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| − | 71:6.1 Present-day [[profit]]-[[motivated]] [[economics]] is [[doomed]] unless profit motives can be augmented by [[service]] [[motives]]. Ruthless [[competition]] based on narrow-minded [[self]]-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to [[maintain]]. Exclusive and self-serving [[profit]] [[motivation]] is incompatible with [[Christian]] [[ideals]]—much more incompatible with the [ | + | 71:6.1 Present-day [[profit]]-[[motivated]] [[economics]] is [[doomed]] unless profit motives can be augmented by [[service]] [[motives]]. Ruthless [[competition]] based on narrow-minded [[self]]-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to [[maintain]]. Exclusive and self-serving [[profit]] [[motivation]] is incompatible with [[Christian]] [[ideals]]—much more incompatible with the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Urantia_Text_-_Contents#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus teachings of Jesus]. |
71:6.2 In [[economics]], [[profit]] [[motivation]] is to [[service]] motivation what [[fear]] is to [[love]] in [[religion]]. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful [[mortals]] hard at [[work]]. It is not [[necessary]], however, that this [[social]] [[energy]] arouser be forever selfish in its objectives. | 71:6.2 In [[economics]], [[profit]] [[motivation]] is to [[service]] motivation what [[fear]] is to [[love]] in [[religion]]. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful [[mortals]] hard at [[work]]. It is not [[necessary]], however, that this [[social]] [[energy]] arouser be forever selfish in its objectives. | ||
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71:6.3 The [[profit]] [[motive]] of [[economic]] [[activities]] is altogether base and wholly unworthy of an advanced [[order]] of [[society]]; nevertheless, it is an indispensable [[factor]] throughout the earlier [[phases]] of [[civilization]]. [[Profit]] [[motivation]] must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for [[economic]] striving and [[social]] [[serving]]—the [[transcendent]] urges of superlative [[wisdom]], intriguing [[brotherhood]], and excellency of [[spiritual]] [[attainment]]. | 71:6.3 The [[profit]] [[motive]] of [[economic]] [[activities]] is altogether base and wholly unworthy of an advanced [[order]] of [[society]]; nevertheless, it is an indispensable [[factor]] throughout the earlier [[phases]] of [[civilization]]. [[Profit]] [[motivation]] must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for [[economic]] striving and [[social]] [[serving]]—the [[transcendent]] urges of superlative [[wisdom]], intriguing [[brotherhood]], and excellency of [[spiritual]] [[attainment]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 12 December 2020
71:6.1 Present-day profit-motivated economics is doomed unless profit motives can be augmented by service motives. Ruthless competition based on narrow-minded self-interest is ultimately destructive of even those things which it seeks to maintain. Exclusive and self-serving profit motivation is incompatible with Christian ideals—much more incompatible with the teachings of Jesus.
71:6.2 In economics, profit motivation is to service motivation what fear is to love in religion. But the profit motive must not be suddenly destroyed or removed; it keeps many otherwise slothful mortals hard at work. It is not necessary, however, that this social energy arouser be forever selfish in its objectives.
71:6.3 The profit motive of economic activities is altogether base and wholly unworthy of an advanced order of society; nevertheless, it is an indispensable factor throughout the earlier phases of civilization. Profit motivation must not be taken away from men until they have firmly possessed themselves of superior types of nonprofit motives for economic striving and social serving—the transcendent urges of superlative wisdom, intriguing brotherhood, and excellency of spiritual attainment.
