In a recent discussion around faith, a friend of mine made the comment that “I just want to be a good person. That’s all that matters.”

Two questions came immediately to mind: (1) what defines a “good” person, and (2) in whose eyes does this individual want to be one?

Upon further contemplation, I realized that my friend’s position on such questions comprised a single answer: a good person is someone who does things (works) considered good by other people. That is, this individual seemingly desires to be elevated to the status of “good” by his/her peers.

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