Why Does God Want Us To Build Character? - Jess D Ernest - October 11, 1979

Jess D Ernest

Good morning, everyone. It's a blessing and privilege to see so many brothers and sisters in Christ gathered together. I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel I just don't get any respect. It happened last year at the Ozark. I was given the privilege of a sermon opportunity down in the Feast of the Ozarks, last year. A lady was seated evidently quite far back in the auditorium, and she came up to me after my sermon and she said, "Ohh, I've never been greeted like that before." And then she commenced to say, "You're, you're a little heavier than what I thought you were when I saw you in the back." I said, "Yes, I don't think I was that heavy, but..." And then, of course, I went to a barber before I came up here. I was down in Illinois to speak here at the Feast and to be here at the Feast, and I mentioned to the barber that I wanted to look my best and try to have a good presentation. I naturally have straight hair. So, he cut my hair and I said, "Well, you know, I'm getting nervous. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library