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On Character Change
(Conclusion)
In recap, if every Filipino only practice these three theological virtues of faith, hope and charity - we will be on our way towards character change.
We can start doing this at this very moment. Let’s begin with faith. Let us have a very firm faith in God, our loving Creator who created us to share with Him His glory and happiness in heaven.
Having this firm faith, let us then hope to be with Him in Heaven eternally. Let us faithfully follow His guidelines on our journey to Heaven - Love of God and fellowmen, which is charity.
In other words, faith, hope and charity are intertwined in our aim for character change in ourselves. One is not without the other two
At the start, we said that character change is easier said than done. Because - all along the way there will be obstacles like temptations and tribulations. But these can be solved by prayers.
Prayers are mere practice of faith, hope and charity. We pray because we have faith in God. We pray because we hope for eternal bliss in Heaven. And - we practice charity (Love of God and neighbor) by also praying for our fellowmen in order to merit this eternal reward.
And finally, though character change may appear slow but which we can begin right now, let us give it a change for it is really worth trying for the sake of our country and our people.