The qualities of the man this unique time requires Great problems require great answers Great problems require great answers. Great times of upheaval are never without men equal to the needs of those times. What are the qualities a man or THE man must have to meet this unique time requires? Here are some of the qualities of the man this unique time requires. Mentally he must be a giant Mentally he must be a giant. He must have an unusual power of thinking through appearances, into their inner nature. His insight must pierce the most complex of today’s issues to their roots. His comprehension of the totality or the sum of reality must be complete. The breadth of his vision must be as vast as the present array of questions that confronts us. Yet, he must be capable of speaking of the complexities of reality in a manner that the average one can understand. Other mental qualities such as; open-mindedness; judgment; concentration; and decision making must be present in extraordinary measure and developed to a very high degree. Maturity of character It is important to have maturity of character, as well as to possess discipline of mind. So, the man through whom the solution comes must be a moral powerhouse. That is to say, his character must be more than merely, or exceptionally good. Since the true solution to man’s ills will usher in a new order, on a permanent base, the moral behavior of the man, through whom this comes, must manifest the moral order of the laws at work throughout the universe. Unless he is a living manifestation of the highest moral principles, he cannot cope with the staggering problems which fill the world. He cannot have the mental strength to execute right judgment unless he draws from the limitless energy of divine morality. In other words, he must draw from the source of the energy which operates the sun, moon, and stars. The unique man for this situation Kindness; truthfulness; fearlessness; courage; humility; patience; perseverance; good humor; enthusiasm; mercy; justness; unselfishness; are qualities he must possess to such a degree as will make him the unique man for this situation. Physically powerful He must be physically powerful. The strength required to lift three or four hundred pounds in the gymnasium is not meant here. What is meant here by physical power is his ability to endure the difficulties of the task of guiding men out of the present chaos. His success in such task is directly related to his physical constitution. It is well known that such physical factors as height, weight, stamina, coordination and sensory efficiency, influence the development of our mental powers. To a certain extent, such physical factors determine attitudes towards other people, a variety of life’s activities, and a multitude of situations. Therefore, combined in his person will be those physical qualities that will enable him to persevere to the successful conclusion of his task. A full man other men can respect He must be a full man other men can respect. He must be a well balanced man. He will have lived through the widest variety of experiences. A master teacher; a skilled diplomat; a mature scientist; an able administrator; an astute businessman; a just judge---all this and more must he be.
Posted on: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 22:49:40 +0000
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