No matter how many laws and regulations we put into place, the selfish, greedy, and callous among us will always find a way to render them useless.

There are literally hundreds of reasons why someone would disguise their real personality or intentions besides feeling ashamed of themselves. And the fact that people who actually have the capacity for shame and guilt have a hard time imagining what those hundreds of other possibilities might be is a testament to their own good character.

We face many tests of character during our lifetime. And each test provides an opportunity to be better and stronger. During times of trial, our faith can be greatly instrumental in helping us become the person we want to be.

A good rule of thumb for dealing with the problem character in your life: trust your gut before you trust their words.

If someone’s behavior is wrong or harmful, the rationale they offer for it is totally irrelevant.