Wars May Make Heroes But Heroes Never Make War

Lamenting The Lost Legacy Of Independence Day - Forbes

Wars May Make Heroes But Heroes Never Make War



Several years ago gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo wrote a song entitled, "Wars May Make Heroes But Heroes Never Make War."  I agree with that statement.  I don't believe a true hero is somebody who's looking for an opportunity to be in the limelight.  I don't believe a hero will start a war so he can prove he's a hero.  Those kind of people are nothing but opportunists.  When you read the Beautitudes in the book of Matthew, Jesus says "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." (Matthew 5:9).  That doesn't mean that peacemakers are appeasers.  That doesn't mean that a peacemaker winks at evil that's threatening to destroy his country.  Peacemakers are simply those that don't resort to war as the first choice.  Heroes don't resort to war unless there's no other choice.  Heroes will stand in the gap and fight when the time calls for it.  But they aren't looking for an opportunity to bask in the lifelight.  They take up their arms and fight when duty calls.  They do it out of a sense of love and duty for their country. That's what has made our country so special over the 236 years of our nation's existence.  They have given their lives for our country when duty has called for them to fight.  I thank God for all the heroes that put on a uniform and put their lives on the line for our country.

I want to take this time and give my high regards for all the soldiers and heroes who have made American special.  I hope everyone takes time to pay tribute to Independence Day today.  Our freedoms were bought with a price.