Nafmin,
I travelled down from Bokkos
Local Government area of Plateau State, Nigeria and I just said ‘My people’ in
Kulere language. Hope your week has been great thus far?
In this pervasive world where we
live. There are many clergymen that had been accused of committing heinous
crimes against humanity most especially their congregation. This has caused
people of other faiths to speak ill about them, their ministries and their
faith.
In another vein, people who have
written against a political administration, they get baited and eventually get
entangled in some administrative mess at a later time usually mar their
reputation for life. Let’s think together about ethical words and contradictory
actions.
Ethical words are sayings that
condemns a particular act; educate and encourage people to stick to the right
lifestyle or admonish them to desist from doing what is totally wrong. Those
who are usually guilty of this are influential people in the society ranging
from religious leaders, celebrities, writers and other vocal people.
Contradictory actions are secret
deeds that are against the ethical words that have been preached.
Interestingly, people hardly forget these ethical words that have been said in
the past; as such, one’s words becomes a trap that catches one.
Contradictory actions have made people
to lose their respect and voice because their lives does not match their words.
Brands have cancelled brand endorsement of celebrities for such things. Some
people have committed suicide in other to cover up the shame of behaving
contrary to their saying.
It is honourable to make ‘our
yes, yes and our nay, nay’. It is a simple maxim that reflects integrity.
Cheers!
Olutayo