Caleb:
I hope that you are developing the ability to stand for the right at all times and in all places. I hope that you are being honest with yourself about your development. Few things will result in more unhappiness than to realize that you have allowed yourself to follow lesser men into paths that you know in your heart are wrong.
I had a seminary teacher some years ago that could preach up a storm but his family was a mess. I was good friends with his daughter and some of the things she said about the way he acted around their house made me think twice. Mine is not to judge but I've often felt for me that I should be the same person in life that I am in church. The greatest compliment someone can pay is that you are constant in at all times and places. I'm not perfect, but I try.
I interview a lot of pretty incredible YSA young women. Some are frustrated that the young men their age don't seem to mind watching rated R movies and participation in activities that are below them. I take hope that there are a few young men that have made the determination to be great at all times and places. These are men that will live their lives largely beyond reproach. What a great compliment to them.
You have work to do in this area. I hope you consider this and make personal commitments to be better. The greatness of your character relies on your thoughts and actions. Hopefully you decide to become great. I know from personal experience that it's better to try to be good all the time than rather that try to pick and choose the times where lesser behavior will be accepted.
Needless to say, I didn't share your video last week with the family.
Become great. It's a worthwhile effort.
Dad
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