hmmm…..
Today marks the one year anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. Eleven men were killed and oil spewed out for months as the BP oil company struggled to contain the well. An oily mess covered the Gulf coast and the remains are still evident on the southern shores of our great country. My guess is that it will probably be years before it is all cleaned up. And the ecosystem of the Gulf may never be the same.
What is the ethical duty of those responsible to clean up the spill? That question has dominated the news throughout this ordeal; and folks weigh in on many sides of the issue. What we as a country and as a world community require of the companies is one side of the coin. But what does God require of them?
Today in our Wednesday Morning Bible Study, we are looking at the Old Testament Prophet Micah. He asks that question, “What does the Lord require of you?” And the answer comes back: “To seek justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with our God.” Wonder what would happen if big business followed these simple guidelines. If they sought justice and fairness for all concerned, if they treated those who suffered the loss of so much with kindness and if they walked humbly, honestly acknowledging their part in the mess, would a year out from the spill look like it does today? I wonder ….
hmmm…..
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