Cutting Corners

This afternoon, a car turning left in front of me nearly ran into me!  It cut way into my lane and scared me severely!  It started me thinking of the ways we can 'cut corners' on many things, not just car lanes.

Once I worked for a nursing home that 'cut corners,' trying to get cheaper supplies for their residents.  They bought underpads for the beds that felt apart. The new pads were useless.  As a result, the staff had to use two or three more pads to do the same job.  Actually, the administration probably lost money as a result.

You've heard of building suppliers who 'cut corners' and use poor quality materials in their projects.  There have been apartment buildings (in foreign countries) which collapse as a result of this shoddy practice.

Really, and let's get real, 'cutting corners' is cheating, pure and simple!  Those who do it know they do it and hope they won't get caught.  Cheating always hurts someone.  I suppose we just need to be vigilant and make sure we're not victims.

Lord, if we're ever tempted to cheat, we ask you to let us know and give us the strength to resist!