Each of the following represents a different reason for doing good. Which one would you pick for the least self-centered?
(1) to accumulate ‘good karma’ for the next life
(2) to get an eternal reward in heaven
(3) to get hero/’humble’ recognition by others
(4) to get a feeling of purpose/meaning in this life
(5) does good without expectations and reward because it fits a humble/spiritual or other self-concept/ideal
(6) does good because it fits in with one’s self concepts and principles
(7) does good without expectations and reward and with no thought of self (not even principles) but only because of empathy to relieve suffering
2006-10-27 08:22:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I suspect that there is probably some "selfish" reason for doing altruist things. I volunteer once a week and I know that the reason I do it is your #4 plus it makes me feel like a good person. I also do it because I think that our actions can make the world better and thusly make it a better place for ourselves to live in and leave for our children since its all interconnected. I don't expect any afterlife award though. I don't think there are any completely unselfish motivators in a way, although we may be too harsh in our definition of selfish. Even in #7 our sympathy is usually based on our ability to relate others suffering to how we would feel and thus helping is based on the idea that if you were suffering you would want someone to be willing to alleviate it. There's nothing wrong in that though.
2006-10-27 08:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Number 7
2006-10-27 08:26:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
7
2006-10-27 08:25:24 · answer #3 · answered by unknown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Number 7.
2006-10-27 08:26:31 · answer #4 · answered by beattyb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6
2006-10-27 08:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Mintjulip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - is it feasible he has some form of Mania? The constant talking over people at nineteen-to-the-dozen is a classic Mania symptom. If it's possible, see if you can get him to his Doctor, under some pretence about some other ailment that he might have. Before he arrives at the surgery, you CAN speak to the Doctor about your fears, although the Doctor will NOT be able to talk to you about them, or comment about them. He CAN listen though. If he does have Mania and is narcissistic as well; that's a very heady mix to have to live with. It wouldn't suit me, I don't think. Untreated, he will fast descend into full-blown Tyranny. You can only leave the room or the house once he starts in with his behaviour. But this is not a marriage, is it? Try and get him to his Doctor, as I say under the guise of another illness. Good luck, feel for you.
2016-05-22 01:18:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without question number 7!
2006-10-27 08:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by buttercup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definately 7. I think "what about love for God" above is a very good point but I also think it is the same thing as 7 but personified differently.
2006-10-27 08:33:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True love is selfless. It doesn't count the cost or the time given dedicated to the service and love of God.
Doing good has no price or limitations.
Nos. 5 & 7 are the perfect answers.
Let God judge you for what you are and what you have done.
2006-10-27 08:31:31 · answer #9 · answered by Ely C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately number 7.
Peace.
2006-10-27 08:24:52 · answer #10 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋