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I find that some people who do good are many times selfish...They give but in their mind thy always expect reward (maybe heaven or some sort of blessing from God.

2007-04-08 09:45:26 · 19 answers · asked by robin 3 in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

19 answers

of course not, I don't fear judgement. I fear judgemental ism.

it makes every one look bad.

2007-04-08 09:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 0 0

No.

I've lived my whole life without any gods around. Though I was brought up Christian, I've been an atheist for most of that time.

I don't need promises of Heaven and threats of Hell to be a good person. You only need that if you have shallow morals that have been spoonfed to you throughout your life. If you actually think about why something is right or wrong, instead of just following lists by religious leaders saying what is right or wrong, you get a much deeper sense of morality and don't need a carrot and stick.

And in a way, all acts of goodness are selfish. If you sacrifice yourself for another person, it is because YOU value that other person and wish to do so. When you give to charity, it is because you feel good doing so. Either you fear yourself being in the same situation, have empathy for the person in the situation, or just would feel better in a world with more charity. All three of those reasons are for your own well-being. Helping others does help yourself. It is not a zero-sum game.

2007-04-08 09:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0 0

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2016-10-21 09:05:12 · answer #3 · answered by pape 4 · 0 0

This is a basic question of behavior as do you act in a loving and responsible way because you are loving and responsible or do you only act that way for some sort of reward?I believe many will answer we act lovingly and responsibly because we love and respect our Father. I believe we celebrate the blessing every day but especially this Easterday that our Fathers love is our reward even when we act badly so I just like to do things I believe would please Him.

2007-04-08 09:57:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Moses, Abraham, Ruth all obeyed and loved God, not expecting any reward. They were not obeying his principles, out of fear about a judgement day. They lead a descent life, only out of LOVE towards God and fellow human beings

2007-04-16 03:21:20 · answer #5 · answered by SOANS F 1 · 1 0

I believe every week of my life is free from god's judgment since i do not believe that god exists. Therefore my behavior would not change one bit since that is how i live my life.

2007-04-08 10:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 · 0 0

There is no judgment for me.
I have been judged already.
I have been found not guilty.

1 Cor 1:30 But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,

It is done.

2007-04-08 09:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by chris p 6 · 2 0

If I were religious I would say I have been condemned to go to hell with no bail! Heh, it wouldn't change my behaivor if God took a month off. It's just not my style. Peace.

2007-04-08 09:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by Cry_Wolf 3 · 0 0

some people as they get older,turn to god,just in case

2007-04-15 22:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by fatdadslim 6 · 0 0

If you believe in Christ Jesus as Lord there is no condemnation. It is when you reject Him, as He gave His life willingly for everyone.

Now we are free, but if we do sin, a sin which is not unto death, we can ask Our lord to please overlook and forgive.

2007-04-15 23:37:39 · answer #10 · answered by sientje8 s 3 · 1 0

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