Christian Character Formation is formatted and written according to James Houston's teachings in Asia. Houston writes that "character" means "morality and personality," and it is "a permanent mark imprinted according to the mold." The more Christians allow God to mold their life, the more their character will reflect Him. Houston explains that six qualities affect the impression a Christian leaves on others: temperament, character, consciousness, love, practice and holiness. In Christian Character Formation, he dives deep into each of these six areas. Also included at the end of the book as an appendix is Houston's article "Exploring the Continent of Loneliness." This book is the needed reminder all Christians need to continually put their trust in their Father's hands, to all Him to mold us into the image of Christ. 又是一本基督徒品德的教导书籍？如果你是这么想的，那你可错了。这本书里谈的，不是鼓励你快快起来追求优秀的德行。它当然也包含了这个层面，但那只是它的一小部分。它真正要跟你探讨的话题，比这个更加有趣，也比这个更加"美好"。 本书的作者候士庭告诉我们，"品格"一词在英文中源于印刷业的用语，指的是"按照模子印出来的一种永存的记号"。其实即便在中文里，"品格"本来就兼具"品性"与"人格"两方面的含意。这让我们知道：一个人的品格，势必与这个人的人格ӌ