What is it about the stories of Camelot that draw me to them so much? I've really enjoyed watching the Merlin series on TV. This is somewhat different from the typical stories, in that this shows Arthur and Merlin when they were young. And, as mentioned before, I like being able to see the development of their friendship and the trust that they have in each other.
But, what I really like about these stories goes back to what I had written before about "character". There was great value placed on honor, integrity, and loyalty in Camelot. These are admirable qualities that, unfortunately, our society today doesn't seem to recognize as truly valuable anymore.
However, I find that when I see a person who does value honor and integrity, and is also loyal and caring to the point where he would be able to give his life, that is truly admirable and could not help but draw me in. I really liked the episode where Merlin and Arthur, with two goblets before them - one with poison and the other not, were instructed that they each could only drink from one of the goblets. Both were willing to die for the other, but, it was Arthur who poured everything into one cup and drank, thus proving that he was "pure of heart", willing to die for his friend.
Ultimately, what actually draws me is that this is a reflection of who God is, as He showed on the cross: "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Merlin
What is it about the stories of Camelot that draw me to them so much? I've really enjoyed watching the Merlin series on TV. This is somewhat different from the typical stories, in that this shows Arthur and Merlin when they were young. And, as mentioned before, I like being able to see the development of their friendship and the trust that they have in each other.
But, what I really like about these stories goes back to what I had written before about "character". There was great value placed on honor, integrity, and loyalty in Camelot. These are admirable qualities that, unfortunately, our society today doesn't seem to recognize as truly valuable anymore.
However, I find that when I see a person who does value honor and integrity, and is also loyal and caring to the point where he would be able to give his life, that is truly admirable and could not help but draw me in. I really liked the episode where Merlin and Arthur, with two goblets before them - one with poison and the other not, were instructed that they each could only drink from one of the goblets. Both were willing to die for the other, but, it was Arthur who poured everything into one cup and drank, thus proving that he was "pure of heart", willing to die for his friend.
Ultimately, what actually draws me is that this is a reflection of who God is, as He showed on the cross: "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." (John 15:13)
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