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Or do you tell people to weigh all the information and act in the best interest of their own conscience? If you tell them what to do, who do you think you are? 'God'?

2007-07-23 01:32:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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I do it. I don't get any particular enjoyment out of it.

Just yesterday I told my daughter, "Pick that up and put it into the garbage." She did.

For some reason, I didn't feel like God.

Maybe it isn't the telling of people what to do that you really mean. Could it be the idea of being superior? The idea of being "better" innately than others? If so, I agree.

We still eat of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. We still divide each other up by "you are wrong, and I am right" rather than thinking in terms of the issues rather than our identities.

My morality? Don't have one.
I want everyone to explore their own path, their way. Oh, I'll give my opinion, share facts, argue against something, but I'm also of the opinion they'd be foolish to change their mind JUST because of what someone said. They should forge their own way, even if it is a path that has been trod a thousand times before (Christianity, Islam, atheism, patriotism, etc.)

I'm just a man, who loves his neighbors and appreciates free speech.

Why, would you silence them?

2007-07-23 01:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 0 0

People naturally delight in sharing their thoughts and opinions and nothing in the world wrong with that. It is a pleasing thing if people seek out your opinion- and it is wise to withhold an opinion until asked.

Wise people (pastors, teachers, spiritual instructors) do not command people (telling them what to do)- but they arm each person with the best principles, experiences, anecdotes that conceivably apply to the situation. Relative to Christianity specifically- NO ONE should attempt to stand in the place of the Holy Spirit in another person's life (to direct their actions for them). Christians are instructed by Scripture that they must be led by the Spirit of God- personally.

I tend to believe that much of what is wrong within Christianity comes from people trying to stand in other people's lives- in the place where God's own Spirit was meant to stand.

I counsel people, advise and empower them to choose their own best decisions, with the available options, as they pray and seek direction from God.

2007-07-23 01:42:37 · answer #2 · answered by baronbago 4 · 0 0

I never volunteer my opinion without being asked. However, I really believe that I could run some people's lives better than they do. The down side is that I'm sure somebody could run my life better than I do. It's easier, sometimes, to see the solution to a problem when you're not in it.

When someone does come to me for advice, I start asking questions. I want them to figure it out for themselves.

As for my morality, I defer to the real God's standards.

2007-07-23 01:54:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sharon M 6 · 0 0

I don't tell others what to do. If they've asked for an opinion, I will tell them what I think, what I would do, and why. They can make their own decisions and live the whatever the consequences are, good or bad. I wouldn't ever think I was God. No one on Earth can make such a claim.

2007-07-23 01:40:03 · answer #4 · answered by Lady G 6 · 0 0

People DO consider greater for having helped slightly historical girl around the avenue. The remark of that reality and others adore it ended in the formula of the Law of Karma. Here's the way it services in truly lifestyles.

2016-09-05 16:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

I enjoy giving my opinion and talking of my experiences. People should come to their own conclusions, but hearing other peoples point of views can help you understand different angles of a problem therefor helping you make an informed decision. But I never tell people what to do.

2007-07-23 01:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well, is there a right and wrong? It is funny though that the liberals in our country, ( USA ) claim that they are all about individual rights yet keep trying to push what THEY believe to be right. Amusing and sad.

But most misunderstand what people are really about. For example: I am against gay marriage, I think homosexuality is an abomination. BUT, if a gay person lived next door to me, that wouldn't bother me one bit. Would I preach to him/her? No. He/she would would be given the same respect that I give anyone else.

2007-07-23 01:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

I try to never tell anyone what to do. If they ask...I share with them my experiences, my knowledge as to what has happened to me in a similar situation or circumstance. I believe we all should share our life experiences with one another if asked. Life can be confusing at times and a little scary, it is so nice to maybe be able to help someone that may be headed for a Cliff that possibly you may have walked that same path toward that same cliff and can help them take another path to safety. All anyone can really do is share...the final decision belongs to each one separately.

2007-07-23 07:56:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Pointing out to people what the Bible says and warns about is ABOUT saving their lives...At Armageddon.
Thats if they stay alive till then.

(2 Peter 3:9) Jehovah is not slow respecting his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with YOU because he does not desire any to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance.

2007-07-23 02:33:12 · answer #9 · answered by pugjw9896 7 · 0 0

I don't enjoy telling others what to do because they shouldn't be so dense that they can't figure it out

My Morality is the highest because it is mine and no one can tell me that I am wrong

and yes I am a god because I had to become one to be worthy of the Games and rites that we all have to perform since his death.

2007-07-23 01:36:31 · answer #10 · answered by John C 6 · 1 1

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