integrity to make the right choice or do the right thing, even when its not popular, in honor of our Savior. EXAMPLES: Saying no to drugs (Red Ribbon Week) What is courage?
6. Admitting when youve sinned and showing that youre truly sorry. GODLY COURAGE Refusing to go to an inappropriate movie with friends.
7. GODLY COURAGE Respectfully asking someone to stop misusing the name of the Lord, or asking someone to stop disobeying Him.
8. Godly Courage: David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17 GOLIATH *Over 9 feet tall. *Bronze helmet, leg armor, javelin *Bronze coat (weighing 125 lb.) *Spear with an iron sprearhead (weighing 15 lb.)
9. DAVID *Son of Jesse *Youngest of 8 *Shepherd *Takes food to his brothers Godly Courage: David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17
10. Valley of Elah
11. Brook Elah
12. Godly Courage: David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17 (verse 32) Dont worry about this Philistine, David told Saul. Ill go fight him. Read through vs. 51.
13. And everyone assembled here will know that the Lord rescues his people, but not with the sword and spear. This is the Lords battle, and He will give you to us! I Samuel 17:47
14. David ran to the battle lines.
15. Why did David take on the Philistine giant Goliath? 1. Goliath had dishonored his God. 2. Goliath had dishonored his nation. 3. David was FILLED WITH GODLY COURAGE .
16. Godly Courage: How about you? A person filled with Godly courage does not tolerate ungodly speech and ungodly behavior
17. Godly Courage: How about you? A person filled with Godly courage feels no intimidation when it comes to standing up for God
18. Godly Courage: How about you? A person filled with Godly courage does not doubt the power of God when fighting the Christian fight
19. A person filled with Godly courage has: The 3 NOs No toleration for the ungodly. No intimidation when standing up for God. No doubt and completely trusts in Gods total control.
