Choose do what is right!
A dozen questions!
Sometimes in life we re confronted with situations where one is forced to make difficult decisions; situations where we are forced to choose between what is right and what is fair. What should a rape victim who conceived do with the unborn baby? What should someone do when they are caught over-speeding so much that they have to appear in court, but the police officer just asks for a little bit of money to get them off the hook? What should one do when they discover their spouse is HIV positive and themselves they are negative but still want to have children? What does a person do when there is a national crisis in the country and they don’t have a passport and they perceive that their only way to survive is to cross to the neighboring country? What will you do when the person holding your key to the multi-million dollar tender is asking for a back-hand which you can afford in order for him to push the deal through; it’s a matter of life and death for your business? Should you continue to pay your tithes when you are unclear about what they are being used for? The local news bulletins are carrying the story of a gay couple (both male) in Malawi who were recently arrested immediately after their wedding for being involved in a same sex marriage, which is against the law in that country. What was the government supposed to do? I am not trying to initiate a human rights debate but I am trying to let you know that what is fair and logical is not necessarily what is right! What will you chose? God said to Cain ‘If you do well (right), shall you not be accepted’ (Genesis 4 v 7).
Rightness or fairness: what’s your choice?
The Pharisees and the Herodians approached Jesus and said ‘Tell us therefore, what thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?’ (Matthew 22 v 17). The Roman government was an oppressive regime that used the tax funds for financing oppression and for the personal enrichment of its officers like Zaccheaus. The people paid taxes fully knowing that their money was being abused; so the Pharisees asked Jesus a pertinent question, should people continue to show loyalty to a corrupt government by paying taxes. Jesus did not mince his response – don’t compare rightness and fairness. Do what is right and ‘Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's’ (Matthew 22 v 21).
Even in your pursuit of your dreams choose right!
As we begin the year you must pursue your dreams with passion, enthusiasm and energy. You are destined to succeed and to make it as long as you are bold and remain vigilant. I have told you before that when you have a dream you have two options: (1) to sleep on and dream on, or (2) to rise up and pursue your dreams. Chose the latter! Rise up and pursue your dreams with tenacity and boldness. Life favors the bold! You will make enemies along the way but do not be afraid to be hated by those that are not part of your destiny. If they hate you it only means that you are significant enough to be noticed. ‘Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee’ (Deuteronomy 31 v 6). As you pursue your dreams controversy will come and you will have to make difficult decisions from time to time: chose to do what is right. Don’t try to be politically correct or compromise rightness in order to be fair!
Do what is right and you will be rewarded.
Peter Mbada
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