The Call - Duty (Preview)

Duty is the binding or obligatory force of something that is morally or legally right or an action or task required by a person's position, role, or occupation. (Modified from Dictionary.com)

The term intended here is synonymous with responsibility, charge, obligation, and mission. Possibly a higher-level term would be stewardship.

As we look back through the history of the world and in the context of goodness, truth, and light, there are people and groups of people who definitely fulfilled their duty. Numbers would include thousands, millions, and more.

In the Christian religion there is one individual who stands out. Jesus Christ is truly unique in that He is the Beloved Son of our Heavenly Father. His life was centered on answering the Call of his Father. He fulfilled His divine Duty. There was a moment in His mission where He was alone. His mission was to stand firm. For us. The most Glorious of all Duties, bringing ultimate Goodness, Truth, and Light to all.

-What does take to fulfill one's duty?
-Are there times that there are forces in opposition of us doing our duty?
-If what is "moral" or "legal" is in flux, how might that affect our call to do our duty?
-What happens, for instance, if one who is in legal authority neglects or chooses not to do their duty?
-Are there times where the "binding or obligatory force" requires us to stand firm and maybe even stand alone?
-Do we know of individuals who sacrificed greatly to fulfill their duty and how did we support or honor them?