18/09/2021
Thought of the day

Asleep at the wheel

“You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep…‘” (Mat 28 v 13)

Are you willing to tell the truth about an event, having an accurate knowledge of what exactly transpired or can you be easily persuaded to adjust the truth, even if it reflects that you were “asleep at the wheel?”

To many people truth is a “relative” concept and tweaking the truth for the sake of a temporary “reward” wouldn’t bother them as much as it should, especially if you are a believer.

What’s the big deal? It’s just a “white lie”

Being caught asleep at the wheel is one thing, but to lie about the actual circumstances surrounding an event, is something that has become a daily occurrence in my experience.

One’s character is revealed through your actions. Think about it for a moment…
If you are willing to lie about something to cover up the truth, you have already committed a terrible sin in the Lord’s eyes.

The question one should then ask yourself, is why you would risk your reputation and agree to lie about the situation in return for something that lacks eternal value? Would you allow others in a position of authority to dictate what you should say, in order to further their agenda, as long as you can gain something?

It boils down to this

If you do not have self-respect, you will naturally disrespect others, but most importantly, you will not fear God. It is written that we should do unto others as we would have done unto ourselves [paraphrase] and the bible teaches us that we should love the Lord our God with our whole being, seeking first His kingdom.

If you do not believe in the God of the bible, who we believe is the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, then you probably wouldn’t be concerned about it too much. On the flip side, if you are a follower of Christ, we have a responsibility to fulfill, wherever we are, whether in public or at the work place and even there where we are not noticed.

It seems like a catch-22, doesn’t it?
On the one hand you shouldn’t be caught asleep at the wheel for each one has a responsibility toward those who have appointed us in a certain position, but we should also not use an excuse that will reflect our true nature and character for instant gratification.

Prayer

My prayer for you today is that you will be honest with yourself and others in every God-given situation, regardless of your worldview. Inevitably a time will come when you are faced with some difficult decisions that might affect the wellbeing of others and in order to make the right choice, you will have to reach a point where you consult the Lord and seek His guidance.

As a child of the living God, we should be alert and be sober, while listening to His still, small voice that speaks to our hearts. Consider Him in all things. Consider the cost and how your behaviour affects your testimony. We are often guilty of not being the greatest witnesses, but there is always the next opportunity. Ask the Lord to create in you a longing for the truth and He will reveal to you the treasures of Heaven. Amen!

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation”

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