STOP AND THINK – Conviction is worthless unless it is converted into conduct. (Thomas Carlyle, 19th century Scottish philosopher)
It’s important to have convictions, to be absolutely certain about what you believe. People respect others who have strong principles. It’s a noble virtue. Yet, unless one acts upon his beliefs, they really have very little impact. Your behavior must reflect the certainty of your convictions that will translate into life-changing behavior.’
… so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. (Luke 1:4)