Pulido, Nathaniel Karl Enin T.

June 15, 2021

BSN 1-A

“THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS”

The end does not justify the means is to be viewed in this way, in my opinion.
I have something nice in mind to do, but just because what I want to do is good
does not imply, I can do it in any way or by any means. For example, taking or
stealing foods from the rich (means) and giving it to the poor (end). Giving to the
poor does not make stealing acceptable. To put it another way, doing good
prohibits the utilization of unlawful or unethical means.

However, some current opinions, particularly in the pragmatic or utilitarian

style, give an alternative perspective, namely, that if what you want to achieve is
good, it does not matter how you go about achieving it. The end justifies the
means, according to this viewpoint. One example is the execution of drug lords
and addicts (means) to reduce drug-related crime (end). It is okay to assassinate
criminals for the sake of the country in this one.

It is, however, a falsehood. There is not a shred of truth in it. This is a down-
to-earth scenario. But it is a very genuine and regular occurrence. Jesus' path is
the path of truth. He is not deceitful in any way. In today's epistle to the Philippians,
Saint Paul advises them and us to put on Christ's thinking. Consider life in the same
way that Jesus did. What would Jesus do in this situation? That is an excellent
question to be asking. It is an interesting point. What would Jesus do in this
scenario? And how was he going to get to do it? And why wouldn't he? He does
not cling to his position as God's equal. He gets rid of his vainglory. (By the way, I
had to look up the definition of that term.) It implies to be too proud of oneself or
one's accomplishments; to be convinced of one's own superiority.) There is no
vainglory in Jesus, yet there is a lot of it right now in our world.
Last but not least, Jesus was continually trying to figure out what his Father's
will be and then accept and obey it. Is that what I do every day if I ask myself? I
attempt to pray that every morning, but then I just go about my day. That is
something I believe we all do. We can, however, do better. As a result, the
principle is that the end justifies the means.

In the realm of sports, the end does not justify the means.

In my personal life, the end does not justify the means.

In my parish life, the end does not justify the means.

In my professional life, the end does not justify the means.

In my sexual life, the end does not justify the means.

1
 In my spiritual life, the end does not justify the means.
In my moral life, the end does not justify the means.

In the realm of politics, the end does not justify the means.
We must choose the route of truth rather than the road of self-interest.

We must follow the road of humility rather than falsehood.

We must take the route of selflessness rather than the route of certain
success.

Our words are significant, yet they are insufficient. Saying one thing and
then doing something completely different is not a Christ-like manner of acting.
In our lives, we have the ability to make course adjustments. We have the ability
to change our minds and hearts. With the Lord Jesus' aid and his strength and
grace. The way we live. This is what we do. What we do with our life. All of these
factors have a significant impact. We require God's help. However, we have
been guaranteed of God's assistance. As we bear this in mind. Let us pray for the
grace and desire to adopt Christ's mindset in all aspects of our life.