hi steve,
i think i've witnessed this recently
When we are put in positions of authority or control over others- however small or large that power may be - it certainly has consequences to our spiritual lives. It is often difficult to know when to have a displinary attitude and when to just let everything go without any intervention and in the process also see things deteriorate and watch others either consciously or unconsciously take advantage of us and our friends. While we may be guilty of the same. Some of those around us at times have little or no consideration for the wishes and feelings of others. Is it for us to make such observations and act upon them? If so when?