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There are some things that ought to stand out.  This is not about standing out in a crowd.  It is not about standing out because of being stronger or better or something like that.

What should make us stand out is our great character.  As Martin Luther King Jr said in his great speech and alluding to his children, he desired that they be judged not by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

That is why I will take this day, the last day of the week, and give you some things that out to stand out in our lives.  Read on and apply what God places on your heart.

Philippians 4:8  NLT
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Choose to think about the good stuff.  Set yourself up with great character.

Colossians 3:12  NASB
So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience;

Heart of compassion and kindness goes a long way in every situation.

Romans 5:4  NLT
And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

Endurance is a tough one, yet we would all agree that endurance or patience is a quality that people of God seek.

2 Peter 1:5  NASB
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,

Finally, always choose moral excellence.  Might not be what you think should stand out, but it does.  It also counts for much in our lives.
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