* Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. C. S. Lewis
* So what is a virtue? A quick google search gave me a list of 52 virtues and Wikipedia listed 7 . My google search defined virtue as "behavior showing high moral standards. Synonyms: goodness, righteousness, morality, integrity, dignity, honor, decency, respectability, purity, principles, and ethics" to name a portion of the list. What a list to live into. I appreciate what C.S. Lewis has done. He has made it simple to remember that when testing time comes live out Courage. I do not know that I will always remember to do a list of 7 and certainly not a list of 52 virtues. However, I know I can choose courage. I know it will not be easy, real tests never are easy. I also know Joshua 1:9 tells us "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” We can all choose courage; however, the question is will we? Grace and Peace. Steve
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