"But he who is noble plans noble things, and on noble things he stands." -- Isaiah 32:8

Does a person who is awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor plan to achieve the honor? Or does it come as a result of what they chose to do at a critical moment? Still further, isn't such recognition given to someone who is essentially honorable? It's all about "who" we are, not just "what" we do.

After a list of unworthy people are listed, Isaiah mentions that "someone" who is noble. They make noble plans and stand on noble things. The reason for such plans and standing is rooted in the quality of godly character. They do noble things because they are essentially noble. It's all about "who" they are, not just "what" they do.

Are you noble my friend? Those who make noble plans and stand on noble things are those who have noble hearts from the Lord. Luke writes about such people in Acts 17:11, "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." It's all about "who" you are, not just "what" you do.