Who Would You Choose? š¤ A Moral Dilemma That Will Make You Think
- Olivier Nzeyimana
- Mar 12
- 2 min read
Updated: May 19
Imagine this: Youāre driving alone on a stormy night, rain pouring down, and thunder rolling in the distance. As you pass by a bus stop, you see three people stranded in the cold:
1ļøā£ An old lady frail, sick, and in desperate need of help.
2ļøā£ Your best friend the one who once saved your life.
3ļøā£ The love of your life the person youāve always dreamed of meeting.
But hereās the catch: You only have one seat left in your car.
The Dilemma: Who Do You Pick?
š Save the old ladyĀ because she needs it most?
š¤ Take your best friendĀ because you owe them?
ā¤ļø Pick your dream partnerĀ because you may never get this chance again?
No easy choices, right? Or is there?
What Most People Choose
When faced with this dilemma, people tend to respond in one of three ways:
š¹ The Ethical Answer:Ā "Iād take the old lady because human life is precious, and she needs urgent help."
š¹ The Loyalty Answer:Ā "I owe my best friend. They saved my life; now itās my turn to repay them."
š¹ The Romantic Answer:Ā "Iād take my dream partner. This is God I may never meet them again!"
But what if none of these are the best answer?
Thinking Outside the Box:
Instead of limiting yourself to just one choice, what if you change the way you look at the problem?
š” Hereās the best way to solve the dilemma:
Give your car keys to your best friendĀ and let them drive the old lady to the hospital.
You stay behind with your dream partnerĀ and wait for the next bus together.
This way:
ā The old lady gets medical help.
ā Your best friend drives your car and repays your trust.
ā You get to spend time with the love of your lifeĀ and create a lasting connection.
Sometimes, the best solutions arenāt the most obvious ones.Ā You just have to think differently!
God Always First and Love
What Would You Do? Letās Discuss!
This story is a great example of lateral thinking a way to look beyond limitations and find win-win solutions.
š¢ Now, I want to hear from YOU!š Drop your answer in the comments below. Which choice would you make and why?
And if you enjoyed this, check out my LinkedIn post where people are sharing their answers!
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