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What does it mean?
The speaker believes actions have consequences but justifies bad deeds as necessary for salvation.
In plain terms
He thinks bad actions cause suffering but feels his are right.
What can you take from it?
Justifying harm contradicts the belief in consequences.

Where it applies

  • moral dilemmas
  • self-justification

Putting it to work

  • evaluate your actions
  • acknowledge consequences

Questions to consider

  • How do you decide what is right?
  • Can good outcomes justify bad actions?

Another view

Believing your bad acts are right ignores harm to others.

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