[CrimsonTide4]

Never go to war where there are no spoils. Choose your battles wisely and make sure that what you fight for is worth the price you pay.

Have you ever met someone who seemed to thrive on conflict? They are always picking on others, arguing, disagreeing, trying to get something started. They fight just for the sport of it, not because they passionately believe in a particular cause or want the gold trophy. These folks usually make poor decisions and others learn to ignore them and not take them seriously. We learn that they are really in a battle with themselves. But as we've seen, self-confidence does not come from merely putting everyone else flat on the mat just to show how strong you are. Self-confidence, including confidence in our ability to make good decisions, comes from within, from wisdom, faith, and awareness. Fighting a battle without anything at stake is a mute point, as futile as chasing the wind or trying to pour salt on a bird's tail feathers."

T. D. Jakes