Man is Measured by Challenges

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy” by Martin Luther King, Jr. 

It is easy to be courageous when you watch TV and drink tea in your armchair. You may say brave speeches how to fight evil, corruption and etc. It is a completely different situation when you need to take action and do something about injustice in society, corrupt politicians or dictators. That’s when you can really find out what you are worth and what the weight of your words is. 

See also:

Idle words

Attitude and character

Challenges Strengthen Us or Run Us Over

“The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions. They are not there to run us over” by Nick Vujicic. 

If you want to grow your muscles, you need to work out. Pressure helps you to build your muscles. The same can be said about challenges. They build your spiritual muscles. They are not meant to destroy you or dishearten you, or make you powerless. No, on the contrary, they can make you into a spiritual giant if you accept them and use to your advantage to make you stronger. If they have worked for the author of the quote (he is without limbs), they can work for our benefit too.