Incompetence strikes again. So much pain and sorrow in the world is due to people not doing their jobs with attention to detail. Our condolences go out to the family of Suzanne Hart, a 41 year old executive, crushed and torn by a malfunctioning elevator. At first glance this traumatic scene seems to be a freak accident, but a closer look sees something more - human error. "City Buildings Department records show that the 13 elevators operating at 285 Madison Avenue have piled up an astonishing 56 violations between them since 1999, 34 of which were for "failure to maintain elevators." http://uk.ibtimes.com/articles/267910/20111215/285-madison-avenue-suzanne-hart-elevator-accident.htmPoor workmanship is a blight on our society. From mishandled luggage, to messed up orders and misdiagnosed treatments - mistakes and missteps abound. Whatever happened to workmanship? Personal best? Do we not know that how we work says something about who we are? "Ooops" or "My bad!" just doesn't cut it. In this case it cost someone their life.
Excellence is the thing. Sure it is harder, more tedious, more engaging and involved, but it's excellence! It is the best. It says that I do what I do to the highest point of my ability. What else should we say? For the child of God there should be no alternative.
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." (Col. 3:17)
"Do you see any truly competent workers? They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people." (Pr. 22:29)
Yes every one makes mistakes ,but that should be contrary to one's character not the consistency of one's character. Excellence does not mean perfection, it means that one is striving for perfection, determined to hit the mark. A reputation is made when you have a consistent focus on detail or whether you seem like you could care less.
The world is filled with Careless Incompetents. A child of God must not be one.
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