MORALS ON HINDSIGHT: A CLASS -SIX QUESTION SPRINGS A LESSON

The mere aspect of looking at the issue at hand is both a subject of conflict of interest and yet has a chief lesson on character and personal values. Just the other day I was taking a matatu back home in the evening when it all happened. I was in the car, I think on the second row from front. The tout was collecting fare as usual. I don't understand what happened because he did not take my money. So this question that I once attempted while in primary school popped up.

The question we were asked during those days was like this: Supposing you went to a shop to buy an item, and accidentally they shopkeeper gave you extra change, what will you do as a Christian? Of course there were multiple choices of all nature to choose from. That was the mere incident I was to deal with  on Thursday. I call mere because it sounds so. But thinking of it, it has more than meet there eyes. The moral lesson behind the occurrence is more weighter than you can imagine.

In life basically, it is this small situations that really tell who a person is like. Many can brush it off and say it is nothing yet it is something.  Today is all about the forgotten traits. If you want the right answer to the question, the answer is, take back the extra change and take only what was supposed to be yours. In a car situation, remind the tout that he did not take your fare and pay up.

I therefore want to remind you to be sensitive about all the small things that are prone to be forgotten or taken lightly. Your character is found in things you take for granted. You may think of things you say especially to children as nothing while they have a long way to go. A common word in the air is stupid or even shouting. Correct a mistake using a polite way if you want the child to learn the consequences of a wrong . Don't instill fear but rather a lesson to sprout later when you will not be near to speak.

Giving back the money suggests that you respect yourself and your dignity. On an honest note, why will you want free money? Because it came by easily? Excuse me, don't capitalize on the ignorance of another or take advantage of his/her weakness/ confusion or even still tiredness. You know they will make a loss at the long run. It couldn't be better if the matter were on your case. Just like you wouldn't be happy or hate the situation, don't let them go through the mess. Save the boat before it capsizes. Your action can cause a close down of a business thereby resulting into lack of service for so many other customers. You can't afford to be selfish.

Have feeling and be concerned about your neighbor. It wasn't a deliberate move but just an accident. We are human and often than not we deal with such issues. Defend yourself and measure your level of maturity through such circumstances. Don't allow compromise and pettiness crop your territory. Control your own life not issues around you. Be the head not your feelings. As a person, you have the responsibility to take your life into the right direction and also to be rational and always acting in the ambiance of right thinking member of society. Don't subject your life in unjustified ways. Your greatness is measured in your kindness. Keep the lesson for posterity.