Article December 17, 1932 Issue

Right Daring

[Written Especially for Young People]

ETHEL HOYLE CUNNINGHAM

When someone says, "Come on, be a good sport," what exactly does this mean? Sometimes it means, Dare to be different, either from the majority or from one's own usual habit. This is its best implication. Too often, however, it urges daring in unworthy directions, such as departure from a course of proved wisdom and partaking in some activity of reckless or doubtful character, acquiescing with one's fellows without regard for standard or consequences. To be a good sport in this latter sense exhibits a feebleness of character few thinking persons would willingly concede to. On the other hand, to dare to be different in a right direction is a "sporting proposition" which carries its own compensation for any temporary and superficial disappointment.

One does not have to maintain such a standard for long without seeing ample evidence, sometimes in surprising ways, of the benefit to one's self and the good influence on others that such a course may have. Seeing an example of this kind, some individual of less stability of character may be encouraged to make decisions that will help to build him up morally and strengthen his sense of spiritual power, so bringing out lasting good results.

We might recall here two sayings, oft quoted and true: "One with God is a majority," and,

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