A week ago, on my way
home, I noticed some graffiti on a wall at Kanda. On a portion of the wall,
someone had written in red paint, “ANAS IS WATCHING! DO THE RIGHT THING.” On
both sides of the writing were drawings of what Ghanaians have come to
associate with Anas – a face in a mask.
As I observed this, I
had to laugh because I realized Anas has become kind of God.
There is no doubt that
Anas Aremeyaw Anas, a well-known – yet unknown and mysterious undercover
journalist has done a lot to uncover the rot and corruption in the Ghanaian
society. The bribery scandal in the judiciary in particular generated lots of
interest, talk, controversy and even fear in Ghana. Many public servants fear
Anas more than they fear God. For them, the worst thing that happen is to be
caught on Anas’ camera.
But while it is all
very well to not want to be caught doing evil, most of us seem to be missing
the point. We seem to have forgotten
that someone bigger than Anas watches over us.
Anas is excellent at what
he does but he cannot be everywhere at the same time. He cannot catch every thief
or corrupt person in Ghana. But the Lord of Hosts is everywhere and He does not
only see our actions, but He sees out hearts and intentions.
For the eyes of the
Lord run to and fro throughout all the earth, to shew himself strong in the
behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards Him. (1 Corinthians 16:9a).
When humans catch us in
an act of wrongdoing, we are exposed and disgraced before men. But no earthly
shame or praise can compare to how we will feel when we stand before God one
day. The earthly shame looks big, but it is nothing compared with eternal
sorrow. Whether men see us or not, we will account for everything to God one
day.
Whatever you do, do it readily as to the Lord and not men. (Colossians 3:23)
So the question is,
“are you behaving properly because you’re afraid of Anas or because you want to
please God?”
Selah….Do I do the right thing whether people are
watching or not?
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