Good People Do Bad Things
Start writing a post
Student Life

Good People Do Bad Things

Hannah Belle Westfall
Sep 08, 2016
Walsh University
83
Good People Do Bad Things
Walking Christian

I was at a coffee shop a few days ago scanning the newspaper when I came across a very unsettling headline that read the name of someone near and dear to me. Sadly, the article further described a crime investigation — painting a picture of a criminal while the picture I had of this person was quite the opposite.

Naturally, as I read further, thoughts began flooding my mind. I couldn't believe it... how could such a good person do such a bad thing?

But as I thought more, I realized that good people do bad things day in and day out. Whether or not someone does wrong is not what should garnish my definition of them because each and every person that walks this earth does wrong.

It is beyond easy to allow ourselves to reflect poorly on others simply based on their negative actions. More often than not, we do bad things because we are in a bad position. Humans have a sinful nature, and odds are each one of us has given into our temptations despite their defiance against our morals. It may not be easy to excuse and forgive terrible actions, but it becomes a whole lot easier when we make efforts to understand them.

Imagine if humanity did a complete 360 — if instead of showing one another judgment, we showed one another love. The world would be an entirely different place if we put in at least the slightest effort to stop comparing ourselves to others and only focused on lifting one another up despite our differences.

Truly, the only common ground we as humans share is that we are all different. We all have different backgrounds and origins. Our life stories will never be identical. We all have different strengths just as we all have different weaknesses. So, who are we to compare our weaknesses with one another?

Simply put, I will leave it up to God to discern our sin. By no means am I writing to say that we should all live a Miley Cyrus lifestyle and excuse our sin because 'only God can judge us.' What I am saying, though, is that God is our one and only judge and the only duty we have to others is to show them love.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

19 Lessons I'll Never Forget from Growing Up In a Small Town

There have been many lessons learned.

Siena College
13971
houses under green sky
Photo by Alev Takil on Unsplash

Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Keep Reading...Show less
small towns
Relationships

Grateful Beyond Words: A Letter to My Inspiration

I have never been so thankful to know you.

University of New Haven
291259
​a woman sitting at a table having a coffee
nappy.co

I can't say "thank you" enough to express how grateful I am for you coming into my life. You have made such a huge impact on my life. I would not be the person I am today without you and I know that you will keep inspiring me to become an even better version of myself.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
88944
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
151442
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
58167
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments