Each of us, for better and for worse, behaves differently when we know someone is watching. This tendency is universal and planted deeply in the human soul. My point exactly. People do these things because they think no one will notice. This contrast in perspective cuts to the heart of our motives for living a good life.
Some people choose to spend their lives trying to avoid being caught misbehaving.
Others, aware that God is both loving and just, find a higher motivation for being good coupled with the awareness that each of us are ultimately accountable for the manner in which we live. It's popular these days to debate whether there are any moral values that apply to everyone. That might sound good in theory, but when you are going 20 mph over the speed limit and you see a police officer, then the theory becomes real life. All rights reserved.