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There are quiet a few lessons to learn within this book, but I decided to discuss just one for today. One character trait that Boone had to deal with in The Brotherhood is his desire to be everyone's savior. In school, he came to the rescue of the bullied and before long was feared by the bullies. In the police department, he was passionate at his job, and earned a reputation of always coming to someones help and constantly talking about taking down the many gangs in the streets of Chicago.
When his comfortable world is erupted, he soon finds out he can't fix everything. He can't be everyone's hero and savior. He tries to ignore it and stay in command of his life, but it doesn't take long for him to see how weak and, yes, sometimes helpless, he can be. No matter how much he tries, he can't keep his orderly life together and soon discovers that he can't control his temper and unwarranted actions at work. As much as he doesn't want to admit this all to himself - he can't hide from the truth.
The truth - he's not God. Not that he ever outright said - I am God. But his actions and thinking made him believe he could lead and take care of his own life - he didn't need God. And the Lord had to use monstrous events and then gentle guidance, to open up Boone's eyes and make him realize the truth.
Joshua 1:9 - "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
So, there you have it. Are you the protective kind? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
3 comments:
Hmmm...I guess what will really show is once I get married and become a mother. Will I jealously guard/protect my kids? Half of me says no, they have to grow up to defend themselves! Something to think about.
I am protective. I try not to be overprotective...understanding that he needs to learn some lessons at each stage in his life, but I am careful what he is exposed to because it's my job as his mother.
Chairty - Yes, I know what you mean. Can't really say for sure how you would be with your children till your there. :-)
April - wonderful! That's a good balace - protecting them, yet knowing when to let him learn some lessons on his own.
~ Katy
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