Recently celebrities have been getting a bad “rap”. Singer Chris Brown allegedly beat his girlfriend Rihanna and put her in the hospital. Charlie Sheen is also accused of domestic violence, drug abuse and extremely bad behavior. Casey Anthony was acquitted of the possible murder of her young daughter, Caylee. Reporters are lining up to write books about her life.
Casey has obtained celebrity status from the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. Tiger Woods, golfer; Governor/Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger; Senator John Edwards; Representative Anthony Weiner, this is just an excerpt from a long list of celebrities involved in sex scandals. Why are celebrities not held accountable by their adoring fans? Recently Chris Brown appeared on Good Morning America and his fans camped out overnight to try to see him at the studio. Charlie Sheen is still attracting huge crowds to hear him rant vulgarities about his unfair life. People still cheer Tiger Woods and the Governator at public events. John Edwards and Anthony Weiner are staying out of the limelight for a while, but I am sure we will hear them say “I’ll Be Back” like the others.
Accountability is a concept in ethics and governance synonymous with responsibility and answerability. In government, accountability is equated with expectations and leadership performance. Ethics is a moral philosophy addressing good and evil, right and wrong, virtue.
Where is the accountability in today’s society? Why do celebrities abuse their good fortune, their families, their fans? Politicians are not acting responsibly in their positions of power.
The devil is walking among us as Jesus stated. Satan creates havoc and casualties where he finds weakness. We should continue to be on guard to protect our own souls and those of our loved ones. We should tell others the good news of God’s love. God sent Jesus to be accountable on our behalf. He wants everyone to hear this news.
Romans 3:19-20 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.
Dear God, Help me to be as responsibly accountable for my own actions as is possible. When I fail, thank you for the gift Jesus provided to balance my deficiencies.
Sherilyn Svien
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