John Adams' perception of himself was that people thought he was obnoxious and disliked, a sentiment expressed in a letter, and then immortalized in the musical 1776 as a recurring joke.
To do evil in this world often is the easiest, most tempting thing. Conversely, doing the right thing is often a long uphill battle that gets you ridiculed at every turn.
Will we reap worldly rewards like money, fame, possessions, pleasure only for the self by giving into temptation, or do what is right and good while walking with the Lord in our faith, knowing there is no price that can be paid for what we possess.
The best part is that the latter is truly free, and accessible to all who have the inclination to seek it.
John Adams' perception of himself was that people thought he was obnoxious and disliked, a sentiment expressed in a letter, and then immortalized in the musical 1776 as a recurring joke.
To do evil in this world often is the easiest, most tempting thing. Conversely, doing the right thing is often a long uphill battle that gets you ridiculed at every turn.
That is our big test as humans, IMO.
Will we reap worldly rewards like money, fame, possessions, pleasure only for the self by giving into temptation, or do what is right and good while walking with the Lord in our faith, knowing there is no price that can be paid for what we possess.
The best part is that the latter is truly free, and accessible to all who have the inclination to seek it.