George Washington was always very careful with his character, not only as others saw him, but that he stayed true to his central beliefs. You can see this in every stage of his life.

In the French and Indian war, he was especially careful to carry out his duties, even when he was feeling “unwell.”

In the Revolutionary War he was careful to lead his men, even in times of deep despair and tribulation.

In the Constitutional Convention he was very careful of his leadership as President of the Convention, and didn’t try to sway things from his chair up front. Instead he would take the time to visit with and persuade the members of that great Convention privately.

Then as the first President of the new United States of America, he knew he had to set an example, as no one had ever had that responsibility before him.

Even in death he took great care to leave things behind in order and to protect his dear wife, Martha.

At one time in his life he made the personal statement: “In every nomination, I have endeavored to make fitness of character my primary object.”

Sometimes I have to ask myself, “how am I doing in this regard?”