As evidenced by the headlines in the news, the world we live in is lacking in morality. The allegations in the Joe Paterno Penn State case are sickening and shocking, and if they are true, it makes me wonder.
How can we be so skewed that if we see a child being raped we walk away?
How do we then sit down, discuss it and do absolutely nothing?
How do you live with yourself after having done nothing?
The other thing that stands out in this situation is - who do you surround yourself with? Who provides counsel? Do you have friends that are willing to tell the truth or speak a hard word when no one else will? Are all your friends yes men?
If we study God's word and are willing to do what it says, when tough situations present themselves, we will know how to respond. We can't continue to blur the truth in the name of self interest or self preservation.
There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death. Proverbs 16:25
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. Romans 12:10
So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12
Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride in possessions—is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:15-17
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Matthew 26:41
Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm. Proverbs 13:20
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. Proverbs 15:22
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Proverbs 22:3
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalms 32:8
Let's be brave men and women of God who make a difference in this dark world. Clearly the world needs it.
When presented with what appears to be a tough moral situation, do you take a stand? Is there a situation where you would not take a stand? Does your comfort matter, or is it about the bigger picture? If it meant losing your job, would you take a stand? Who do you turn to for advice when dealing with tough situations?
I cannot imagine witnessing something horrific and not speaking up. Just like I would call 911 if I saw a car wreck and I would report abuse if I witnessed it. To not do so is to contribute to the abuse.
ReplyDeleteThis case has been something that has really bothered me every time I hear about it. I know people say you don't know what you would do, until you are really in that situation. But I know that my spirit and conscious would not let me do nothing. There comes a time when you have to stand up for what is right.
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