On Saturday, February 1, 2003 the Columbia space shuttle broke into pieces just 16 minutes away from landing. All 7 of the astronauts died. This tragic event took place, quite possibly, because an individual, or a group of individuals, did not maintain the integrity of the mission.
At the time of this writing, the final analysis of all information that might shed light on the cause for the disaster is not complete. One thing is sure. No one wants to admit that they might be responsible, at least in part.
Enron, World Com, and the many other corporate scandals, all show the great need to resurrect integrity in the market place. Situational ethics reign. No one wants to take responsibility for error, but everyone wants to profit at the expense of others. We live in a society that has lost its moral moorings. It appears as though the business owner no longer feels any obligation to care for his employees. Nor is there evidence that many employees feel a responsibility to be their best for their employers. These biblical mandates have been set aside to make room for selfish motives. [Ephes. 6:5; Ephes. 6:9; Col. 3:22; Col. 4:1; 1 Tim. 6:1-2; Titus 2:9; 1 Peter 2:18]
The collapse of corporations, the loss of the space shuttle, and yes, even the utter destruction of nations follows the breakdown of moral integrity. What starts as a small, seemingly insignificant oversight begins a domino effect that eventually destabilizes everything, and everyone, near or connected to it.
The slightest lie, oversight, postponement, or lapse of attention, will eventually bring about a catastrophic event. We do reap what we sow.
"Be not deceived; ... for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." - Galatians 6:7
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