Loyal Subjects Require Truth And Honesty If They Are To Remain Loyal Forever
A major hurdle for many people is the inability to not side with people. From birth we are conditioned culturally to adopt a “them and us” attitude when it comes to those who are different to us in race, religion, politics, views, customs, dwelling place and appearance. Loyalty When it comes to friendship, loyalty is an important attribute; but much better to remain loyal to oneself rather than an unscrupulous person lacking morals. Loyalty is considered one of the eight virtues of the Japanese warrior, as outlined in the Bushido Code ; the others being righteousness, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor and self-control. What is desired in a man is loyalty, and a poor man is better than a liar. ( Proverbs 19:22 ) Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, but a faithful man who can find? ( Proverbs 20:6 ) It is impossible to be loyal to an unrighteous person, for even to honor such a one is to bear false...