Me, I don't and I'm laughed at for it. This question goes along with my other question about whether or not it's true that nice people always finish last.
2006-07-14 16:38:34 · 30 answers · asked by chris in NC 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One time in my life, I cheated and lied......
Later I cleaned that mess up and feel better for it...
you may get ahead, but what stays in your head about what you did will mess you up...
2006-07-14 16:46:29 · answer #1 · answered by Belle S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It might seem that way at first but the results are only temporary, eventually something always goes wrong. Lies are always unfolded, or you have to make up so many lies to cover the first one that your life becomes a living hell. Cheating and stealing usually get caught or same scenario you steal something small and then want something big, and bigger until you end up with enemies and God knows how many problems. Honesty and integrity always work. I'd rather reach my goals by hard work than by getting away with it that's when I know I really deserve it.
2006-07-14 16:50:11 · answer #2 · answered by honey27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't but then I don't own much either. It's not suffering, I am beyond that. If I do not want much, I don't suffer because I don't have it
Unfortunately, the churches do not offer a good role model. Many churches, including some of the modern fundamentalists, have and still are cheating and stealing from vulnerable people
2006-07-14 16:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's ok to do that at any time. Usually plans fail in the end when either of the three take place. I know I've done all these and I've gotten caught for half of them. The other half are in my conscience locked up but if it has to be done and everyone else is doing it and there's no other option, I doubt anyone one of us would like to take the blame for anything and let everyone else step on us. Therefore, sometimes yopu have to go with the flow.
2006-07-14 16:42:33 · answer #4 · answered by jazzoboist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO IT IS NOT OK ! I have found in my life that the people that try to take the "short route" in life by lies and cheating, do not make it in the real world. My husband and I worked our butts off when we were young, and were both able to retire in our 40's. We owned two businesses and as I said worked very hard, but we noticed that the employees that were sticky fingers are still nowhere in their lives. Due to the fact that they did not want to work hard for their money, they waisted their time trying to figure out how not to get caught steeling our money.
PGBISME
2006-07-14 16:48:37 · answer #5 · answered by PGBISME 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not!
However, I've watched plenty of people lie, cheat, steal & go far..for a while. Eventually kharma catches up with them.
I'm happy to forego the short-term pleasures in order not to have the future pain & disgrace.
Do you think Mother Theresa considered she finished last? I seriously doubt it! She was loved & respected throughout the world..even by people like me who are not religious.
2006-07-14 16:47:34 · answer #6 · answered by Chencha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is never OK to act in ways that will negatively affect others. Lying, cheating and stealing are selfish acts, outside any teaching provided to us by Jesus and the Prophets.
Finishing last according to whom? Society?
We need to stop looking at what others do or have (like criticizing others) and start being grateful for who we are, what we have and what we don't have since we probably don't need it right now.
2006-07-14 16:46:24 · answer #7 · answered by hmc121667 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At first I thought you were a sarcastic psycho, until I finished your question. My advise is to be honest and honorable. Its your face you have to see in the mirror. How much easier to look at it with a clear conscience it is!! Nice guys may finish last, and maybe only the good die young, but a clear conscience gives peaceful sleep, and pleasant dreams!
2006-07-14 16:47:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't believe that you should lie or cheat to get ahead. Kudos for sticking to what you know is right. As for the persecution, Christ was persecuted; not only in His death on the cross, but also just daily. For the way he lived, for spending time with the lowly people or helping the not so popular. Romans tells us that we are coheirs with Christ in our future glory, as well as in our current sufferings. So, persevere my friend!
2006-07-14 16:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by sarah s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a freind and he thinks if he does you a favor, just a crazy little favor. or helps you in some way ,that you definitely owe him one right after even if the time doesnt arive,he will sort of lift things from your property and then hell say something like yes well i done you a favor i gave you some tin or some thing hes going to get his bleesed favor some how .and then turn around and say it was a blessing from the lord.hes dear to me though so i guess thats just part of life.
2006-07-14 16:48:29 · answer #10 · answered by deerolmind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋