Achieving True Success: How to Build Character As a Family

by Intl Association of Character Cities

Book by Intl Association of Character Cities

68 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just like AA is a watered-down version of Celebrate Recovery, substituting a nebulous "higher power" for the radical and wholesome healing power of Jesus Christ, this book tries to set out definitions of character qualities apart from the lasting and everlasting source of power, i.e. God. In trying to reach a wider audience, it has hidden the fact that no one can consistently change for the better without the inside help and revelation of the Holy Spirit and a personal relationship with the Heavenly Father, His Son and His Helper Spirit. Achieving character on the outside without the personal transformation of Jesus on the inside will surely fail at times and bring shame, guilt, frustration, and self-condemnation because imperfect people cannot make themselves perfectly better. On the hand, for disciples who already understand this secret, these 49 qualities are worthwhile goals for the forgiven and growing Christian. As they continue to walk in the Spirit and base their life on the foundation of God's Word rather than man's worldly philosophies, these 49 fruits will surely come.