God alone can judge us

[PelagiathePenit]

I know God only knows and understands the human heart and why people do certain things. Why do people assume that “bad” people do things because they were hurt, wounded, misguided, confused, do not know any better? I do agree with looking for the best in others and it is not our business to judge others. I am quite certain there people deliberately do things to harm, hurt, embarrass others, simply for pride, the thrill, envy, etc?

Another thing that seriously annoys me. When a bad person does something “bad”, everyone tries to look for some reason they did it. When a good person does something “bad”, PEOPLE ARE FAR LESS COMPASSIONATE. Good people have bad days just like anyone. Good people make mistakes. I always hear so & so should have known better, while I do agree. Is compassion only for the wicked and judgment for the good?
Besides, we never really do know why anyone does anything.

 

[hope19]

I know God only knows and understands the human heart and why people do certain things. Why do people assume that “bad” people do things because they were hurt, wounded, misguided, confused, do not know any better? I do agree with looking for the best in others and it is not our business to judge others. I am quite certain there people deliberately do things to harm, hurt, embarrass others, simply for pride, the thrill, envy, etc?

Another thing that seriously annoys me. When a bad person does something “bad”, everyone tries to look for some reason they did it. When a good person does something “bad”, PEOPLE ARE FAR LESS COMPASSIONATE. Good people have bad days just like anyone. Good people make mistakes. I always hear so & so should have known better, while I do agree. Is compassion only for the wicked and judgment for the good?
Besides, we never really do know why anyone does anything.

Nice observation.

I agree with your point of view.

hope19

 

[SuperLuigi]

Why do people assume that “bad” people do things because they were hurt, wounded, misguided, confused, do not know any better

Sometimes those can be influences. But as a psychological specialist once told me, we are complicated beings.

But I will say those concept are used quite liberally and in some cases to excuse very dangerous behavior.

I do agree with looking for the best in others and it is not our business to judge others. I am quite certain there people deliberately do things to harm, hurt, embarrass others, simply for pride, the thrill, envy, etc?

Probably does happen, especially now with the internet; it’s easy to take things out when one can hide behind an anonymous user-name.

Another thing that seriously annoys me. When a bad person does something “bad”, everyone tries to look for some reason they did it. When a good person does something “bad”,

An good, basic observation. Just look at how who;s defined as good and who is defined as bad.

Good often = someone who agrees with me; bad = someone who doesn’t.

Is compassion only for the wicked and judgment for the good?

I understand the feeling.

Besides, we never really do know why anyone does anything.

Well, it doesn’t always have to be a complete mystery. Some people love the “you don’t know me” crux in order to get their way and/or get out of trouble by creating uncertainty.

 

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We should be charitable across the board and see people in the best possible light, without making lame excuses for flagrantly evil behavior, no?