Does living your life with dignity and honor actually matter?

Question

If you play by the rules, and treat others with respect, and do your best to be a kind, decent person, does it actually matter in the long run?

You figure that you will work longer hours for less pay, because doing good work is more important to you, so you will die young from working too hard. Most women will deeply resent you, because you aren't "bad enough", so you will likely die of loneliness. If you develop a reputation as a kind, honest person who doesn't take advantage of others, they will often mistreat and take advantage of you in return.

You can say that in the end, being a good person is the true reward. But is it really? Is it worth paying the price of the all the hardship and heartache you go through?

Answer 1

hard choice,as most people who play by the rules ended up being at a disadvantage against the sly,sneaky & deceitfully clever ones.

but its all in your set of beliefs & morals anyway.

so if you wanted the life that most criminals,politicians & even so called law enforcers have(going against the norm that is,specially the corrupt ones,he he),then go & play against the rules.

if your cup of tea though is honesty & all things good,never fear:just as in the bad choice,there's something for you in doing it so,the difference though is that all the good things will come out of this choice & the effects are not just rewarding but long lasting.the "bad eggs" can have all the perks & the advantages but their "rewards" can lead to devastation & their legacy will be more shameful anyway.

Answer 2

I really like your question, I really do!!!

I have learned that through the course of my life, I have tried to be the kind of person, that you described, and no matter how hard I tried, people did not appreciate it.

So, I learned how to "mirror" people and if they are coming across like my personality, and if they will actually take my kindness to heart, then I will be kind to them, but if I meet someone then they do not look like they want my help, then I "mirror" them and give them what they want, nothing.

Some people are like that.

I have learned throughout the course of my  life that you can't please anyone and everyone.

And the ones you can't please, it is their loss.

Answer 3

well...somtimes...your damned if you do...and your damned if you dont.

if you truly are a good person, and do the best you can, then that means you can sleep with a clear conscience every night.

dont forget the old saying....;the wheel is always turning...what goes around, comes around'....its all about karma .....if you do good, then good will be done to you, and vice verse if you do bad.

and my favourite saying.....'The people you meet on the way up, are the people you meet on the way down'..............

dont view yourself as a victim..........that will do you no good. just continue to do ..what you are doing...be nice, considerate..and all those good things..........dont worry about what other people are doing.

with a clear conscience.....you cant go wrong. :)

Answer 4

I have been the best wife and mother.  I took care of myself, when I became pregnant.  I did everything, never missed an appt.  When my daughter was going to 1st grade, I was diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis.  All of a sudden, I couldn't get out of bed.  

Answer 5

The shortness of this life, and the permanence of eternity, is reason enough for me to strive to be a worthy candidate for Heaven.....

I just hope and pray God isn't reading some of my answers here!

: )

Answer 6

heartache and all i would rather e one of the good people then one of the bad.I have people who come back after years of not talking to me because i wasn't there sort of person.Only to have them come back and say will  you be my friend will you help me and so forth so all the heartache and hardship is worth it to me.Only you and god can decide if it is worth it to you. good luck

Answer 7

You are right there, if you are a nice guy or girl you get taken advantage of.  But I would rather be a good girl/guy and be able to hold my head up because I know that I am a decent human being, than be one the bad ones who cruise through life hurting themselves and everyone around them.  

Answer 8

I think it's worth it. My husband and I have modest jobs (but really good and satisfying ones) and we have everything we want with work and with each other. We're truly happy. I think it's about finding the one person who is going to support, encourage, and lift you as a person.  

Answer 9

good people rarely make history...

Everyone has to make mistakes in life, it is how you learn and live from them...

I don't think you should be a complete *** to people, but I don't think you should let people walk all over you either..

Answer 10

it matters to you and your conscience, and that is what is important. if you go through life helping other oeople, and not hurting them you will have a clear conscience and will be able to sleep easy.