“To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required”

Submitted by Donna D'Camp

 

 

In a speech in 1961, John Kennedy used this quote “to whom much is given, much is required”. The Kennedy’s had everything a person could want wealth, good looks, a close family and because of all he had he felt the need to give something back.  Not many people have the wealth or looks of the Kennedy family but I do feel we also have been given much and we should require ourselves to give something back.

In Kennedy’s speech he went on to say if we fulfill our responsibility we will be measured by the answers to 4 questions

1.    Are we people of courage?

a.    It takes courage to do something you have never done or to do your job in a different way. But the results can be worthwhile.

2.    Are we people of judgment with enough wisdom to know we don’t know and enough candor to admit it?

a.    In taking the position as President of ILSNA I can already admit there is a lot I don’t know, but I’m am learning.  Asking for help will teach us to depend on others and teach others they can depend on us.  Are you willing to learn in your job?

 Kennedy went on to ask:

3.    Are we people of integrity?

a.    In the dictionary integrity means to have a code of values showing honesty, truthfulness, and reliability. We need to be a good example of integrity for children and co-workers. If we don’t who will?

 4.    Are we people of dedication?

a.    There is nothing better than to see someone who is dedicated and passionate about their job.  They care that their job is done correctly and want to do their best.  Their dedication makes their job enjoyable.

 Have you been given much?  A family to love, good health, a job you like, friends or good co-workers.

 Are you going to fulfill your requirement and be found with courage, judgment, integrity and dedication?

I hope that you can answer all 4 of these questions positively because I’m sure that you have been given much and now you now much is required of you.

 Have a great school year!