Character Over Charisma: Unlocking Your True PotentialSample

Yesterday, we discussed a key instance within scripture where charisma was mistakenly chosen over character, only to be overruled by the Lord.

On the contrary, there are several moments in which God overlooks a lack of charisma, in favor of the character of an individual.

One of the most clear instances of this is found within the book of Exodus, between God and a man named Moses.

Moses, who was instructed by God to free the Israelites and lead them out of Egypt. As God began to explain the plans to Moses, and provide him with instructions on how to accomplish this task, Moses spoke up, saying in Exodus 4:10:

“Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue”

You see, Moses stuttered when he spoke. This was something that Moses believed would make him unqualified for the task at hand. He was shy and unsure of himself. Moses thought that God must have been mistaken by choosing him to free the Israelites. Surely someone who had eloquence and charisma would be a better fit for the job.

Yet, God was firm in His decision. He replied in Exodus 4:11-12,

“Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.”

God was certain that Moses was the one who would free the Israelites.

Why?

Because while Moses was focused on his perceived lack of charisma, God was focused on his character.

God knew above all else, that there was no better person for the job. Moses would go on to lead the Israelites away from slavery, out of Egypt, and towards The Promised Land not because of his charisma, but because of the character that he had cultivated. Moses felt compassion for the Israelites, and against his own judgment, he set forth to confront the pharaoh.

And it was this very character that made all the difference.

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