Keith Craft: Honor is a courageous disposition that chooses to speak, see, and believe the…
Honor is a courageous disposition that chooses to speak, see, and believe the best even when the worst has been displayed.
The thought behind the quote
Choosing to respond gently, with honor, requires humility and strength. It means prioritizing peace and understanding over our need to be right or to win an argument. The main question of honor is: “do you want to be right, or do you want to have a relationship?”
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