The Scientist

I am a scientist.

Richard, why do you see yourself as a scientist? You clearly have graduated from a technology-related program that has nothing to do with science. Furthermore, your abysmal performance in high school chemistry and physics would prove otherwise.

The scientist understands that the environment plays a huge part in an experiment. Thus, he must ensure that his observations does nothing to affect the environment and its results. He must be invisible, a hidden observer in the background.

I am a scientist... instead of a friend. If a friend has triumphed over something, you rejoice with her. If you see a friend heading down the wrong path, you warn him. You correct him, you rebuke him, you bring him back. Despite, his screaming, his urging to be left alone, you fight for him...even when he does not want to fight for himself.

I never want to be an onlooker again. If my friend is going to crash, I want to be right next to her in the passenger seat. Pleading with her, begging her to cast off her evil ways... only bailing out when all hope is lost...(I pray that I can discern when that is.)

So that at least when I go to sleep at night, I can rest soundly. When I'm brought before God and His righteous judgment, I can stand upright.
If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Eclessiastes 4:10

My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
James 5:19-20