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Great Truth 3 — One Standard of Good

God Established Universal Human Expectations

Goodness is greater than labels.

God established fundamental expectations for human living based upon universal and timeless principles of good and evil. These principles have always been available for human beings to recognize, learn, embody, and practice.

Greater Than Our Labels

These principles matter more spiritually than the human labels we carry. A person's religious identity should never become an excuse for evil. Likewise, someone possessing a different human label should never prevent us from recognizing the good within that person.

Timeless Good

  • Honesty
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Love
  • Fairness
  • Justice
  • Responsibility
  • Kindness
  • Wisdom
  • Courage
  • Generosity
  • Faithfulness
  • Patience
  • Forgiveness
  • Self-control
  • Service
  • Respect
  • Peace

Timeless Evil

  • Cruelty
  • Hatred
  • Deception
  • Exploitation
  • Unnecessary violence
  • Corruption
  • Oppression
  • Injustice
  • Maliciousness
  • Abuse
  • Greed that harms others
  • Deliberate destruction

Questions for reflection

  • What if God cares more about what we become than what religious box we check?
  • What if righteous living matters more than religious superiority?
  • What would happen if humanity competed to do good instead of competing over labels?

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