I have watched with great interest the latest rounds of arguments, debates, and finger-pointing the latest 700-billion dollar banking bail-out has caused. The one thing that amazes me beyond the amount of money involved is that not one single person has admitted fault...everyone has managed to point the finger at someone else or deflect blame in the direction of another party, organization or business. Nobody really seems to be able to handle failure or accept any form of responsibility. I realize that it is basic "sinful human nature 101" to find a scapegoat for our shortcomings...after all, just ask Adam (Genesis 3:12). The fact is no one wants to be told they are wrong. It can even be taken one step further by saying that no one wants to be proven wrong. I don't think anyone really feels comfortable with hearing that it is their behavior, lifestyle, diet, work habits and morals that are wrong, immoral, or unhealthy and that by living in such fashion could greatly jeopardize their life, family, employment or someone else. So let's learn a new concept: THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW WE ARE RIGHT IS TO BE WILING TO DISCOVER WHERE WE ARE WRONG. We must be able to grow to a new depth of maturity that constructive criticism, mentorship and counsel is a healthy routine of our life style. Maturity includes a great deal of integrity to be able to realize when we're wrong and take strides to make the necessary corrections. Words such as "admit" "confess" and "apologize" must become a natural part of our character. When we realize that we are "in the wrong," let us accept and admit our shortcomings then use them as opportunities to grow and succeed at a higher level.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Realizing We're Wrong
I have watched with great interest the latest rounds of arguments, debates, and finger-pointing the latest 700-billion dollar banking bail-out has caused. The one thing that amazes me beyond the amount of money involved is that not one single person has admitted fault...everyone has managed to point the finger at someone else or deflect blame in the direction of another party, organization or business. Nobody really seems to be able to handle failure or accept any form of responsibility. I realize that it is basic "sinful human nature 101" to find a scapegoat for our shortcomings...after all, just ask Adam (Genesis 3:12). The fact is no one wants to be told they are wrong. It can even be taken one step further by saying that no one wants to be proven wrong. I don't think anyone really feels comfortable with hearing that it is their behavior, lifestyle, diet, work habits and morals that are wrong, immoral, or unhealthy and that by living in such fashion could greatly jeopardize their life, family, employment or someone else. So let's learn a new concept: THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW WE ARE RIGHT IS TO BE WILING TO DISCOVER WHERE WE ARE WRONG. We must be able to grow to a new depth of maturity that constructive criticism, mentorship and counsel is a healthy routine of our life style. Maturity includes a great deal of integrity to be able to realize when we're wrong and take strides to make the necessary corrections. Words such as "admit" "confess" and "apologize" must become a natural part of our character. When we realize that we are "in the wrong," let us accept and admit our shortcomings then use them as opportunities to grow and succeed at a higher level.
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