It's Not Just Love-It's Character

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of character over charm in building healthy relationships, drawing on biblical wisdom from Proverbs 20:6.

IBAJ February Series — “Wisdom in Love: Maturity, Motives & the Heart” (Proverbs 20) Episode 1: “It’s Not Just Love — It’s Character.” So many people know how to say the right things, but very few know how to live faithfully. In this episode, we walk through Proverbs 20:6 and uncover why character — not charm, words, or emotions — is the true foundation of healthy relationships. This conversation goes beyond marriage and speaks to friendships, family, business, and community. If you’ve ever been hurt because someone’s actions didn’t match their promises, this episode will give you biblical wisdom to recognize faithfulness, integrity, and consistency in the people you allow into your life. Because love is a feeling… but faithfulness is a character trait. #ItsBeenAJourney #IBAJPodcast #WisdomInLove #Proverbs20 #CharacterOverCharm #BiblicalWisdom #HealthyRelationships #Faithfulness #Discernment #Maturity #HeartWork #RelationshipWisdom

People in this episode

Host: Shenelle

Topics covered

• character
• relationships
• faithfulness
• integrity
• wisdom
• maturity

Keywords

• character
• faithfulness
• healthy relationships
• wisdom in love
• Proverbs 20
• integrity
• maturity
• discernment

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Proverbs 20

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