I saw an interesting article about the Boy Scouts in the 7/21/08 USA Today. In an interview, Robert Mazzucca, Chief Scout Executive responded to a question by the reporter.
Q: Sam Walton, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Marriott, Ross Perot, and other CEOs were Eagle Scouts. Coincidence?
A: Hardly. Scouting builds people who are equipped to make ethical and good choices. It’s not unusual to see the leaders of communities come out of scouting. Our goal is not to teach someone to rub two sticks together and make a fire. But when you rub two sticks together and make a fire side by side with an adult of good character, you’re going to learn about who you are and go on to lead men.
When I was younger I remember hearing stories that some butchers would occasionally hold down the scale while measuring out a portion of meat. In effect, they raised the cost per pound and their total revenue by applying a small amount of pressure to the bed of the scale in a way that was not visible to the customer.
This may seem like a minor thing but over time and multiplied by thousands of butchers it amounts to a lot of money.
The Bible addresses this behavior in Proverbs.
Prov 11:1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.
Prov 16:11Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are of his making.
Prov 20:23 The LORD detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.
It is not only about overcharging someone, it is about honesty, integrity, pride, desire to get over on others, trust, ego, using any means to achieve the end you want and more. It is a character issue. It is about living our lives for us and us only.
Our example can have a positive or negative impact in the lives of others. What choice will you make?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment