Character Matters: David's Respect of Authority!
David Cawston
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3
What will you do to get your way?
Reminds me of a story:
A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas , and talked with an old rancher. He told the rancher, ''I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.'' The rancher said, ''Okay , but don't go in that field over there...'',as he pointed out the location.
The DEA officer verbally exploded saying, ''Mister, I have the authorityof the Federal Government with me !''
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. ''See this badge?! This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land!! No questions asked or answers given!! Have I made myself clear...do you understand?!!''
The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull...
With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs.....
''Your badge, show him your BADGE. !!''
Many of us have had bad experiences with those that are in authority over us, such as bosses that abuse their power, and government employee's that are arrogant in their authority.
We are an individualistic society.
We are all extremely independent and we have a hard time dealing with authority.
Today we have modeled before us situational ethics so if something is needed to move us ahead not matter what it does to someone else it is ok. We will justify it to ourselves.
So we have become a people that we will do what ever is necessary to get ou ...
David Cawston
Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3
What will you do to get your way?
Reminds me of a story:
A DEA officer stopped at a ranch in Texas , and talked with an old rancher. He told the rancher, ''I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs.'' The rancher said, ''Okay , but don't go in that field over there...'',as he pointed out the location.
The DEA officer verbally exploded saying, ''Mister, I have the authorityof the Federal Government with me !''
Reaching into his rear pants pocket, he removed his badge and proudly displayed it to the rancher. ''See this badge?! This badge means I am allowed to go wherever I wish.... On any land!! No questions asked or answers given!! Have I made myself clear...do you understand?!!''
The rancher nodded politely, apologized, and went about his chores.
A short time later, the old rancher heard loud screams, looked up, and saw the DEA officer running for his life, being chased by the rancher's big Santa Gertrudis bull...
With every step the bull was gaining ground on the officer, and it seemed likely that he'd sure enough get gored before he reached safety. The officer was clearly terrified. The rancher threw down his tools, ran to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs.....
''Your badge, show him your BADGE. !!''
Many of us have had bad experiences with those that are in authority over us, such as bosses that abuse their power, and government employee's that are arrogant in their authority.
We are an individualistic society.
We are all extremely independent and we have a hard time dealing with authority.
Today we have modeled before us situational ethics so if something is needed to move us ahead not matter what it does to someone else it is ok. We will justify it to ourselves.
So we have become a people that we will do what ever is necessary to get ou ...
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