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The High Cost of Knowing and Not Doing

In the business world, knowing the right course of action and failing to act can be a costly oversight. As leaders, we're often faced with moments where courage must bridge the gap between clarity and action. It's not about ignorance but hesitation: delaying the good we know we should do. This isn't just a missed opportunity for others, but a chance for our own transformation. Let's embrace the responsibility to act with integrity and purpose, sowing seeds of courage and truth in every decision.

George B. Thomas

George B. Thomas

The High Cost of Knowing and Not Doing

There's a moment we've all experienced. You're sitting in a meeting, and someone says something misleading or downright wrong. You feel the urge to speak up. Your gut tightens. You know you should say something. But you stay silent. You tell yourself it's not your lane. You justify it: "Someone else will address it," “Now's not the time," “What if I make things worse?"

The meeting ends. The moment passes. And deep down, you know you missed something important.

That's the heartbeat of James 4:17: "Anyone who knows the good they ought to do and doesn't do it, sins."

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