As a person we are free to choose to do whatever we want, but we are always encouraged to always choose to do the right things. There’s also this thinking saying that it’s better to be good than to be right.
The term ‘good’ has many angle. When implying to a person, it actually means they act‘rightly’. Acting rightly is a matter of doing a right thing (Dr Mikel Burley, Uni of Leeds).
Does being right means we are being good? Most think that when they are doing right means they are good because it gives us a sense of being uprightness and so we may avoid feeling guilt or shame. Thus in short, being good means involve obeying the moral rules. And to obey the moral rules means we do good and thus the good things done are to be of benefit to someone or something.
Having good values means valuing what deserves to be valued. Reasons why it is good to be good:
1. Necessary for happiness
2. Having self respect
3. Able to see what is truly of value in the world
4. Taking good care of yourself
5. Live truly happy lives
After all being said, we are not perfectly good, no matter how hard we try. We all play many parts and wears different hats. Most people like to think of themselves as ‘good’ people. And it’s a choice, one that you have to keep making.
Reference
https://philosophynow.org
blog.oup.com
bahaiteachings.org
www.quora.com
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