Power and Responsibility

I would use it for the benefit of mankind.

Yes, people do abuse their power but I believe that power without checks and balances will always lead to abuse. So, if given power and there was no checks and balance attached to it, in my imperfect human thinking and goal to self gratification, I would use it to my advantage. I would tend to abuse it. So, when given power, I would like a checks and balance mechanism attached to it so that I can be able to evaluate my use of my power. Almighty God does not abuse his power. The only gods that do so, to correct your OP, are mythical gods.

I would think twice before using it.

If I had the power to change something or do some good or anything else like that I would use my power very wisely for the good of all.

I would not abuse it and think twice before acting on it. And of course, I would think ahead before acting once.

Great thoughts here but as much as I like the question I'm afraid the answer is dismal. People already have way more power than they know and yet they willingly give it away everyday without even realizing it. So if I had absurd amounts of power chances are through my own ignorance and lack of perception I would likely do what most everyone else would do - give it away. And still complain about being taken advantage of. Sad but true, that is the human condition as we live it today and have done so since time in memorial.

I always think and rethink things, so I believe that would probably be what I would do if I had abundant power, too. It is my nature and personality.

I had huge amounts of power I would use that power for good things. To many people who hold power over others with their positions do not use it for the good of everyone instead they only use it for the good of themselves and what they can get out of it.

I would use it

Power is something in this country at least induces corruption. It is also a shame that the ones with the power in any part of the world hardly ever use it for good reasons. It is all mostly bad. And yes, those that are considered powerful, like, corporations, politicians and alike, only care about themselves and how much money they can make and take away from the little people. So, power could be good if used in positive ways. But sadly, it is mainly used to corrupt.

Hmm, right, that mainly makes me think of politicians. And there you see extremes: people who follow their guts and do stuff, and people who don't do anything because something could hurt someone's feelings. Depending on the person, the pattern is usually the same. I don't expect someone reckless to think about one thing twice and someone fearful to take a decision easily. That's probably where you see the true nature of an individual. I think responsibility is about taking the compliment or accusation for a decision one takes. Whether the decision was good or bad, it doesn't matter. One can weigh the pros and cons, but it doesn't matter, as long as that person accepts their involvement, no matter if the result was good or bad. It's like playing a game with other people, some moves will be right, others will be wrong, but you gotta accept your victory or loss depends on your choices and screaming "cheater" is a childish unresponsible behavior. Answer: I would think like I always do, and I will be responsible for the actions I take, no matter the amount of power I hold. How many times did I abuse the term "no matter"?

All people are equal. Nobody has any power. They are just some people that other people let be in charge because … (???) … it's very likely they don't want to handle the RESPONSIBILITY of managing hard stuff … like uuhh … war and peace. The masses don't want to make the decision so they say “Here! You do it! We'll call you king or president or prime minister or emperor or whatever!” Sadly, when that person who THINKS they have POWER tries to abuse it, they usually get a wake up call when a powerless “inferior” or a group of powerless “inferiors” puts their lights out. In The End, they wake up to the fact that Whoever put 'em in, had the power to take 'em out! That was additional unnecessary commentary. The answer to your question is: “To whom much is given, much is required.” Just because authority and abuse both begin with the letter “A”, it doesn't mean they should be used together.

Power may come from the office we hold or wealth. I would feel blessed to have such but then my reach should touch more deserving positively. So I will be ever aware of the extra responsibility that comes with power - siva

I would do my best to be fair and look out for others and try to make life good for everybody!!!

Seeing I think things thru not just once but a few times and always think about the what ifs and the outcome of things I think I would think more than twice before using it.

I will use it only and only and only for the benefit of the society!

Power often leads to greed and selfishness. Many do not wield it properly or fairly or even justly. Power can be taken away. It should be used with wisdom and knowledge seeking the truth and weighing matters before proceeding into things not known. If it is used toward selfish gains at the expense of others it will eventually catch up to you. Power can backfire and devour and destroy you, your life, your family, your friendship and your health. Or it can gain you much using it with wisdom and listening and researching things before going forward with any matter or project. Who will it benefit, why, for what purpose. Who will lose and why and to what purpose. It is wholesome or evil. Power can corrupt and often does but sometimes a wise person can and does use it for good. It depends on a persons character how they use it.

I would hope I use it for the good @OneOfMany .

I would consider what I had and use it wisely.

Well my power is my prayers to God to use it to protect me and guide me to a right direction and right path and be protected.