One way to get beyond the self and into the world of the common good, is to bypass the greater good. Why? Well, the greater good might be greater for a few people, but not for everyone. In the world of consumption, production, investment and distribution, the greater good is for whom? Often for those who have plenty of good already, and at the expense of the many who are still lacking. When making decisions do you seek the advice of others who might be affected by your singular want or what you think is right? Or are you open to the common good, the group conscience? You need go no further than the business meeting of a group of sober ex-drunks to see the example of the common good rather than the greater good. Greater is too often for the individual and not for the group or society.
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ReplyDeleteReading your comment it just reminded me of my mom , a great loving woman,she had so much love for Jesus, for her seven Sons and three of us girls. When we all prayed together she had to hear us voices praying.to hear our voice.and out of the allounce that she gave us we had to safe for the end of the year collectection for father God church offering..I asked my kids to do that too.. to always do that.. only our father God knows if we did that or not.
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