Is Truth worth dying for?

I was reading today of a Greek monk named, Maximus the Confessor (580-662).

There were doctrinal disputes in the Church on the nature of Christ's being. And they divided on this teaching.
The Emporer/Church at the time made a decree that all must simply get along, there will be no debating on either side, both are alright, so leave it alone. Maximus wouldn't, and couldn't do this. So they had him beaten and banished to Bizya in Thrace.

But Maximus kept on preaching and sharing how Christ is both human and divine, and has both wills within Him.
How dare he defy the church/state.

They confronted him and asked him, "Do you think you are the only one saved?"
His answer: "May God grant that I do not condemn anyone, nor say that I alone am saved. But I prefer to die rather than violate my conscience by defecting from what I believe about God."

They then ripped his tongue out and had his hand chopped off, so that he couldn't speak and write. He died a few months later.

I will look forward to seeing such a man in heaven. Such valor.

I feel if I was put in such a situation, I would simply say, "Sure, we can all get along, why not. You believe different, that's good, but I do think you're wrong, but I could be wrong too. No need to get uptight. Let's all get along. God loves unity and peace."

I hope and pray to the Lord I wouldn't say this, but would instead stand as this great example to us all did, or at least have 1/10 the courage as he had.

And I realize, and know, that it's only by His grace that any of could stand. May God grant us such grace in our every day witness for His truth. Amen.

Thank You Lord!

Patti and I had a great three nights away from work, and away "to" a relaxing time. I believe our Lord loves to bless His children. He doesn't spoil us, but He certainly blesses us.

"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added."

We do need to know how to accept God's blessings, and His discipline as well. There will be times of abundance, and times of leanness. Both are blessings from God.
He is sovereign. God blesses His children the way He sees best, which is perfect, really. And we need to put His kingdom and righteousness first, no matter what may come our way; leanness, or abundance. And God gets ALL the glory. He is oh so worthy of all the glory, praise, and thanks for all He does for us.