ODB: A Focus on Fairness
September 7, 2011
Life is not fair, but God is always faithful.
READ: Proverbs 1:1-9
Hate evil, love good; establish justice in the gate. —Amos 5:15
During the past 135 years of Major League Baseball, only 20 pitchers have thrown a perfect game. On June 2, 2010, Armando Galarraga of the Detroit Tigers would have been number 21 but an umpire’s mistake denied him what every pitcher dreams of. The video replay showed the truth. Even though the umpire later acknowledged his error and apologized to Galarraga, the call made on the field could not be changed.
Through it all, Galarraga remained calm, expressed sympathy for the umpire, and never criticized him. Armando’s refusal to retaliate amazed fans, players, and sportswriters alike.
If we insist on fair treatment for ourselves, we can become angry and frustrated. But when we embrace the Bible’s wisdom, we will seek the welfare of others. Proverbs calls us “to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity” (1:2-3). Oswald Chambers said of our personal dealings with others, “Never look for justice, but never cease to give it; and never allow anything you meet with to sour your relationship to men through Jesus Christ.”
When we experience unfairness, it is our privilege and responsibility as followers of Christ to respond with honesty and integrity, doing what is right, just, and fair.
— David C. McCasland
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Amazing….
The ODB today had blessed me and reminded me from my mistakes.
Thankyou Jesus, thankyou YMIblogging…
Great read..on point as always..may his word always be a guiding light unto our paths…IJN
This a good lesson to those who seek justice at all cost.
Once again, an impacting reminder…
This lesson is a short exposition on a terrible weakness i am praying to God to help me overcome
Blessed are the meek; they will inherit the earth.