Generally, yes. But rather than the psychological definition of shame, I prefer the Judeo-Christian one. The parable of the unforgiving debtor is a good reminder that if we're going to go around collecting payment from those who owe us (respect, courtesy, money, support for our political opinions) we're forgetting the payment we owe our creator for all our mistreatment of Him and our disregard for his legitimate demands. What other people owe us becomes chump change by comparison, I feel foolish for arguing over it.
Generally, yes. But rather than the psychological definition of shame, I prefer the Judeo-Christian one. The parable of the unforgiving debtor is a good reminder that if we're going to go around collecting payment from those who owe us (respect, courtesy, money, support for our political opinions) we're forgetting the payment we owe our creator for all our mistreatment of Him and our disregard for his legitimate demands. What other people owe us becomes chump change by comparison, I feel foolish for arguing over it.
Great point!