I've watched a lot of flight safety videos in my time, and they all basically convey the same information: where the emergency exits are, how to put on a life vest, when to inflate it (which includes a light and whistle to attract attention), smoking is prohibited, and what happens if there is a sudden decrease of cabin pressure. Though I have never experienced this firsthand, the presentation says oxygen masks will drop down from a compartment above. Instead of fitting the oxygen mask to children first, parents are told to put on and adjust their own mask first.
It makes sense that in a frantic moment a parent's primary desire would be to protect their children and ensure their safety. That is why the video addresses this small but important detail. An adult without ample oxygen won't be able to help others or provide direction for their little ones. It is responsible for all involved for the adults to properly wear their own mask supplying the oxygen, for only then can they help save their children in an emergency. The takeaway is once I ensure my oxygen mask is worn properly, then I can assist others. This reminds me of what Jesus said in relation to living righteously myself instead of being critical or judgmental of others.
Jesus said in Matthew 7:1-5, "Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." In all things followers of Jesus are to employ righteous judgment (John 7:24). It is hypocrisy to criticise others for sins we also practice. We must ensure we are first walking in love, humility, and holiness ourselves instead of finding fault with others. Our own sins obstruct our vision and render us incapable of helping others see clearly. After we remove the hindrances from our lives we are enabled by God to help others walk more perfectly. We may consider it a great service to others to remove their "specks," but with a log in our own eye we are more blind still!
If we care about saving others from the power of sin, we must first be saved ourselves. Praise be to God He has provided a way for us to overcome through Jesus, and having overcome we can aid others breathe in God's love, grace, and forgiveness too.
It makes sense that in a frantic moment a parent's primary desire would be to protect their children and ensure their safety. That is why the video addresses this small but important detail. An adult without ample oxygen won't be able to help others or provide direction for their little ones. It is responsible for all involved for the adults to properly wear their own mask supplying the oxygen, for only then can they help save their children in an emergency. The takeaway is once I ensure my oxygen mask is worn properly, then I can assist others. This reminds me of what Jesus said in relation to living righteously myself instead of being critical or judgmental of others.
Jesus said in Matthew 7:1-5, "Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." In all things followers of Jesus are to employ righteous judgment (John 7:24). It is hypocrisy to criticise others for sins we also practice. We must ensure we are first walking in love, humility, and holiness ourselves instead of finding fault with others. Our own sins obstruct our vision and render us incapable of helping others see clearly. After we remove the hindrances from our lives we are enabled by God to help others walk more perfectly. We may consider it a great service to others to remove their "specks," but with a log in our own eye we are more blind still!
If we care about saving others from the power of sin, we must first be saved ourselves. Praise be to God He has provided a way for us to overcome through Jesus, and having overcome we can aid others breathe in God's love, grace, and forgiveness too.
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