We all like to have fun and joke around but when is that line crossed for you where fun turns to evil? It could be joking around with a friend that turns malicious and cruel. Or deciding to have one more drink when you know you were supposed to drive home. Here are some factors I use (below) to determine whether my fun path has turned to a dark path.
(1) Have my actions or words caused more harm then good?
(2) Are my actions putting another individual in unnecessary risk?
(3) Could my actions cause long term harm to another?
(4) Is there a different way to express my thoughts without causing the pain my initial remarks might bring?
(5) Could my actions or words stop progress from reaching the greater goals I hope to achieve?
(6) Will my actions or words degrade my family name, race, religion or culture that I belong to you for years to come?
(7) Would an apology truly allow me to be forgiven for the words or action that I’m about to commit?