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"Even If All, Not I"
(Latin: "El si omnes ego non.")
We are members of a chosen generation and must be different in the world
today.
It is an exciting time to be alive, but it is also one that is fraught with
danger both physically and spiritually. The adversary is very subtle and
deceitful and will entice you in any way possible to get you to "follow the
crowd" or succumb to the evil ways of the world. (More)
From all types of media, we are shown and told that chastity before marriage
and fidelity afterward is not the norm in dating and marriage today.
However, the Lord tells us: "Be thou an example of the believers...in purity"
(1 Tim, 4:12).
You are given many examples of how to dress and look. The pressure can be
strong to be "in style." However, we are taught by Church leaders that "modesty in dress is a quality of mind and heart, born of respect for
oneself, one's fellowmen, and the Creator of us all. Modesty reflects an
attitude of humility, decency, and propriety".
We live in a world where success seems largely measured by possessions and
professional status. To many the manner of obtaining these often seems to
be of no consequence. Qualities such as integrity, charity, honesty, and spirituality often are thought to be of less value than the means of
obtaining outward signs of success.
There may be pressure to have the largest house, the best car, expensive
clothes, and so forth. However, we are counseled to stay out of debt by
purchasing wisely and living within our means. Do not be unduly influenced
by those around you to do otherwise. In the world today our voices can be heard as we speak of and stand for our
convictions of truth and righteousness.
Let us stand up to worldly influences that would draw you away from your
beliefs and say, in mighty voices,
"Even if All, Not I"!
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