Braveheart

[the young boy, William Wallace, has recently had his father die.  His uncle, Argyle, came to adopt him, and finish raising him.]

"Playing outlawed tunes on outlawed pipes." His uncle tells him that the way that people pay respect to his father is a little unorthodox than the law of the day.  This reminds us that man made law is not always the highest authority.  We must take the time to discern what is right and good on our own, and then act on that good.  

At the end of the clip Argyle tells Wallace that first he will teach him to use his brain, and then the sword.  How often today do we see people who know how to use the sword before using the brain?  We know how to attack, but do we know if we should.  Wisdom should always come before action.  We need to train ourselves how to think, and to use reason.  Think about how moral arguments are made today, most often I hear shouting matches, and who ever is louder is the winner.  Let us take time to actually listen to the other side before we use the weapons of our words.  If we start shouting down the other side before they even speak we may lose out on something really important; a new world view, or even a friend.  Later in the movie by using his brains, rather than acting to quickly with a sword Wallace gains a great friend, and a wise adviser.  

We must think before we act.  Wisdom before violence.  Once you swing the sword the choice has been made, and the consequences must be accepted.