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Matthew
7:12 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
12 Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the
same for them—this is the Law and the Prophets.
Marvin (name changed) attended a
picnic hosted by a military base for its troops and workers. Along with a lot
of good food there was also plenty of liquor. Marvin enjoyed the camaraderie,
the games, and the food. He went very light on the booze because he knew he had
to drive home. As darkness came on, the celebration became less family oriented,
and Marvin decided now was a good time to leave.
As he drove towards the gate, he
noticed a pickup truck ahead of him. It was already dark, and the pickup seemed
to swerve this way and that. At one point it reared up onto the side walk and
nearly took out an ATM. Marvin became increasingly concerned about the pickup’s
driver.
Exiting the base, the pickup
stopped at a red light and then actually went part way out onto a vacant lot
before running back onto the road. Finally Marvin’s concern propelled him into
action. He called 911 and described what was happening.
At that point the truck pulled
into a parking lot behind a fast food place. Marvin had stopped to see what
would happen. A motor-cycle cop pulled up behind the pickup and parked. He went
up to the driver and had her get out of the truck. Joanne indeed had had a lot
to drink. She was naturally distraught, and the incident actually took her
driving privileges away and cost her a considerable sum of money. But it may
well have saved her life.
Marvin actually felt bad about his
actions but felt that what he did for Joanne was probably for her best. I was
on the jury that tried Joanne.
Lord, help us to indeed do what we can for others even if this may not
be fully appreciated. If we are candid, we would also want others to help
prevent us from hurting ourselves.
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