Emphasis Preaching Journal

Many times a myth is perpetuated as reality. Things that are not true become accepted as matters of fact. So it is important to know whether the one recounting an incident is actually qualified to tell the story, or is simply passing along what he has heard from others. Napoleon once fought a great battle. The conflict was important to his rising fame as a general and to his acceptance as a leader among those who headed the nations of Europe. This battle had not been won easily. Many difficulties had to be overcome, and to the end the outcome was in doubt.