Building a Better World Together!

Pick a Side

To say there’s a lot going on in our country right now is an understatement. But what about in our city? Our schools? Our neighborhood? Are we taking a stand, or just standing there saying nothing?

We are a country–city–neighborhood–blessed with peace and prosperity. Our daily choices range from which SUV we will drive, to where we will dine next, to how we will redecorate our homes. Our concerns include our child’s upcoming soccer match, whether or not to refinance the house, making “Salesperson of the Year,” and taking more time for golf or tennis.

With all the choices complemented by our affluence, many are simply compliant and keep quiet about what their ideas and beliefs are to make things better. We strive to stay quiet, avoid “rocking the boat,” and prefer the status quo. It’s so much easier that way, isn’t it?

In doing so, however, we may also abdicate responsibility for teaching our children the value of principle-centered living.

Imagine how the world around us would change if we taught and participated in more time-honored values such as courage, diligence, faithfulness, generosity, cleanliness, honesty, encouragement, frugality, humility, industry, justice, moderation, order, resolution, silence, honesty, sincerity, temperance, and tranquility.

Remember that our country’s problems begin in our cities, our neighborhoods, and our homes. What begins at the grass roots level–literally in our own backyards–can be spread throughout the world. Abandon neutrality and you can change the world!