Other than asking the question of “Who am I?” individually as we all do growing up and at various stages of life….this question should be asked by any and every individual and all corporate bodies at important times.

It is the question posed to The Supreme Court by itself this week through the voices of the Justices in the minority on Friday, June 26.

A lack of self-examination creates a life  that Socrates would say was not worth living. That life possibly pushes progressively forward, but can become an existence without definition or clarity and the lack of understanding regarding the consequences of one’s actions.

The Justices voicing the minority opinion on the 26th made the statement about “Just who do we think we are” in the context of undoing centuries of conventional wisdom and biblical definition by a small number of highly educated and seemingly cloistered people.

Any time you have the power and ability to influence, lead or direct other people….this question should be considered.

As a parent you have the Right and Obligation to assert your opinion, influence, preferences and belief system toward your children.

In a school, teachers, coaches and administrators are placed to instruct, teach and lead young people.

Church leaders are called to do the same according to the beliefs and structure of their particular denomination….under the direction of God, in the form of The Holy Spirit.

All of these influential people and entities though should self-examine by asking the titled question above….                           “Just who do we think we are?”

Without the influence of and belief in The God of The Bible, one can answer that question with any answer they “feel” right about at the moment.

Decisions based on feelings or situational ethics can change like the climate and be as unpredictable.

My personal answer to the title question is that I am a Child of God, brought into this world by my parents and subject to the Laws of The Old Testament. Having failed miserably in the quest for obedience, I am pardoned by the Life, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

The decisions I make and influence I now have are guided by The God of The Bible.

I am able to love people but not make judgements about them according to my feelings or political preference. For who am I to make a judgement about someone else short of adhering to the Word of God. It is that Word which gives clarity to most every consideration.

“Just Who Do We Think We Are?”           

If you are one who has or asserts influence over others, please know there is more expected of you. Please know your decisions cause and lead to consequences.

Whatever the Courts decision brings, it will bring consequences. All influential choices do. 

Our roles as Parents, Teachers, Preachers and Leaders should give us pause as the assertion of our offices carry great weigh. As the Justices asked themselves…we must ask of ourselves the same question. As their decisions bring political reactions….our assertions toward those in our small circles changes thought, creates habit, leads lives to change and brings upon us an eternal accountability.
Terry
June 2015