Doing the Right Thing
I was raised with a very strict moral code. I was taught that lying was a sin as was gossip since it was a spiteful act that hurt people. I was raised to respect people and treat them well. I was told to always do the right thing even when no one was watching, because God is always watching. My father always said that a person was only as good as his word, so always keep it.My grandmother taught me a great many things, as my mother had no patience with me. She was very religious, generous, loving woman who raised 8 children. She got married at 16 to my grandpa who was 32! She lived a hard life but she was always grateful and full of praise for her creator.
She told me that we are put here on this earth to help our fellow man whenever we can. The ideas of "looking out for #1" and "every man for himself," are wrong. She said when we see someone in need, and if we are able, to help them to the best of our ability. Even if it is only offering friendship and a shoulder to lean on and letting them tell you their troubles to lessen their burden.
I live my life by the strict moral code that I was raised with and I raised my children with. I am constantly baffled, confused and disillusioned when I observe people living in opposition to a moral life.
I will continue doing the right thing, because I know, at the end of the day, I have done my best.
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I understand your reasoning and you have to do what is right for you.
My children have repeatedly asked me while growing up, "Why do I have to do the right thing, when so many around me are doing whatever they please?" This was a constant source of confusion for them.
I told them we cannot control how other people act, only how we act. We act properly, not in response to how people act, but by doing the things we know are right.
But I was taught as a child growing up to always show respect for my elders and my peers even though it became kinda hard at times to do sometimes.I find that kinda to do even now.
I raised my son the same way I was raised and I am so proud of him as he's living his adult life as an honorable man.
It IS hard to resist the temptation to make others see what is so obvious but I try. In fact I am very trying.
I was raised Christian, but now I am Wiccan. My son chose to be Christian and my daughter chooses to be Atheist or Agnostic depending on what day you ask her. I respect my children’s decision to be whatever they want to be.
Regardless of religion, I believe there are universal truths, that transcend religion, in the ways we should live our lives to the best of our ability, and do the right thing.
John,
I agree. I don’t have much in this life, but my honesty and integrity, and that can never be taken away from me.
Elegs,
The world would be so much better if people just had basic respect for their fellow man.
for instance i had to lie for my boss one day when this guy who every day came for free food and because bad my boss was afraid of him i had that day she hid and i had to tell him she wasnt in all because she was afraid who knows what he would have done that day shortly after that he was gunned down , am so happy for prayer daily we have to pray for strength and forgiveness and ask God to let the evil stay away and to guide us in the right path
My upbringing was very strict as well. My brother and I stepped out of line at our own peril.
Lillie,
Grandma’s are indeed wonderful. Both of mine served as mother to me, as my own had neither patience nor tolerance for me.
CandyK,
I agree. I have respect for other religions and a person’s right to choose. I’m glad that you have peace and happiness in your life.
I have respect for all religions. And my Goddess and I are doing just fine.
Many people do what they want regardless of the harm they cause others...but they will have consequences...I am not religious but karma has a way of righting the wrong...
I am also a big believer in karma.