I'm Catholic and in my religion workbook it asks me:
when power is a great good?
We are learning about false idols; money, please, power, popularity. so when is power a great good?? thanks!
2007-09-12 09:09:41 · 12 answers · asked by lovePINK♥ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Power is a great good when it is used for great good. But the means don't justify the ends. If one already has great power that is how it is to be used, to good ends.
However, what if you don't have it. God often uses humble powerless persons and means to show that He is the real power.
You are in one of 2 positions then and you approach power according to His Will. If you are powerful so be it. If not, that can be good too. You don't seek the power you seek the good.
2007-09-12 10:32:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
power is a very strong word . it's not neccasarily the power and money its what you do with it . that s where false idols come in . you could be famous and have tons of money give to funds but depending on the places you give it to and why you gave it is abusing your power . it is good to use authority to teach and empower those around you so the answer to your question is only when used for good
2007-09-12 16:16:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This might not be a very Roman Catholic thing to bring up, so listen to me if you want to.
Romans 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
If you use this as an answer, PLEASE let me know how they react. Because I'm thinking that they will not like it.
2007-09-12 16:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The only power I think is good is the power of God.
2007-09-12 16:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by simple serenity 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the power of God
Paul said I come not in wise or pursuasive words but a "demonstration" of the spirit's power. I believe signs and wonders still follow those who believe.
2007-09-12 16:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by sisterzeal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is why I'm glad I was never raised Catholic. I could never answer a question like this seriously. I'd be in trouble everyday!
2007-09-12 16:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by Kenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only power of great good that I know of is god himshelf.
God loves you...God bless
2007-09-12 16:14:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A thing is only what it is. It's how it's used that renders it good or evil.
School may not like that, so I could alternatively say, when it is used responsibly.
2007-09-12 16:15:53 · answer #8 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
learning about false idols huh? like praying to saints?
"Thou shalt have no other Gods before Me"
2007-09-12 16:14:31 · answer #9 · answered by plastik punk -Bottom Contributor 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ummm, is the answer "with God"?
Damn i shoulda gone to Catholic school...
2007-09-12 16:12:06 · answer #10 · answered by JWill 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋