•8:14 PM
Similar to many other work facilities, the building where I work has a security system where you have to swipe in before the door will open for your entrance or exit. Today, that system was down for a few moments and it happened to be down when I was leaving.Our security guard's name (for the purpose of this post) is Phil and is one of those Wilson type characters from Home Improvement: incredibly wise and deep and totally out of place in his job. He is in his late 50's, with a Masters degree in Theology, very thin, talking about solutions to life's problems and mysteries and always playing with words. We have enjoyed many good conversations.
Anyways, on my way out I was following someone out the door. She swiped out. The security device flashed to show that it didn't read her card. She swiped again. It flashed again.
The guard said, "The system is broken so don't worry about it."
I swiped and it worked.
"Can you fix the system?" Phil asked.
I instantly thought of our greater system of living and government. I knew what he meant but I asked just to be sure, "You mean this security system?"
"No, I mean the system. If you can fix that system then we won't need this system."
"I'm trying Phil. One person at a time."
So, can you fix the system? Yes you can - one person at a time. How can you do it?
1. Walk uprightly before God and mankind.
2. Live with integrity and treat others with charity.
3. Inspire others to do numbers one and two
4. Learn and follow the principles of Liberty
5. Inspire others to do number four.
Thanks Phil for asking the question and for doing your part in fixing the system too.
2 comments:
The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.
Nice Comment! I believe that Happiness depends upon ourselves.
Just to be clear, on item number 3, you meant to have them do 1 and 2 on your list, not answer the call of nature, right? Because I think answering the call of nature is equally important.