Do people who constantly remind others of their morals and ethics have something to hide or a guilty conscience? I've always found it hard to stomach when people constantly tell others that they have superior morals and ethics. For example, I knew a guy years ago who would talk constantly about he is always "doing the right thing." He was a leader in his church and people looked up to him. But, if you turned your back on him, business wise, he would screw you over for a nickel. I always felt he had a severely guilty conscience and was always trying to convince himself and others that he had perfect morals and ethics. Or maybe was hiding behind a religious shield. Either way, to this day, I have an extremely hard time with people who constantly remind others about how they try to live a perfect life.
I have always wondered the exact same thing. I get suspicious when people are overly "great" and bring it up all the time.
Many Fire Departments here in Ohio will not hire "perfect" candidates. Its not natural. They want somebody who's real, admits to making mistakes, shows heart...ect. I dont think you can trust somebody like that. Makes your wonder what they are covering up or afraid to have exposed...
The way I see it is everyone has a brain in their head and they all fire on different cylinders. There are so many variables in life and people have a sinful nature. My approach to this is to simply meet people where they are. Why ask why, evaluation and understanding goes a long way.
Dan, short answer ...Heck yes! Get heavily involved in a church and chances are you will see it in all it's ugliness.....that is why I am not heavily involved anymore...and never will be
Even though my example above dealt with religious person, I don't want this to turn into a religious debate, because it's not exclusive to just "religious" people.
In seriousness though. There are people that go out of their way to talk the talk. They seldom walk the walk though. I think it's some sort of self validation or feel good thing. I am far from anything perfect. Have made a LOT of mistakes and bad choices in life. The things i am "moral and ethical" about, I am proud of, but don't need the world to know about it. On the flipside there are things that I'm not or havent' been. I also dont' need to tell the world about. :p
I've never seen more people thump their chests about morals and ethics than on hunting websites. Usually IMO, they fall into one of 2 categories. Either they are trying to cover up their own wrong doings, or they live their life like a jr high hall monitor, just trying to get others into trouble.
Daddy always said-- Lead by example and let your leadership be an example to others.. No smoke and mirrors or fancy tricks needed.. Just do what is right in your heart, and let your actions speak for themselves!
Knowing you Hook-- just about the time you started getting slammed you would mention that you were shooting at a bear decoy for practice and you were the one running when you took the shot. Practicing your quick get away from a bear attack!
Sure there are people like that in this world and obviously there are the truly genuine people with great morals and ethics who walk the walk and talk the talk.
Ever think he just thinks nothing about it and is completely oblivious to the entire thing? You have to remember that some people just don't get it. I had to stop going to sunday school at church because I couldn't stand the teacher of the class any longer. Any time he had to use an example of doing the right thing he would use himself, every time. The class was basically a summary of all the good things he did the previous week. I can't say he's a bad person or hypocritical, but I don't know him that well. Also, we had a guy at a previous church that was much like the guy you talk about. He was well known and liked in the church, volunteered for about everything, but was basically a slum lord on the side. don't get me wrong, those are only 2 people. The church we go to is awesome and so are the people.
