Strange, it wasn't hypothetical to me :-( One can only be held accountable for one's own actions. As the TB commander it is your duty to make sure the boy passes his requirements in trailblazers honestly. If we are not honest in our own dealings, we cease to be effective Christians. do not let fear of anyone dissuade you from standing by your decisions. The boy passes when you say he has. do not let this become a grudge, but simply be firm in your assertion that the requirements be met. Make sure everyone knows that if he can't demonstrate it at rangers, it isn't done. Don't be afraid to ask the parents to show their knowledge if they sign off. You can imagine what happened when I asked a parent to show me a bowline when he signed that his kid had done it. The Muslims don't know jihad until they see a parent like that. Through it all be honest, kind, caring, true, and firm. When it came to a head for me I was very forthcoming about all the dishonesty around me and stated that if dishonesty was the order of the day, I would be finding another church and outpost, and the pastor would know precisely why. After some "words" the darkness was dispelled by a light that would not cower before it and the entire outpost was strengthened.
Be true, honest, and courageous. Jesus was. Ed Christiansen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The Pioneer is moving up to Trailblazers soon. He is wearing 15 merits on > his chest, including Bible, Physical Fitness, Citizenship, etc. His Pioneer > Commander Daddy says "He's just a couple of months from earning his GMA". > But... > > You _know_ the requirements for many merits have been superficially adhered > to at best. > > You _know_ that Mama and Daddy have been lenient in signing things off. > > You are _not_ the Senior Commander. > > You _are_ the Trailblazer commander. > > What do you do, if anything? > > Of course, this is PURELY a hypothetical situation! <G> > _______ > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
