Friday, June 13, 2008

How Quickly We Fall

Yesterday-
After beginning my day with a meditation on the perils of pride, I must say I was disgusted to exhibit the very vice I prayed to avoid. The processes of hiring and review in modern business bring about a bit of a conundrum... The writing of a resume and subsequent interview process is rife with opportunities for self-proclamation.

On thoughts of an impending review, I found myself more than ready to drag another friend down and emphasize my own importance in a conversation with a peer. Knowing this particular peer would be part of my yearly review process, I unflinchingly pursued an opportunity to level the playing field.

My methodology may have veiled the removal of credit from my friend as I argued for shared successes among leadership, but my heart's desire was not for team celebration... I guess I'm encouraged by how cut I was by realization of the sin, but still frustrated to see in myself such a ready embrace of the most serious human pitfall.

I believe I must confess this to my friend.

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Romans 12

The voices of our world constantly spin us in disconnected circles. Our entire existence strives toward an ideal of one sort or another.

Where am I going?

Where is my neighbor going?

What is my purpose?