Exceptionally brave or devoted or both. Many of us hedge or rationalize, God will forgive us, or he understands, etc. He does understand completely. When we choose poorly, we suffer the consequences in some way.
Daniel made it into the HOLY BIBLE and his story is one for the ages. An amazing example, as was Joseph, both arch types of Christ.
If God were not a forgiving God, none of us would make it. Jesus is/was the only sinless man ever.