[daniel1212]

standing in the path of a bulldozer might be righteous and committed, but

Brings to mind The Apostle (9/10) Movie CLIP - Nobody Moves That Book (1997) HD!

makes one a martyr, not a victor.

When compromise would be sin (which was the case with NT church martyrs) , then being a martyr is being the victor against the devil and his system. Change of address for a better one, and to the shame of the system.

[dayglored]

> When compromise would be sin (which was the case with NT church martyrs) , then being a martyr is being the victor against the devil and his system. Change of address for a better one, and to the shame of the system.

Yes, very good point, and well stated. Moral victories have real value.