He adamantly proclaims that the money the thieves took from him “counts as nothing” (para. 42). Instead brining the focus on his family, Jonathan makes it clear that money and material objects are not the main priority in his life. Because this is so, Jonathan’s family must have the highest priority, for nothing is more valuable than they in any circumstance. No matter what challenge his family was faced with, the war, their home, the stolen money, Jonathan never valued anything monetary or materialistic over his family—their safety and well-being was the ultimate priority. “Civil Peace” captures the essence of what is most important in this chaotic life. Nothing is more valuable than the people that we
He adamantly proclaims that the money the thieves took from him “counts as nothing” (para. 42). Instead brining the focus on his family, Jonathan makes it clear that money and material objects are not the main priority in his life. Because this is so, Jonathan’s family must have the highest priority, for nothing is more valuable than they in any circumstance. No matter what challenge his family was faced with, the war, their home, the stolen money, Jonathan never valued anything monetary or materialistic over his family—their safety and well-being was the ultimate priority. “Civil Peace” captures the essence of what is most important in this chaotic life. Nothing is more valuable than the people that we