According to the dictionary, heroism comes down to courage, achievement, and morality-noble qualities, at least in theory. Heroes are those who achieved great things, risked much, and exuded enormous virtue. From a Christian perspective, we have to lean into the most important qualities, especially the biblical virtue of self-sacrificial love....
Who were the heroes that captivated your attention as a child? Who did you want to grow up to be like? The Bible holds up heroes as very important for growth as a Christian. Reading about the great lives of the faith in the scriptures should call us forward to live lives of great faith. Someone must lead. Someone must call others towards faith...