Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 Rikzinger wrote: A good person is one who treats others as s/he would like to be treated. A generous person is one who treats others better than s/he expects to be treated. However, a wise person is one who knows how s/he and others should be treated: in what ways, and to what extent. The first person is a civilizing influence. The second person is a refining and spreading influence. The third person is a higher- development influence. Everyone should go through all three phases typified by these three people. To believe that goodness or generosity are ends in themselves may be good or it may be generous. It is not, however, an informed attitude -- so our influence in the world can only be on a lower, limited level. If someone said: 'Is it better to be good, generous or wise?' one would have to reply: 'If you are wise, you do not have to be obsessed about being "good" or "generous". You are obliged to do what is necessary.' ^^^ ^^^^^^^ correct that to: "Wisdom need not always be merely good or generous. [short-term goals.] Wisdom will generally take the whole, full, long-term view -- and set the BEST example." "Wisdom will consider the GLOBAL family, when revealing or releasing divine intention." millennium the 'now' in which WE have been revealed ... .... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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