"Noblesse Oblige"

Four posts ago I received my second blog recognition and now, I got another one and this time, MsRay is passing it on only to me (he-he , nope not sharing…YET) If you’re wondering where MsRay gets these awards, well, she gets them from fellow bloggers around the blogosphere, from other equally notable blogs, and to the receiver’s will, he/she can pass the award to a fellow blogger whom he/she finds deserving of it and I do have one in mind for this one already but will hand it to him when I celebrate my 200th posts (Ha-ha, let me keep it for a while ok?)

So what does “Noblesse Oblige” and the honor of getting it means? Read on…

(Quoting from MsRay’s blog)

n French, "noblesse oblige" literally means "nobility obligates".

According to the French Wiktionary, the Dictionnaire de l'Academie francaise defines it, thus:

1. Whoever claims to be noble must conduct himself nobly.
2. Figuratively, one must act in a fashion that conforms with one's position, and with the reputation that one has earned.

Wikipedia further states that "noblesse oblige" is generally used to imply that with wealth, power and prestige come responsibilities.

This reminds me of a Biblical passage, "Much will be required from everyone to whom much has been given. But even more will be demanded from the one to whom much has been entrusted." (Luke12:48, ISV).

This award is presented to bloggers who display consistency in any one or a combination of these conditions:

1. The blogger manifests exemplary attitude, respecting the nuances that pervades amongst different cultures and beliefs.
2. The blog contents inspire; strives to encourage and offers solutions.
3. There is a clear purpose at the blog; one that fosters a better understanding on social, political, economic, the arts, culture and sciences and beliefs.
4. The blog is refreshing and creative.
5. The blogger promotes friendship and positive thinking.

I just want to end with this – that whatever I post here, I’m not just saying it to all who reads me but also to myself. When I encourage anyone I also encourage myself. And whatever it is I’m able to do, whether here or offline, I’m able to do because of Christ.

So let’s all write responsibly and let God use us to make a difference.

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