"One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. He who eats, eats to the Lord, for he gives God thanks; and he who does not eat, to the Lord he does not eat, and gives God thanks." (Rom. 14:5-6)

George Norris, a Senator from Nebraska, after making a very unpopular decision in the view of his constituents, stated, "I would rather lie in the silent grave, remembered by both friends and enemies as one who remained true to his faith and who never faltered in what he believed to be his duty, than to still live, old and aged, lacking the confidence of both factions." (From Profiles in Courage, by John F. Kennedy, p. 161-162)

We admire those who bravely stand for their convictions even though we may disagree with them.