While reading Esther from chapter one to eight I learned the importance of standing strong to defend my beliefs even when facing temptations of terrible situations.
Queen Vashti did not want to show up in front of the king and his friends because he only wanted to show her beauty to the people who were at his party. She defended her own dignity and her worthiness by not showing up in front of her drunk husband. This is something that does not happen very often or literally in our lives but it is important to point out that a woman is of great value and that nothing can make her feel less than that. From Queen Vashti I learn that I have to love myself and to avoid situations where people will not see me for who I am but for how I look. (Esther 1:10-13)
Mordecai was a man with great values and intelligence, he always stood out for what was right and he did a great job with the King, even though he had Haman against him. He defended his people and being very intelligent saved them from death.
Esther was a woman of courage. She helped Mordecai when she found out about the decree of the king to kill the Jews. Even though she knew that no one who were not invited to come unto the king could live, she was brave enough to stand in front of him and to ask him to not kill her people.
From these two amazing people I learn that I have to be brave enough to say no when I have to say no, to reject any offer that may affect my dignity and to have courage to defend my beliefs in any situation that might be presented in my life.
I would like to share with you this video of the courage it takes to defend what you believe. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
http://www.mormonchannel.org/video/mormon-messages?v=2221439363001
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