Take your responsibilities seriously when you are in a position of power or authority

This hadith speaks to the responsibility that comes with having authority or power. It warns against seeking out such positions, as they come with a great deal of responsibility that must be taken seriously. If one is given such a position without asking for it, then Allah will help them in their duties; however, if they ask for it themselves then they will be held accountable for their actions. Additionally, if one takes an oath to do something and later finds something better than what was originally promised, then they should do what is better and make expiation for breaking their oath. This hadith teaches us to take our responsibilities seriously when we are in positions of power or authority and to always strive to do what is best even when we have made promises otherwise.