The Law of Sacrifice

In Texas, "sacrifice" is drilled into us from the time that we are knee-high to a grasshopper. The Alamo, a Texas icon and a symbol of what people are willing to sacrifice to be free and independent, is as much a part of who we are as cowboy boots and hats. 

But what exactly is sacrifice?

I'm not talking about human sacrifice to a stone idol. Leave that to the Aztecs. Instead let's look at it from the standpoint of giving up one thing for another thing.

The blog Art of Manliness has published an excellent article on personal sacrifice that, when read from a Texas perspective, should inspire us all to sacrifice for Texas independence.

One of the highlight...

When we hear the word sacrifice, we often think of completely selfless acts in which someone does something for another entirely for the other person's benefit. The image of a soldier sacrificing his life for his comrades frequently comes to mind.

But sacrifice isn't purely altruistic. The best definition of sacrifice is this: "To forfeit something for something else considered to have a greater value." (American Heritage Dictionary, emphasis mine). Sacrifice does not mean giving up something for nothing; it means giving up one thing for something else we believe is worth more.

You can check out the entire article at the link below.

The Law of Sacrifice | Art of Manliness