How Can a Man Be Tested

“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals” by J.K. Rowling. 

How we treat other people shows a lot what kind of people we are. However, an even better test comes when we deal with those that are weaker, less talented and smart, poorer, lower social and business position. It shows whether we really value people or their possessions, talents, money or social status. It proves whether we have compassion for less fortunate or we simply are opportunists that search for connections and mix with people that we get some benefits from. It is useful to look at ourselves and decide whether we really want to stay the way we are. 

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The Sword or the Spirit

“There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit” by Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Kings, armies, dictators, empires and others bodies of power have always relied on advanced guns and weapons to stay in power, conquer others and rule the world. However, a much stronger force is the spirit that does not give up, but keeps on fighting. Eventually, the spirit overcomes, because it operates in the supernatural, whereas all other human weapons are physical. We have to remember that the spirit always rules over the matter. 

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Give Freedom to Others

“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves” by Abraham Lincoln. 

It is awesome that God has given us a free will and we can choose what we want to believe, our life styles, what we want to study and who we want to be. The crucial thing about having freedom in any country is to give it to all. You might disagree with a lot of people, but if you want to live in this non perfect world and enjoy freedom you have to give freedom to others and enjoy it together with them. Diversity is the real freedom. Disagreement with others is also an expression of freedom. In real freedom, you don’t have to agree with others. You just have to let them be themselves for their own benefit or damage. 

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Flexible or Firm

“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock” by Thomas Jefferson. 

There are things that are worthless to argue about. These may include: hobbies, dressing code, likes and dislikes, entertainment and a lot of other things. On the other hand, there are beliefs that you want to be firm about and fight those who try to bend you and force their beliefs upon you. You should fight these kinds of dictatorial attitudes, because they want to take away your freedom. If God Almighty gave you a free will to choose good or evil, no man, however strong or great he might be is allowed to take away that free will. Be firm in your beliefs. 

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