Responsibility

Several weeks ago homes worth millions of dallars a piece went crashing down a hillside in Southern California. These were not just any old houses. They sat on some of the most expensive ocean view property in America. They also sat on land that has a history of falling away. Even the insurance companies had shyed away from insuring these homes from natural disasters such as this. However--with in a matter of hours everybody was pointing fingers at others to find who should take responsibility for the homes getting destroyed.

The homeowners are blaming the zoning department, the zoning department is pointing to the civil engineers, --even other builders are being blamed for placing homes on property near by which could have caused the land to become unstable. Rainfall from months ago has been picked as a possible agent. I suppose any and all of these factors could have made the homes fall. However--the bottom line is that reasonably affluent owners chose to buy homes in an area that is known for this type of natural disaster. They were made aware of the fact but chose to ignore the risk so that they could enjoy the beautiful susets and be neighbors to the Pacific Ocean.

A guy in Seattle is picketing Bank of America because somebody stole some checks of his and pilffered $30,000 from his account over a 4 month period. He wants the bank to give him back his money. The problem is is that the bank within their 100 page checking account agreement says he only had up to 60 days to report the ongoing theft. He admits that he never bothered to check his account balances--but still wants to pass the buck [so to speak] onto the banks shoulders.

These are only two cases in recent days that have caught my attention. They are sad and I feel sorry for the loss these folks have endured. However---why are they and others so unwilling to own up to personal responsibility. Sure it is hard to face loss. Loss is part of life we don't take easily. But having the character to accept responsibility is part of being human.

Christians know that there will come a day when they must leave this existance and return to their source. And--they know that they must face judgement for their sins. This too is part of the human experience. Learning to take responsibility for your own actions is an important link in each ones salvation. There will be no finger pointing going on when standing in front of the creator. Instantly it will become apparent where the buck stops. Who dare would point their finger at "GOD" and blame him for ones own weaknesses of the flesh?

Why not grasp onto the idea of honesty--at least when it comes to responsibility in your own life. The civil and crimminal courts are filled to the brim with those in denial of responsibility.

Even my puppy Yodi knows when he has made a mistake. He wears his guilt alll over his face. His body lanquage is one of remorse. He still makes mistakes but he never has pointed his paw at me or outside influences. Once responsibility has been accepted, Yodi knows there will be forgiveness by me.

Failure to be responsible in life keeps one from being repentant. It is ok to make mistakes but never ok to shurk reponsibility. It can and will affect salvation.