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I’m in a group of co-workers who play sports together–a great bunch of guys. Here’s the problem: one of the guys in the group lies to our boss at work all the time. He lies about being sick. He lies about relatives being sick. He lies to take unwarranted credit for work. He thinks that because we have this “sports connection” that no one would ever turn him in. So far no one has. I’m going to confront him about this. Suggestions on the best way to do it?
Here’s my suggestion on the best way to do it: don’t.
Any form of self-righteousness is actually doomed to failure, and truthfully, will prolong the evil you are trying to expose.
Built into the natural order is a system which protects us from destruction by unveiling the stupidity and mistakes of those who dare to ignore honest relationship.
In other words, it’s against the laws of nature to be a jerk.
Sometimes it takes a week for these individuals to be caught in their error, sometimes a year. But you will never successfully turn in a traitor or an offender and be considered anything less than a pious baby.
Here’s what I would suggest you do:
1. Make it clear to everyone, including him, that you are not party to deception.
2. Tell your friend that you will not judge him for his actions, but you will also not cover his butt if he gets caught.
3. Make sure that you are never at the scene of the crime.
In other words, proximity to his lies may actually convict you as a participant. When you know he is starting something ridiculous, step away.
4. Quietly leave a trail of sincerity and honesty at the feet of your boss so that if push comes to shove there will be no doubt as to your veracity.
Human beings make two major mistakes: they either give in to temptation and absorb the iniquity around them, or they foolishly think it’s their job to clean up the planet by pointing out all the sinfulness.
Don’t do either.
Believe me when I say that arrogance, indifference and deceit always get caught … and always get punished.
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