That’s because a car commercial once used an imaginary driver named Bob to show their car was superior. Bob didn't have to follow the same rules as everyone else. He could even park in no parking zones.
Unfortunately, there are real Bobs in this world--folks who think the rules don't apply to them, and they’re not just on the roadways.
They expect others to adjust, accommodate, and serve them, but they never do these things for others.
And a Bob perspective is contagious. We catch it from other Bobs, from our own selfish desires, and from the selfishness promoted in our culture.
That’s why we should memorize Philippians 2:3-4: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
Amen!
Hi Gail - so true, I see many bobs around, sometimes in the mirror (ouch) great reminder
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Tracy
Such a good example of how we ought to love others and not be selfish. There is no reason we should act like the 'Bobs' out there!! Instead, we should be like Jesus.
ReplyDeleteHi Gail, unfortunately here in the Philippines it is usually the policemen who think they are entitled to break the law! They don't follow traffic lights, go faster than the speed limit, etc. But we should all watch ourselves, because with me, I tend to be impatient with people who call me at the office and try to sell me something. If I put myself in their shoes, I know I will be more patient and understanding!!!
ReplyDeleteIn the Netherlands, Bob was used in a campaign against drunk driving. Bewust Onbeschonken Bestuurder ie. consciously undrunk driver (designated driver). So it's hilarious to me that elsewhere, Bob is considered the menace of the road!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree. We live in a time when people think they are entitled to having it all right now. These "Bobs" don't want anyone getting in their way either. I, too, have to be careful that I'm not the one being the Bob or my witness will fail to lead others to Christ.
ReplyDeleteIn this day and age when everywhere you go t.v. ads, movies, and stores all emphasize putting yourself before others, we have to really work at going against the tide and being Christlike in our lives. Thanks for posting this!
ReplyDeleteIn His Lo♥e, Ann @ http://christintheclouds.blogspot.com/
Yes, indeed! "Don't do as I do - do as I say!" type.
ReplyDeleteGod is using a 'Bob' in my life right now and I'll be honest, it's frustrating, annoying, uhhhhhhh and... I think you get the picture! I don't like it!!!!! It's a person in authority and that makes it all the more difficult because there is also the respect issue. I cannot respect such a person (although I must respect their position).