Since the beginning of time, persons of every walk of life have pondered, “What it means to be a good human being. Every living creature seeks self-gratification as a matter of survival.  Animals live primarily for self-gratification, driven by instinct and the inner workings of the food chain. One of nature’s primary laws is “eat or be eaten.” https://www.beliefnet.com.

God created our sense of pleasure, so seeking its fulfillment is not wrong until the means to do so crosses a line. Knowing exactly where that line can be tricky. But human beings were created differently from the plants or animals.

Because humanity is made in the image of God and possesses the breath of God, we have a spirit that can reason, love, and choose to be unselfish. With our spirits, we can commune with God, who is also Spirit (Romans 8:16; Revelations 3:20). We have a moral compass, and we can know right and wrong (Genesis 1:27).

There is a danger in responding to every comment we encounter on social media. Unless we keep up with what we say, to whom we say it, and why we say it, not only will we convey a rocky fellowship with those who read it, but we too will be confused, and our moral compass questioned. Some have already reached the point of no return.

Nearly 80% of Americans believe that the overall moral state of the nation is fair or poor, according to a recent Gallup poll. In addition, some overwhelmingly hold the opinion that Americans are becoming more selfish and dishonest. 77% of Americans believe the country’s overall sense of morality is getting worse.

The most important part of having moral compass is using that moral compass. “He has shown you, o man/woman, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8