We tend to think that people are either good or bad. So if someone we consider as good does something wrong (whether it's a priest, a civil rights activist, or a politician), we're shocked. I was wondering about this subject until I read a book by a psychiatrist who said that each person has good and bad characteristics. We view a person as good if we focus on their good characteristics. We view a person as bad if we focus on their bad characteristics. This made sense to me. I always wondered why people I perceived as being bad, were loved by others. Those people must see something good in that person. Perhaps this is the reason why Jesus asked us to forgive others. So maybe next time, we shouldn't be too harsh with others for their imperfections, since we also have our own weaknesses.
Recommended Books
I highly recommend the books featured below. These would also make wonderful gifts for any occasion: Birthdays, Mothers' Day, Father's Day, Graduation, Confirmation, Christmas & Retirement. If interested, click on the image of the book that you want. This will take you to Amazon.com's website. So take a break, and enjoy shopping. You deserve it.
The ABC's of Choosing a Good Husband, by Stephen Wood: This book gives you new & uncommon advice, to greatly increase your chances of finally finding "Mr. Right."
Perfectly Yourself, by Matthew Kelly: This book helps you discover what you're really meant to be in life, in order to be truly happy.
The Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren: This book helps restore meaning into your life by revealing your life's purpose.
Attitude is Everything, by Keith Harrell: This book helps change your attitude int0 a winning attitude, in order to achieve personal fulfillment.
A Biblical Defense of Catholicism, by Dave Armstrong: This book compiles the evidence found by this Protestant Scripture scholar in his 20-year quest for the true Bible-based church.
