Monday, May 20, 2013

God Fearing


A hero on the news was described as a God fearing man. Friends and neighbors attributed his bravery as a result of this attribute—the simple fact that the man feared God.

It was the fear of punishment that drove the man to do good works.

But I don’t think fear is ever a chaste motivator. I do not think intimidation, while at times yielding a favorable result, lives in the house of good intent. Selfless acts are best sparked by love. Selfless acts should be positively inspired---doing good for the sake of doing good—not because not doing good snaps a retaliatory trap.

Inspiration is nobly conceived in God’s love—not God’s wrath.

Because intent drives true selflessness. Good intent authenticates heroism.

And love, in every instance, is always the key.

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