Quest for Character, The

By Charles R. Swindoll

Book Overview

So many voices today tell us that avoiding pain and dodging trouble are the best we can expect from life. Yet God is at work in us. He doesn't call us to a bland vanilla existence but to an exciting quest for the best thing in life -- a heart that reflects the character qualities of Jesus Christ. Let Chuck Swindoll show you the building blocks of character that God wants to develop in you and how these traits can help you achieve lasting fulfillment. The Quest for Character offers forty encouraging meditations on character qualities that can significantly change your life. Each brief devotional ends with helpful suggestions for refining your character and scripture readings to draw you into God's Word.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310420512
• ISBN13: 9780310420514
• Release Date: October 1993
• Publisher: Zondervan
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

The Quest for Character

A very practical and intelligent way to improve character in all aspects of life.

Life Changing

I read this book over 2 years ago and I think that after reading it you will not be the same. It is very easy reading and you could probably read this book in one sitting however, I chose to read it as a daily devotional. It's thought provoking and reflective with deep truths that need to be digested slowly in order to receive it fully.

The Busy Persons devotion

For those that are looking for a quick, easy read that highlights the issues we all have in common- busy lives, the perils of procrastination, the need to slow down,th impact of friends, the heart aches of death - etc. This book provides a keen insight into what the Bible says and how it related to each of our lives. A great book for daily - or in my case weekend devotions.

A Good Book for the Aspiring Christian

Chuck Swindoll's "Quest For Character" is an easy-to-understand, comprehensive look at what it is to be more like Christ. He focuses on specific areas that Christians (and nearly any human) struggle with, and provides informative, encouraging, wise words on what to strive for in life, as well as what not to strive for. For example, the first chapter focuses on the Big Four: Power, Pleasure, Fortune, and Fame. These are things, Swindoll explains, that we should not seek, although many of us do... Overall, Swindoll's book is great, a must-read, and worthy of being read over several times. I am surprised it is so 'unheard of' and hope that you will give it a try. I highly recommend this book!