Nathan Hale Loyalty

The loyalty of an individual to another individual, a country, an organization, or a variety of other things, can be very powerful, and can drive the loyal subject to do much for whatever he or she is loyal to. Loyalty is often called a positive force, and is commonly said to invoke diligence, integrity, honesty, and other positive human qualities. Loyalty can amalgamate humankind, creating great nations and civilizations. The loyalty of a man or woman to work for the greater good of others can be very positive. In excess, however, loyalty can be dangerous, as those fanatically loyal enough to other people or organizations are often willing to violate their moral and ethical standards for the person or organization they are loyal to.

A famous example of this in history was Nathan Hale. Nathan lived in Britain in the 1700s, a time when the American government was struggling greatly to obtain independence from Great Britain. Hale was secretly a member of the American intelligence department, and at the risk of being killed, relayed British troop movements and strategies to the American government. When he was eventually caught in 1776, Hale famously stated before his execution, “I only regret I have but one life to give for my country”. Hale’s selfless dedication to his country ultimately helped to create a new nation of freedom, and better the lives of many people. His heroism was inspired by loyalty, and it was this that improved the lives of many. This proves that loyalty can inspire people to do selfless, positive

Jesus Christ, the son of god, walked the Earth to vindicate His Father and His Father’s work as that of love and kindness. Jesus’s unnerving loyalty to God and unwillingness to change his beliefs to accommodate those of the Romans, who opposed him, ultimately led his crucifixion. Jesus’s loyalty was strong enough to cost him his life, however, in dying, he absolved mankind of their sins and wrongdoing. According to the Bible, Jesus died for the sins of man, and became far greater after proving his devotion. Thus, this loyalty brought about both death and liberation. This biblical example demonstrates the binary nature of loyalty, and proves it can have both positive and negative