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The virtue of paganism was strength; the virtue of Christianity is obedience.

True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.

Virtue is an inner strength. It expands your nature.

It is labor that keeps the strong man strong. And spiritual labor, toil and burden-bearing, is what will give strength to the church of Christ.

Strength of character means the ability to overcome resentment against others, to hide hurt feelings, and to forgive quickly.

A key to strengthening spiritual muscles and enduring hardship is finding strength in the Word of God.

But to understand what it means to be strong and courageous, Christians should look to the person of Christ.

Obedience is a strong virtue, capable of making me master of my emotions by giving me more strength to conquer my pride as I submit to those above me out of respect for their God-given authority and those below me out of love.

Obedience is the fruit of faith.

Religious beliefs evolved by group-selection, tribe competing against tribe, and the illogic of religions is not a weakness but their essential strength.