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Raleigh
Odysseus’s Character
Odysseus is truly one of the most brave and courageous leaders of mythology. He is undoubtedly a strong leader as he is in many roles that require good leadership such as a captain, a father, and a husband. We will be examining these characteristics through a biblical perspective. Here we will see how many leaders in the bible go through similar temptations and situations as Odysseus. Many men try to be leaders in various aspects of their lives, but only a few can be noble in doing so. The first point to discuss is Odysseus as a Captain. Like how was his relationship with his crew? Did he do his duty as the leader of the ship? Odysseus may fall short in this category. For it took the sailor twenty …show more content…
He took her as his own, killed her husband, and had a child. Eventually he repented and everything was good, but you still see how things can get out of control so quickly. You should never disobey God.
“One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful,3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4 Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her.” 2 Samuel 11:2-4 In conclusion we see how Odysseus is a great leader and husband and father. Maybe what it takes to be a good leader is just determination to do what is right no matter the cost. We see how Odysseus did that throughout his time in the Odyssey. There is no greater killer of men than a lack of will and determination. In all of mythology Odysseus is truly one of the most brave and courageous leaders. “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” Hebrews
Raleigh
Odysseus’s Character
Odysseus is truly one of the most brave and courageous leaders of mythology. He is undoubtedly a strong leader as he is in many roles that require good leadership such as a captain, a father, and a husband. We will be examining these characteristics through a biblical perspective. Here we will see how many leaders in the bible go through similar temptations and situations as Odysseus. Many men try to be leaders in various aspects of their lives, but only a few can be noble in doing so. The first point to discuss is Odysseus as a Captain. Like how was his relationship with his crew? Did he do his duty as the leader of the ship? Odysseus may fall short in this category. For it took the sailor twenty …show more content…
He took her as his own, killed her husband, and had a child. Eventually he repented and everything was good, but you still see how things can get out of control so quickly. You should never disobey God.
“One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful,3 and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” 4 Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her.” 2 Samuel 11:2-4 In conclusion we see how Odysseus is a great leader and husband and father. Maybe what it takes to be a good leader is just determination to do what is right no matter the cost. We see how Odysseus did that throughout his time in the Odyssey. There is no greater killer of men than a lack of will and determination. In all of mythology Odysseus is truly one of the most brave and courageous leaders. “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you.” Hebrews