The Intent Behind Good Deeds: Does It Matter?

From the onset, giving and doing good things has always been a noble act that's appreciated all around the world, as it's a medium via which the less privileged in one state or another get help. However, despite being a good thing, some people indulge in this act for different reasons and purposes; some do it because they're naturally empathetic; others do it because they want to show off; and others do it to cover their tracks in other unpleasant things they do, but does the intention matter when it comes to doing good?

To be fair and honest, we need a lot of good people in our world to make it a safe place for all, and it's when we do good things like helping others that such can be achieved, and it's always a good thing when we as humans help one another, because regardless of our intention, the needs of someone have been met, and such a person would be forever grateful for the help rendered to them, not minding the reasons why such is done towards them.

Like I said earlier, many people do help others for different reasons. When you're an empathetic person, you tend to put yourself in the shoes of others, feel their pain, and long to help in bringing them out of such misery, so in their case, helping and doing good comes naturally and not based on any fishy intentions but because of their empathy and love for humans to be alright.

However, in our world today we've seen people who do good things for different purposes and intentions, which makes it seem as though they really don't fancy helping but are just doing it for the benefits they'll get in return or with the intention to cover their tracks in other evil acts they indulge in. I probably shouldn't be using this person as an example, but I think he fills the profile of those who help for the benefit they'll get in return.

When you take a look at popular Mr. Beast of YouTube, you'll realize he indulges in loads of philanthropic acts, giving to the needy and putting a smile on the faces of many, but he recorded everything and put it on air for all to see, and by some doing, when he gives out 10 million, in return he'll generate at least 50 million back from views on the same video being uploaded on YouTube, so I believe such an act of goodness is prompted by an intention to gain popularity and fame.

But is that bad? In my opinion, I don't think it's a bad thing in as much as he's helping people for real as displayed in his videos; then it's fine. Although some people air such videos that are doctored or fake just so they're seen as good, it's all for their own ambition to gain wealth and popularity. In the case of Mr. Beast, I think his act is fine, and I don't think his intention for doing that matters, as long as he meets the needs of others and doesn't do anything bad on the side.

The last type of people who do good that I want to talk about are those who do good but as a coverup for their mischievous acts in other aspects of life. You'll see these people as philanthropic in public, but behind them they're doing far worse to humanity than we don't see, and that's really bad, and I don't think such people are welcome in society. Although their help and good deeds are well appreciated, what they do to get money to sponsor such isn't ideal and is a cause for alarm.

Paraventure I found out someone was helping because of the help they'll most likely get in return. I might feel bad at first, but in the end I'll understand that sometimes we just have to do the extraordinary for us to position ourselves for favors from others. In our world today, being yourself alone doesn't yield results, so I won't feel too bad that the help I'm getting was inspired by something else; after all, like it's commonly said, one good turn deserves another.

In a nutshell, I believe helping and doing good is a noble cause and should be applauded all over the world, but we've got to be skeptical about the act behind some good deeds when it's just aimed at covering up for their evil deeds in other aspects of life. It's my prayer that we all find and get help, and to as well help every needy person around us to the best of our capacity.

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