Genghis Khan Comparison - Part IV (Devotion)

My last point I want to make about the portrayal of Genghis Khan has to do with [devotion.] As devoted as Temudgin was to walk thousands of miles merely to worship, so he went even further too. One instance in the movie shows how Temudgin returned - though many years later - to find his wife, in which she had waited for him, displaying their devotion as a soon-to-be husband and wife. Devotion comes through [love.]

Another instance of devotion in the movie shows a small clan of warriors that are about to be attacked by a larger army and some of the men suggest that they should flee and leave the families behind, but Temudgin declines, putting up the idea that they let the families flee and they stay and fight, and from this, Temudgin gets captured and most of his men die in battle. Devotion comes through [sacrifice.]

Another part that displays devotion shows an old monk who travels for a far distance to deliver a relic - which happens to be a lucky charm between Temudgin and his wife. The monk travels through the desert, giving much of his time, all in the fate of death and not making it all the way. Devotion comes through [giving.]

And last but not least, devotion comes through [self-respect.] One aspect of the movie that actually opposes my thoughts has to do with one of the quotes. A father says to his son, "...because finding a good woman is the hardest thing." (Referring to marriage.) But I think with all of the inappropriate subject matter in our media, influence and society; to find a pure person for marriage [could] be a hard thing. I want to emphasize the word "could" in a form that it is through self-decision making and self-respect that will take away the "could" and replace it with "won't." That's the point, to be devoted is simply to deny yourself. That's why all of the key words have to do with sacrifice, giving and self-respect, and those are the only ways love is truly achieved. "Do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases." - Song of Songs 3:5.

That's the point, don't give someone love who you really don't love. Remain devoted and know that God has a plan for you and your future, and that maybe if we can be devoted and trustworthy like Genghis Khan, maybe we can discover an entirely new perspective on God, because although He never changes, He changes us everyday.

So remember this: remain [devoted] from this point on - in whatever God is calling you to be devoted in; marriage, a sports team, a friendship, etc. Always be [honest.] And assure yourself that you are truly in relation to God. Be sure that if God called you to travel one thousand miles, you would.

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body." - 1 Corinthians 6:20.