2006-11-08 21:05:31 · 14 answers · asked by Carpe Diem 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To be good out of fear... GOOD
To be good on your own will . NOBLE
2006-11-08 21:24:39 · answer #1 · answered by balaGraju 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is far better to choose to be a good man or woman or child because of free will - If one expresses true love and kindness and is motivated by a genuine impulse towards goodness one will continue to do so because such an impulse is part of ones identity. The false hearted ones who act only out of fear or hope of a reward will cease to give of themselves as soon as the cause of their fear is reduced or the reward is assured.
2006-11-09 05:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by Michael Darnell 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best is to be good of your own free will because not all the time there will be somebody to reward or punish you but all you do whether good or bad is for your to yourelf than anyone else.
2006-11-09 05:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Rozzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The result is pretty much the same. Personally I value genuine goodness over being good over fear of punishment, but generally I'm just glad if people are good rather than bad, whatever their reasons are.
2006-11-09 05:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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"There is surely nothing other than the single purpose of the present moment. A man's whole life is a succession of moment after moment. If one fully understands the present moment, there will be nothing else to do and nothing else to pursue."
-- Way of the Samurai, Hagakure
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethic_of_reciprocity
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The ethic of reciprocity or "The Golden Rule" is a fundamental moral principle found in virtually all major religions and cultures, which simply means "treat others as you would like to be treated." It is arguably the most essential basis for the modern concept of human rights. Principal philosophers and religious figures have stated it in different ways:
"Love your neighbor as yourself." — Moses (ca. 1525-1405 BCE) in the Torah, Leviticus 19:18
"What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others." — Confucius (ca. 551–479 BCE)
"What is hateful to you, do not to your fellow man." — Hillel (ca. 50 BCE-10 CE)
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." — Jesus (ca. 5 BCE—33 CE) in the Gospels, Luke 6:31; Luke 10:27 (affirming of Moses)— Matthew 7:12
"Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you." — Muhammad (c. 571 – 632 CE) in The Farewell Sermon.
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2006-11-09 05:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by DREAMER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is much better to be good of your own free will, because when you are good for reasons of fear or personal gain then it is not sincere goodness.
2006-11-09 05:38:05 · answer #6 · answered by Ash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love, and the fear of punishment
2006-11-09 05:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course of your own free will, but the main thing is being good for any reason JUST DO IT
2006-11-09 05:08:19 · answer #8 · answered by devora k 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A person who does not know God will assume that all of his followers are blind sheep that are swayed by fear and reward. Let me ask you a question. Is it ok to believe that we are enlightend beings when we can't even co-exist as nations?
2006-11-09 05:20:05 · answer #9 · answered by Big Milt 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Goodness is not a matter of policy but it is a matter for the heart. You have to decide what you want to do and always be decisive. If you want to be unkind, stick to your decision and if you want to do good, do it because you feel it is the right thing to do. Cheers
2006-11-09 05:31:51 · answer #10 · answered by King of Torts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both are okay -- because in both cases, good deeds are the result -- but the latter is not the ideal. The former is.
2006-11-09 05:30:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋