One popular TV mini-series released years
earlier is the HBO special, Band of
Brothers. It was especially talked about because Tom Hanks and Steven
Spielberg were the ones producing it. One of the episodes really came close to
me, even to a guy who has never seen combat let alone gotten near any
environment remotely close to the military. It was the last episode named “Why
We Fight.” The premise was that the war was now over, and it was just time
before the men were shipped back home. Without any work to do, many got in
quarrels and troubles, and were bringing about disaster within the countries.
Soon, however, scouts reported the existence of concentration camps, bringing
purpose and gladness in the hearts of the soldiers. This was what they had
fought for. This was why they were here, sacrificing their lives.
Christians are often paralleled with that
of warriors and soldiers, ones of strict discipline and behavior. However, the
attitudes of our lives sour quickly, discipline soon dwindles. We lose sight of
why we are here by the mere dailies of our individual lives. We forget too
easily our callings.
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