Ben
Johnson was offered a major role in the movie, "The Last Picture
Show," but refused to play the part because of the script’s dirty language.
He finally agreed to take the role when he was allowed to delete language he
opposed. He believed foul language wasn’t necessary for an outstanding script.
Ben Johnson won an Oscar for his performance in that movie.
He knew he alone was accountable to
God for his self-esteem, integrity, and conscience; therefore, he refused to condone
filthy language. Psychologist Abraham Maslow said, “The lower one's
self-esteem, the greater will be a person's loneliness, unhappiness, and
interpersonal incompetence." Foolish, reckless choices damage self-esteem.
Psalm 1
describes the benefits of choosing wisely. “The righteous prosper, but not the
wicked. They are like chaff that the wind blows away. For the Lord watches over
the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.” Like Ben
Johnson, you will stand at the crossroads to confront your choices. God will give
you wisdom to choose his righteousness.
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