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When I was in high school, our principal organized a special assembly for a famous professional athlete. The purpose of this event was to educate students on the dangers of driving while intoxicated. One week following the speech, this individual was pulled over and arrested for drunk driving. Unfortunately, there is always someone who thinks they are above the law, living out the motto, “do as I say, not as I do.”
You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye, Matthew 7:5.
Double standards like this outrages the average citizen. You can’t pretend to be a role model when the lights are on and apply a different set of standards when your off camera. There are other occupations whom embrace the do as I say, not as I do mindset. Politicians do this by creating regulations with certain loopholes excluding them or special interest groups from the same standard. Over time these motives will be exposed, but when will this mentality end.
Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? – Romans 2:3
The apostle Paul reminds the world that no one will escape the judgment of God. Sure, justice may take longer than you expect or want, but the Lord will repay individuals based upon that which they deserve. It would be nice to be exempt from stopping at red lights or going the speed limit, but you could hurt others by breaking the law. Therefore, do not give into the temptation to abide by the do I say, not as I do motto. Rather, fulfill the words of 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 so that you will win the respect of outsiders.
by Jay Mankus
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