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who is to say with certainty what motivates someone else to do good? the motivation very well may be guilt, or desire for reward, or love, or coincidence, or acceptance, or social conscience, etc. we all have our own reasons at which others can only guess.
i am reluctant to respond to the biblical reference because the book is a magnet for differing interpretations and opinions as to invite a discussion of endless proportions. still, here goes; yes, moses did bring down the commandments and was instrumental in establishing old testament jewish law and the regimented, ritualistic worship. Jesus brought a “new testament” that superceded the old ways. It was never a matter of guilt or reward, (although I am sure that statement will precipitate the expected round of impassioned denials)…but I have heard it all before.
Jesus lived what He taught. John 13:34 “A new command I give you: Love one another.” no mention of guilt, reward, damnation. just love one another. does not sound very complicated but, regardless of one’s beliefs, people seem to have lost their way in how they respond to their fellow human beings. even on this board there have been what appear to be personal attacks designed not to articulate a position but to impugn. if we can’t refrain from attempting to hurt each with words, what chance do we have in seeing the end of insane acts like wars and genocide where hatred between people have existed for generations? and we can blame it all on someone else, or something else, or on the Creator, but the responsibility of what happens between people on this planet rests in what we say, do, and think.
i offer this post in the spirit of communication and open dialogue, but i am cringing in anticipation of someone’s assualt.
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