Basic rules of moral behavior

Morality is an acquired quality of a person, following certain rules, with which making a decision on a particular action in relation to others is consistent. She almost always relies on religious morality, local customs, philosophical beliefs, or family traditions. For many, it seems synonymous with morality or ethics. So, then, what will be moral for some, for others may be considered unacceptable. The structure of morality depends on the social guide.

Moral behavior implies that a person can have certain qualities. Consider them in more detail.

This is the willingness to push personal needs and needs into the background. In its extreme form, sacrifice is the willingness to give up life for the salvation of another person. But this is an extreme case. There are two main forms of sacrifice:

• Stimulated by external factors, such as moral morals, stories about someone else's self-sacrifice, heroism, as well as other methods of education. Such a form is characterized by a reasonable sense of duty, as well as feelings of guilt in the event of its non-performance.
• The natural form of sacrifice or self-sacrifice is characteristic of closely related relationships, where concessions for the sake of the bloodline member of the family are registered at a subconscious level. From here comes natural altruism. Frequent manifestation is the promotion and concessions of older family members in relation to their own children, grandchildren. So, in conditions of limited provisions, it is the Chad who receive food in the first place. This mechanism is especially strong between mother and child, where the rule of interests and needs of the second is at the level of instinct.

This is the conformity of any actions to the norms of the set of rules that a person chooses for himself, as something higher than his own desires. It is expressed both in personal terms and in relation to other people's actions. From an emotional point of view, the violation of justice causes a sense of guilt and a desire to make amends for oneself.

If justice is violated by someone, then emotions range from indignation to anger (depending on the severity of the act and the “offender ”’s response to censure). The stumbling block is often a different idea of ​​what is right and what is wrong, because people of different cultures live in the same country.

People living in harmony with any code of rules (regardless of the nature of their origin), before making a decision, verify their intention with a similar rule in the law, which they consider correct. Someone does this directly during the events, and someone represents a variety of situations that may be taking place. Every action is always checked with the norm. In case of inconsistency with the norm, the law prevails among moral people.

Putting yourself in the place of another person makes it easier to understand not only his motives, but also how he looks like your behavior towards him, as well as what he feels at this moment. Thus, it turns out a look at the situation from two sides at once. This allows you to more fully assess your action.Sympathy is one of the qualities valued at different times in many cultures, religions and philosophical schools. It is one of the necessary conditions for a healthy society.

It is a tool of compassion, through which a person, having penetrated into the problems of another (and having the opportunity to help him), tries to correct the situation. By coping with the problems of others, the moral individual manifests his own "I" in one of the highest forms.

This feeling of exaggerated respect, admiration and gratitude in relation to traditions, great deeds, as well as their authors from previous generations. Through him, a person dissolves in the culture of society and becomes involved in her world views. Awe serves the purpose of keeping and raising moral standards in society, instructing people to accomplish worthy deeds. It inspires fear of low deeds at risk of becoming an unworthy representative of their culture.

So that the behavior was moral, the general set of rules can be expressed as:

• Before you commit any act, think about what the consequences will be, how it will affect other people, whether it will cause them harm. Ponder your actions in advance.
• When interacting with another person, think not only about your own interests, but also about the interests of your partner, colleague, fellow traveler. Someone always takes the first step and gives first. A good example often finds a response, and in its absence it will become clear who is being dealt with.

• Pay attention to the problems of others, sympathize with them in difficult times, especially lonely people and those who have no one to wait for help.
• Provide all possible assistance to those who need it. Even a small part from other people can empower those who find themselves in a difficult situation.
• Try to act, guided by informed decisions, justified not by someone’s interests. Look at things abstractly (from a neutral side), and also watch how other people act. So that evil could triumph, the inaction of good people is enough.
• Respect those who were before you and their deeds if they were worthy. Try to inherit them. The one who reaches for the high level may not win the Olympiad, but will still be its participant.

The formation of a sense of responsibility should occur in early childhood. Immoral behavior is unacceptable for people. Conscience is a regulator of the behavior of many individuals. In the human understanding, spirituality and morality must be in every person. The basis of etiquette has criteria that define acceptable actions. The main standards and patterns of moral behavior should be in every person.

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