Do you
practice what you preach? Talk is cheap, real change costs us in time, effort,
and heart.
“I don’t know”
– it may be true and it is good to admit instead of trying to create an
explanation. But when you really do know, you should say it. Speak the truth
instead of trying to hide behind ignorance. I have noticed that lately from
officials trying to escape responsibility.
“I’m sorry”…..oh,
are you sorry for the wrong that you’ve done, or because you were caught
red-handed? It is only as you attempt restitution, express remorse, or turn
around (repent) and start doing the right things, that you demonstrate the
reality of your apology.
“Our
thoughts and prayers are with you”…nice sentiment and comforting words, but
have you attempted to really help? If you have the ability to do something to
alleviate suffering, prevent further harm, or build a strong foundation to help
improve others conditions, then your prayers and thoughts are empty words. You
need to put feet to your prayers and quit uttering pious pronouncements.
As the late
John Lewis used to say, quoting the African proverb –“when you pray, move your
feet”
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