This has to be one of the most destructive expressions I've ever heard.
What kind of lesson is it exactly?
don't try to be good or you could get in trouble?
It is often used to chastise a child for some careless act , not properly thought out.
But the repercussions later, tend to make people think twice about doing good deeds for fear of reprisal if they are not appreciated. Malpractise laws have made real doctors shy away from lifesaving efforts for this exact reason.
Yes, you should think things through if they will impact others. and yes some people ARE ungrateful....
it is always those people who will use that expression rather than try to appreciate the thought behind a genuinely good act, usually because it interferes with their own private (often sinister) interests.
lets stop saying it altogether
2007-12-29 22:59:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
OK!
I'll try, but you know what they say..."The road to...DOH!"
2007-12-29 23:02:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's a true saying! It literally means that many will ignore the righteousness of God and go about to establish their own in order to gain entry into heaven however, many will ignore the command "ye must be born again" and attempt to justify themselves by their works. We note in Romans 3:22 "The righteousness of God is upon all who will believe" and this is the only standard of righteousness the Lord will accept as our good works are no substitute for that which is offered freely by God.
2007-12-30 08:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by mandbturner3699 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it means that you can justify your bad actions by saying you had good intentions even when you knew you probably shouldn't do it.
2007-12-30 07:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by roisindu2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because the truth behind that statement is important.
Think before you make decisions.
Otherwise, you may screw the world.
2007-12-30 07:06:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mystine G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You had good intentions in this post, but it ended up boring me. Start paving the road.
2007-12-30 07:03:05 · answer #5 · answered by STAR POWER=) 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree 1 billion percent
I say try try try if you do not succed try again
There is a high road
And a low road
Let's meet in the middle
2007-12-30 07:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
the saying disquises religion (hell=imaginary place invented by religions) , and should be dumped for that reason alone
2007-12-30 07:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋