Character is a trait we should all work toward. What advice did the Presidents give us on character?
Month: January 2015
“Speak unto the children of Israel, and take of every one of them a rod according to the house of their fathers, of all their princes according to the house of their fathers twelve rods: write thou every man’s name upon his rod.” Numbers 17:2 KJV
I had my fishing pole and my camera and I was really to go. There was always someone strong on the other side to make sure he wouldn’t fall.
So what did the Presidents think of the Presidency? Let’s see what some of them said.
“A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit.” Proverbs 29:23 KJV
Their union decided that the only way to get the owners attention was to send the workers to the picket lines by calling a strike. Sometimes we fall hard when our pride gets the best of us.
Have you ever had those days when you can’t believe the words that come out of your mouth? The tongue tied babble makes no sense at all. You’re not alone. Witness some of our presidents’ wisdom.
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him.” II Samuel 11:25 KJV
Maybe I was hoping Richard could give me some advice. Doing whatever he had to, one of the candidates decided winning was a lot more important than their friendship.
With a new year comes new resolutions. To help you pick some out, we will look at the advice of some of the Presidents.
“As the LORD commanded Moses, so he numbered them in the wilderness of Sinai.” Numbers 1:19 KJV
I then bowed my head to pray. Tears filled my eyes. At times I felt I was battling it alone.