As I recall, this picture was taken in chapel at Northeast School of Biblical Studies about May, 1977. I was still under thirty years of age and somewhat naive. If I only knew then, what I know today, I wonder what I would have done differently? One thing is for sure, I would have been more open, more approachable, and a little less sure of myself. But, one thing I did right; I always tried to do the "right thing". My example for this concept is found in Paul's letter to Philemon...
Philemon
10 I beg you for my child, whom I have become the father of in my chains, Onesimus, 11 who once was useless to you, but now is useful to you and to me. 12 I am sending him back. Therefore receive him, that is, my own heart, 13 whom I desired to keep with me, that on your behalf he might serve me in my chains for the Good News. 14 But I was willing to do nothing without your consent, that your goodness would not be as of necessity, but of free will. 15 For perhaps he was therefore separated from you for a while, that you would have him forever, 16 no longer as a slave, but more than a slave, a beloved brother, especially to me, but how much rather to you, both in the flesh and in the Lord.
Actually, doing the right thing is a practical application of a Biblical standard; in the case above, Paul is doing that which brotherly love would dictate he do. Very good act to follow!!! When do you apply this concept... well, every day, of course. The thing is... not to just preach it, but to practice it. Eventually, you will get it right. As for me- I am still learning!!!