Putting flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers seems
insignificant. What I can do to guard the gift of freedom that cost these
heroes their lives?
The Russian Andrei Sakharov gave me a clue when he said:
"I've always thought that the most powerful weapon in the world was the bomb, and that's why I gave it to my people; but I've come to the conclusion that the most powerful weapon in the world is not the bomb but the truth."
Sometimes the
battle is obvious. This politician says one thing. That politician says the
opposite. The future of our country is at stake. Can we find the facts? Will we
try?
At other times, the
conflict seems minor.
- Do I ignore certain facts in order to protect my treasured beliefs?
- Do I make a whole-hearted search for the truth?
- Do I stand for the truth even if it costs me a friendship or hurts my business?
- Am I completely honest with other people?
- Am I completely honest with myself?
No matter how
trivial the situation, compromise is not an option. If we compromise, we
lose our grip on that ultimate weapon, the truth.
I may never pick up
a gun to defend my country; but this Memorial Day I publicly commit myself to
living for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me
God.
