When we look at the
history of human nature, we find that morals are taught…or not. Even when
standards of traditional morality are ingrained into our psyche, it is only a
matter of time before something or someone comes along causing us to question what's right and what's wrong. Such doubt knocks us
off of the safety of our high horse, sending us plummeting down into a depth of emotions and insecurities only held by us mere mortals.
Ego and pride sit in,
clouding our vision and our judgment, often leading us to dig holes so deep
that nothing or no one but the grace of God can lift us out…
None of us know the true reasons
why a person does the things they do. Although it would appear that most
behaviors are acted upon out of arrogance, that’s rarely the case. Even when
arrogance manifests itself, it’s generally rooted in a greater issue; a lack of
confidence, knowledge of self and limited self-worth.
All things considered, we must
learn to be more gracious when it comes to the failures and sins of our
brothers and sisters. With the increase in social media and ease of graphic
design, it is easier than ever to “call out” those who are in the wrong. What
we fail to consider is that at any moment, our own discrepancies could land us
on the chopping block for all to see, criticize and judge.
I personally have never been one for
"outing" anyone, adding to or spreading already ousted information. I'm
of the thought that people will suffer enough with the original outing of a
particular offense. Some encounter familial disgrace, others financial collapse
and others still, a combination of multiple instances of discomfiture.
From international pop stars to local celebrities,
right on down to the average Joe, it’s easy to point our fingers, declaring how
“low down” another is. On Twitter, Instagram and everywhere else across the
interwebs we, as a generation, add our own commentary in public forums. As
entertaining and amusing as this behavior can be when the shoe is not on our
feet, it doesn't aid in providing a remedy for the situation or aid in the
growth or rebuilding of the person(s) involved.
I also have my own issues that could very well make
for a good "talk of the town" at any point in my life. We all do. And
THIS is important to remember while we seek to condemn
one based on our immediate opinion of them and their words/actions.
We are all but a stone’s throw away
from condemnation.
