Good and bad are opposite concepts, antonyms. The generally accepted opinion is that the good corresponds to certain ethical standards, makes the world richer and kinder, ennobles people, but the bad does not. How can you tell one from the other?
Instructions
Step 1
Listen to your conscience, which will always tell you what is good and what is bad. The good evokes feelings of joy, happiness and satisfaction in a person, while the bad evokes bitterness, resentment, annoyance, and hatred. However, over time, the voice of conscience may fade or become completely silent. To prevent this from happening, simulate advice for action - analyze your actions, and if you are ashamed of some of them, strive to fix everything.
Step 2
Rely on the concepts of good and bad that your religion provides. The ministers of the church, mosque and other temples, of course, preach different worldviews and norms of behavior, but the most important commandments they have are the same: it is bad to kill, steal, commit adultery, indulge in laziness, etc.
Step 3
Distinguish good from bad with the help of a trusted person. You can choose it among friends and relatives. Or trust a psychologist, priest, teacher. The main thing is that this wise and kind person should be an indisputable authority for you. Listen to his advice, but do not forget about your mind.
Step 4
When making decisions about any action, always try it on yourself - would you like them to do this to you? Learn to enjoy the good things that happen to other people. Get rid of the expressions of envy and greed that distort your perception and make you see everything in black.
Step 5
Criticize yourself. When making a decision, keep in mind that not always everything is only black or white. There are many semitones in the world: good can turn bad, bad - good. How does this happen? Technological advances and innovation are naturally good things. However, thanks to them, people are increasingly avoiding live communication, preferring the Internet, mobile phones, etc. Strive to ensure that everything you do is good from all points of view. For example, when going for a morning run, do not plug your ears with the player - you will always have time to listen to it. Better combine physical education with the pleasure that you will get by listening to birdsong and rustle of foliage.
