Chapter 86
Divine Justice and Human Judgment
Before my sight appear’d, with open wings, The beauteous image, in fruition sweet Gladdening the thronged spirits. Each did seem A little ruby, whereon so intense The sun-beam glow’d that to mine eyes it came In clear refraction. And that, which next Befalls me to portray, voice hath not utter’d, Nor hath ink written, nor in fantasy Was e’er conceiv’d. For I beheld and heard The beak discourse; and, what intention form’d Of many, singly as of one express, Beginning: “For that I was just and piteous, l am exalted to this height of glory, The which no wish exceeds:…
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Critical Thinking Exercise
Audit Your Own Labels
List 3-5 roles or identities you hold (parent, employee, community member, etc.). For each one, write down one way you might be using that label to justify behavior you wouldn't accept from others. Then identify one specific action you could take to align your behavior with your stated values in that role.
Consider:
- •Be honest about the gap between your ideals and your actions
- •Consider how others might see your behavior versus how you see it
- •Focus on patterns, not isolated incidents
Journaling Prompt
Write about a time when you realised someone you respected was using their position or credentials to avoid accountability. How did it change your view of authority and what you look for in leaders?
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