when you are in dire need, would you sell your soul to the devil?
By cherigucchi
@cherigucchi (14876)
Philippines
March 9, 2013 4:18am CST
I have known some people who would do anything just to get what they wanted. They tend to turn to some evil doings just to get their desire even if it hurts other people or the ones they love. This is very sad because they are putting not only themselves in the verge of losing even their soul but also destroying the people who really care about them.
People seem to get blind by acquiring material possessions unminding the repercussions of the actions they make. Have you known someone like this?
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7 responses
@bryanwmc (1051)
• Malaysia
9 Mar 13
i doubt that such people even believe that they have souls, instant gratification without thought for consequences, i think they don't really care or even consider about consequences or who they hurt as long as they get what they want.
People like these are by nature very selfish. some do the deeds not intentionally wanting to hurt anyone but if it happens, so what. Their needs have priority and those who are affected will be collateral damage as long as it doesn't affect their selfish pursuit.
As for whether i will sell my soul to the devil , well the way i see it , if one believes that the devil exist , it will mean that GOD also is in the picture , cannot have one without the other . and we all know the consequence of losing your soul .
The fear alone of GOD's wrath will prevent me from selling my soul.
@bryanwmc (1051)
• Malaysia
14 Mar 13
it is the goodness of grace , joy and love anytime ! Sweet and bitter, I like sweet ! as it is said God forbid , there is already so much bitterness ,misery ,hatred and suffering in the world ...so as the exclamations proclaim , For GOD's sake ..! or For the Love of GOD !! Lets soak in his grace and , allow the devil to suffer by himself , don't need that at all. .. Grace begets Love begets Goodness begets Joy or Bliss, and God knows these are all sorely lacking in the world..
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
If you have the fear of the Lord, you have the strong control of doing something like this. I believe that if we believe in devil's existence, it also means that we also believe in the goodness of God.
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
9 Mar 13
Hi Cherigucchi, people are like that, they do not even need to be in dire need to sell their soul to the devil.
These are the ones who always step on those below them, and bend to bow at those above them.
When they get more power in their workplace, they will make life a living hell for those below.
It's part of life, and we just have to wait and see how they suffer later on.
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Hello scheng, i agree. I guess, reality bites. People have two faces, the evil and the good one. Just sad that some are making bad choices.
@jolindaya1960 (16)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
O come on, if you're in dire need, the best that you can do is find a second job that can give you an extra income. Forget that "sell your soul to the devil" concept. People who believe in this kind of myth are morons.
@marguicha (222974)
• Chile
9 Mar 13
I would have to think what would I call a "dire need". I don`t know if I would try to take justice in my hands if someone hurt someone I love. But no, I would not do it for money. Nevertheless, I am aware that many people, specially some with great power in the world, have sold their souls to the devil.
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Hello marguicha!
Actually from this point, I come to think that we should not make quick judgement because we never know what the person is going through but then no matter how good the intentions are, the end does not justify the means.
And it is also true, that there are a lot of people in power who really did that!
@rosekiss (30414)
• Eugene, Oregon
13 Mar 13
No, I wouldn't do anything that would hurt me or anyone else. i am in a financial bind, but I wouldn't do anything illegal to get the money like rob a bank or anything 3else that can be construed as doing bad things to get money. the money I do make is made online and made legally, even though it isn't all that much, but it does add up in the end. I am also on a fixed income, so, the money I make online, is just a bonus, but a very good bonus at that. If I would never make anymore money online tnan what I make now, I am satisfied. It isn't right to do things wrong to get what we want. Take care, and have a very good day.
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
I agree with you. It is better to be contented with what we have on hand than asking for more at the expense of doing bad things. We might be desperate wanting something so bad but this should not push us to go beyond the limits of greed.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
9 Mar 13
It depends on what we consider evil. There are some things I'd do which are considered bad (like sabotaging another person, especially those I don't like, if that could mean getting what I want), but I'd never go as far to physically hurt someone or murder someone.
@drake26 (10)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
Hey there ! i think it is true that there are people who actually sell themselves to the devil to get what they want but at the same time there are also times that some people tend to choose the lesser evil. I myself experienced that once when i had to choose between two bad decisions i mean whatever i choose will be bad but i have to choose the lesser evil one if you know what i mean...
as you say when people are in dire need thinking bout good or bad is not their priority anymore all that they can think bout is how to obtain whatever it is that they want in return they result in doing bad things.
thank you for sharing your thoughts my friend i enjoyed sharing my ideas with you
@cherigucchi (14876)
• Philippines
9 Mar 13
The pleasure is mine.Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I do always experience that choosing between lesser evil too. That moment usually comes during election time. When you have to practice your right as a good citizen of your country but you are left with that kind of choice.
@dandan07 (1906)
• China
9 Mar 13
I have never in that situation, so I can not sure what I will do if I am in that trouble.
From my own experience, it is quite common that I can not get what I want in my life. And after experience that, I find that even without these things I can still live well, so it is no need for me to call for them.
But if I am in a situation that I can not the lose the thing, which may have a great effect on my life, I may use all the methods I can to get it, but I will not do something to hurt my family and other people, it is the deadline.