Who You Are When No One's Looking: Choosing Consistency, Resisting Compromise (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Character-the word is seldom used in the Bible, and we don't see it very often in newspapers or hear it on television..." (more)
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We are all at our best when it counts. But what are we like when no one's looking? That's where character comes in--being consistent even when it doesn't seem to matter. Courage. Discipline. Vision. Endurance. Love. These character qualities are quickly becoming endangered. All too often we hear of marriages falling apart, governments lying, businesses cheating and scandals rocking the church. But with God's guidence and strength, we can maintain character that lasts despite temptations and troubles. Features & Benefits

* features newly-designed cover art

* offers practical advice on building Christian lives of character

* written by a well-known pastor and author, Bill Hybels

* over 300,000 copies in print!

About the Author

Bill Hybels is pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in the Chicago suburbs, where over 15,000 attend each weekend. Willow Creek's "seeker sensitive" approach to worship has influenced many churches across the U.S. and throughout the world. Hybels has written a number of books, including Honest to God, Becoming a Contagious Christian, Making Life Work and Too Busy Not to Pray.

Product Details

• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press; Assumed First Edition edition (July 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877849455
• ISBN-13: 978-0877849452
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #83,625 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, September 3, 1999

By	Glenda M. Thomas "Editor Sister 2 Sister News... (Rochester Hills, MI, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is one that has really challenged me to evaluate my character. I use it and recommend it often. The straight forward and thoughtful approach is affective. There is a temptation to make excuses for ourselves and others when we display character flaws. And our society winks at "whites lies" and "small sins" , but God holds us to the highest standard. Read this when you are truly ready to honest with yourself.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book, April 26, 2003

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This is a wonderful book. For those who are fighting bad habits like procrastination, disorganization, poor time management, etc., this book is one of the best you can read. It shows how to achieve discipline, courage, endurance, and the other things which lead to a successful and contented life. It gives a strong Christian viewpoint but it does not push a political viewpoint, which is very refreshing. I would strongly recommend this book for anyone seeking to manage any aspect of his/her life more effectively.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Christian Character!, April 12, 2003

By	David R. Bess (Charleston, WV) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

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I have never been disappointed with a book by Bill Hybels. This latest read is certainly no exception. Hybels addresses eight qualities of Christian character: courage, discipline, vision, endurance, tender love, tough love, sacrificial love, and radical love. He opens and closes his work by stressing the importance of having the character that only Jesus Christ can produce. Hybels is easy-to-read, yet profound in his biblical teachings.

I've read many books on Christian character, and this one is among the best.