INTENT OVER ACTIONS.



I read somewhere that we judge others by their actions and ourselves by our intentions. This makes us unfair and biased.

We are quick to judge others based solely on what they did, but when it comes to ourselves, we justify our actions with our intentions.

Case scenario: Character A detests drug abuse and sees everyone who abuses drugs as the worst sinner on earth. One day, he gets into an accident, breaks some bones, and is prescribed painkillers to manage the pain.

Over time, he becomes addicted and starts abusing drugs—the very thing he would condemn others for. Yet, he doesn't see himself as doing anything wrong. Why do you think that is?

Oga believes his reason for drug abuse makes it excusable. However, he is oblivious to the next person's reason and, therefore, judges them harshly.

When judging others, we must look beyond their actions and consider the reasoning behind them. Reason is what drives us every day—it's why we do the things we do. In understanding reason, we become more empathetic toward others.

Dearest reader, next time you want to judge a person's actions, take a moment to ask yourself what their intent might be. If an action was intended for good but caused harm, trust me, it still equals good. But if it was intended for bad and somehow led to good, it isn’t truly good.

Intent defines things. 



#IntentOverAction 
#ReasonMatters



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