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The following moral and ethical dilemma type of question was actually used as part of a job application process for a large corporation:

“You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, it’s raining heavily, when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:

   1. An old lady who looks as if she is about to die

   2. An old friend who once saved your life

   3. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about

Which one would you choose to offer a ride, knowing very well that there could only be one passenger in your car?”

 You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again. Think before you continue reading. What would you do? Who will you choose? How will you solve this problem?

 The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer:

“I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the old lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.” Cool huh? Think outside of the box.

 Now, we are facing the same type of challenge in our daily life. Strangers, acquaintances, friends, family members, charities, institutions… all of these are seeking our help. But we’ve got limited resources and time. What to do? The same thing – choose to ride the “bus” with the partner of your dreams – Jesus. He is going to tell you exactly when and where and to whom you should “give your car keys”.

 Think and act inside of His grace.