the greatest man who ever lived
the greatest man who ever lived Can any man be called with certainty the greatest man who ever lived? How do you measure a man's greatness? His strategic statue? His physical strength? Through his mental intelligence? Historian H.G. Wells said that a man's greatness can be measured by what 'he leaves behind to grow, and whether he causes others to think in new directions with an enthusiasm that lasts.' Wells, although not claiming to be a Christian, approved: "Jesus is the first in this test." Alexander the Great, Charlemagne (he was called "the Great" during his lifetime), and Napoleon Bonaparte were powerful rulers. Through their fearsome presence, they wielded great influence over those they ruled. Nevertheless, Napoleon was reported as saying: "Jesus Christ has influenced and exercised authority over his subjects without his visible physical presence." Through his powerful teachings and his consistent life, Jesus has powerfully influen...