What is the main purpose of joining the party?

What is the purpose of joining the party? This is an unavoidable question for every comrade who wants to join the party. In the final analysis, the purpose of joining the party is the motivation for joining the party. The so-called motivation for joining the party refers to the internal reason why a person requests to join the party. It should be admitted that in real life, people's motivations for joining the party are complex and varied, but they can generally be divided into correct motivations for joining the party and incorrect motivations for joining the party. The party organization must judge whether the motivation for joining the party is correct based on the various situations of the comrades who are required to join the party, and then determine whether they can develop into party members. Therefore, every comrade who requests to join the party must constantly correct his motivations for joining the party, withstand the test of the organization, and become a qualified party member.

1. Correcting the motivation for joining the party is the primary issue in striving to join the party

The Communist Party of China has always attached great importance to and emphasized that comrades who join the party must correct their motivation for joining the party and use this to control their own The fundamental reason for this behavior is that whether a party member can fight for the cause of communism for life often depends on his motivation for joining the party. This is because:

(1) The correct motivation for joining the party is the prerequisite for taking the correct behavior to strive for joining the party

As a concept, the motivation for joining the party governs every comrade who requests to join the party. What means and approaches should be adopted to achieve the purpose of joining the party is the spiritual driving force and a source of motivation. This means that different motivations for joining the party will produce different means and ways of joining the party. For example, if some comrades’ motivation for joining the party is to realize communism, they will work hard to learn revolutionary theory in action, consciously implement the party’s basic line, work actively in modernization and reform and opening up, and be good at uniting people to help People should actively participate in the activities carried out by the party organization, take the initiative to report true thoughts to the party organization, consciously accept the long-term test of the party organization, etc. Some people want to join the party for the glory of joining the party, while others ask to join the party to gain political capital. These incorrect motivations for joining the party will inevitably lead them to adopt the following methods: "pulling connections and going through the back door", or following the trend and flattery, in the face of honor and interests. Adopt an attitude of "fight, take, and play" and adopt an attitude of "hide, run, and stay away" in the face of difficulties and sacrifices. Of course, this behavior has a certain degree of concealment and is sometimes difficult to detect. Therefore, the "Working Rules for the Development of Party Members of the Communist Party of China" (Trial) issued by the Organization Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China requires party organizations to "educate the basic theories of Marxism-Leninism and Mao Zedong Thought, the basic knowledge of the Party and the Education on the Party's basic line, as well as education on the Party's fine traditions and style, enable them to understand the Party's nature, program, guiding ideology, purpose, tasks, organizational principles and disciplines, understand the obligations and rights of Party members, and help them correct their motivations for joining the Party. Establish a lifelong belief in fighting for the cause of communism. "This means that the party can only recruit those who have the correct motivation to join the party. Therefore, the first task for comrades who request to join the party is to correct their motivations for joining the party.

(2) The correct motivation for joining the party is the cornerstone that can withstand the test of the organization

In order to maintain its own purity, the party organization must strictly examine the motivations of the comrades who request to join the party. This kind of investigation is diverse and long-term. In terms of diversity, it includes an examination of principles of right and wrong, such as the stance and attitude in the face of right and wrong; an examination of work and labor attitudes; an examination of attitudes towards the masses and others; an examination of the correct handling of the interests of the three parties; an examination of personality and conduct; When your request to join the party is misinterpreted or misunderstood, you can examine whether you can strengthen your convictions, etc. Long-term means that according to the working rules, the party organization must inspect the activists who join the party every six months, but the test of whether they can develop into party members is long-term. There are many comrades who applied to join the party when they were young, but due to various reasons did not realize their long-cherished wish until they were in their 60s. Why does the party organization conduct such inspection? It is to strictly control quality.

The correct motivation for joining the party is the starting point and cornerstone of becoming a qualified party member. Because we have the correct motivation to join the party, we can have a positive and optimistic attitude in the face of difficulties and setbacks, and have the courage to overcome unfavorable factors on the way forward and move forward towards the established goals. This is the quality that a communist should have. This quality is closely related to the correct motivation for joining the party. The motivation for joining the party is correct, and its quality can be continuously improved based on this. On the contrary, if the motivation for joining the party is incorrect, it will inevitably show a pessimistic and disappointed attitude in the face of difficulties and setbacks, and even give up the desire to join the party. It should be admitted that correcting the motivation for joining the party itself is a process and cannot be determined at once. However, all comrades who request to join the party should complete this task before organizationally joining the party.

2. Establish the correct motivation for joining the party

To clarify the correct motivation for joining the party ideologically, there is also a process of continuous cultivation and tempering through certain content, methods and channels. According to the current development situation of the international communist movement, especially the actual needs of our party in leading the cause of building socialism with Chinese characteristics, establishing the correct motivation for joining the party must work from three basic aspects.

(1) Work hard to study Deng Xiaoping Theory and strengthen the ideals and beliefs of communism

To correct the motivation for joining the party, we must establish the ideals of communism and firmly serve the Communist Party of China A lifelong belief in the struggle for communism. An ideal is a person's goal and a reflection of his worldview; faith is a view that he can be convinced of, which is expressed in his enthusiasm, will and determination to fight for his ideals, and is also an expression of a person's political stance.

All comrades who request to join the party should have the ideals and beliefs to fight for communism. This is the basic content of the correct motivation for joining the party. This means that with the ideals and beliefs of fighting for communism, the motivation for joining the party is correct.

So, how to establish the ideals and beliefs of fighting for communism? The basic method and approach is to study hard, think hard, and have the courage to practice. Mainly study Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory. At present, the main thing is to study Deng Xiaoping Theory. Why can learning theories strengthen ideals and beliefs? Because through learning and thinking, we can internalize theoretical concepts into inner beliefs and be convinced that our goals are based on science and are achievable goals. The communist movement has been practiced for more than 100 years, and every step forward in this practical activity is completed under the guidance of theory.

The theories of Marx and Engels turned socialism from a utopian dream into a science, and guided the world communist movement; the theories of Lenin and Mao Zedong turned scientific socialism from a theoretical form into a practical form, It changed the pattern of capitalism dominating the world; Deng Xiaoping's theory initially answered the question of how to build socialism in economically and culturally backward countries, giving socialism a glorious future in difficult times. Every comrade who requests to join the party should clearly understand the importance of studying revolutionary theory and enhance the consciousness of learning.

How to study Deng Xiaoping Theory? Two "combinations" should be achieved.

First, we must study it in conjunction with China’s modern history, especially the revolutionary history of the struggle of the party and the people. Because history can tell us several basic questions: first, why China must take the road of socialist development instead of the road of capitalist development; second, why the Chinese people choose the Communist Party of China as the representative of their own interests; Third, why did the Chinese revolution move from victory to victory under the leadership of the Communist Party, etc.

Only by clarifying these basic questions can we understand that the Chinese people chose socialism when both paths failed, that is, after both feudal despotism and the development of capitalism failed. If we follow the path of socialist development, then the Communist Party of China will have the social foundation for its emergence. In this sense, the task of the Chinese Communists is to establish a socialist system, develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, and ultimately realize communism.

Therefore, the ideals and beliefs of the Communists are based on saving the country and the people, taking the prosperity of the country and the nation, eliminating all exploitative systems, and realizing communism as their own dedication. Spirit. With this spiritual support, the Communists established a socialist system in China.

The second is to learn from Deng Xiaoping's solution to the basic problems of contemporary Chinese socialism, especially his stance, viewpoints and methods in solving some major issues in the path of socialist construction and party building.

Regarding the path of socialist development, a basic question that has long troubled Communists is: how to build socialism in countries with backward economies and cultures. Previous explorations on this issue have achieved results, but they have failed to provide a scientific answer. How did Deng Xiaoping solve such a historical problem related to the future and destiny of socialism? The basic ideas can be found in his original work:

First, he believed that socialism is the same development of productivity and improvement of people's material and cultural life. This is to develop productivity, get rid of poverty and gradually improve people's lives.

Second, he believed that we should emancipate our minds and think realistically about what socialism is, so he proposed to build socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Third, he believes that socialism is closely related to the specific conditions of each era, country, and region. What he advocates here is to go his own way.

Fourth, he believes that socialism is a dynamic and active system. What he wants to explain is that the socialist system itself opposes its own rigidity and the use of a model to build it. Because socialism is a system of development and practice.

Fifth, he believes that socialism has its basic principles and principles. In this regard, he summarized many aspects and emphasized that these principles and principles must be followed in building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

Under the guidance of Deng Xiaoping Theory, China's reform has achieved great success and has embarked on a bright road. Practice has proved that Communists always formulate correct lines, principles and policies under the guidance of scientific theory to solve practical problems in China's modernization construction, thus firmly pursuing the ideals and beliefs of taking the socialist road.

On the issue of party building, the most important issue is the evaluation of Mao Zedong’s historical merits and demerits and the guiding position of Mao Zedong Thought. Many parties have failed to resolve issues regarding the party's leadership and guiding ideology, which is extremely destructive to party building. So, how did Deng Xiaoping solve this problem?

First of all, he proposed to bring order out of chaos and fully and accurately grasp Mao Zedong Thought. He believed that it was Comrade Mao Zedong who developed Leninism most completely and formed Mao Zedong Thought.

Here he first affirmed Mao Zedong’s historical status, and secondly affirmed the guiding position of Mao Zedong Thought in our party. So, how do we treat the mistakes made by Mao Zedong in his later years, especially the mistakes of the Cultural Revolution? If this problem is not solved, it will be difficult to unify the thinking of the whole party and the people of the country, and it will also have a negative impact on adhering to socialism.

In this regard, he proposed that Mao Zedong’s mistakes in his later years should be distinguished from Mao Zedong Thought. He believes that Mao Zedong Thought is the crystallization of the collective wisdom of the entire party, so Mao Zedong's mistakes in his later years should not be borne by him alone. In many aspects, we still need to do the things that Comrade Mao Zedong proposed but failed to do, correct the things that he opposed and made mistakes, and do the things that he failed to do well. This realistic, fair and correct evaluation has been accepted and recognized by the entire party and people across the country, and our party has ushered in a new situation of reform and opening up.

Today, we emphasize that the key to learning Deng Xiaoping Theory is to learn it in connection with practical problems, because the purpose of learning is to solve problems, such as how to combine socialism with the market economy; how to ensure the healthy and orderly development of the socialist market economy development; how to turn losses into profits for state-owned loss-making enterprises; how to run enterprises wholeheartedly by relying on the working class; how to deal with the relationship between governing the country according to law and strengthening the party's leadership; how to prevent the alienation of power; how to maximize the benefits of workers who create value; how to use The party's fine traditional style has been inherited and carried forward, etc. We can only promote the development of the party's cause by studying theories, thinking about problems, and researching ways to solve problems. It is in this process of continuous learning, constantly thinking about problems, and constantly solving problems that the Communists strengthen their ideals and beliefs. There is no other way.

(2) Adhere to the party’s purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly and solve the problem of who we are for

To correct the motivation for joining the party, we also need to work hard to solve an important issue, which is to establish A firm belief in serving the people wholeheartedly. The Party Constitution stipulates: Members of the Communist Party of China must serve the people wholeheartedly, at the expense of everything personal, and strive for life to realize communism. For comrades who request to join the party, they can only follow this requirement and use it as a mirror to correct their motivation for joining the party. They should often look at themselves, discover problems, constantly correct shortcomings, and become qualified party members. The key to establishing the idea of ​​serving the people wholeheartedly is "wholeheartedly". The distinctive feature that distinguishes the Communist Party of China from other parties is that it has no special interests of its own except the interests of the working class and the overwhelming majority of the people. Therefore, it is a party that serves the interests of the people wholeheartedly. Therefore, comrades who join the party must be clear about who we are fighting for. Theoretically, it is a truth that everyone knows, but in real life it is often a biased problem. So, the key to how to solve this problem is to firmly establish the awareness of serving the people wholeheartedly in mind, so that we can consciously implement it in action.

First, we must establish the idea of ​​​​people first and people first.

The ruling classes and rulers of the past dynasties all emphasized the idea of ​​"people-oriented" out of the need for dominance. Some thinkers and philosophers also proposed that "the people are the most important, the country is the second most important, and the king is the most important." light" perspective. But in the final analysis, these ideas serve the interests of a very small number of people. In our country's thousands-year-old feudal society, although the rulers have claimed to be "people-oriented" and "incorruptible in government", corruption, bribery and extortion have almost always been common. Youdao means, "The official office is open with eight characters. If you have reason, don't come in without money.", "Three years to clear the magistrate's office, and one hundred thousand snowflakes of silver", "Being an official for thousands of miles is to make a fortune", "When one person attains the Tao, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven", these common sayings that have been passed down to this day are exactly It is a true portrayal of official corruption in the past dynasties. Officials, big and small, are rich and wealthy, with fat intestines and fat brains, but the common people have neither enough food nor clothing to cover their bodies. It can be said that "the rich families are full of wine and meat, and the roads are frozen to death." The result is that "the government forces the people to rebel" and "changes of dynasties" time and time again. The Communist Party of China returned state power to the people, and the people became the true masters of the country, identifying themselves as a tool for the people to complete specific historical tasks. It can be seen that the reason why the Communist Party of China is advanced is because it serves the people wholeheartedly. The meaning of being a member of the Communist Party of China can only be to serve the people wholeheartedly. This is the true motive of the Communists for adhering to people’s supremacy and people-centeredness.

Therefore, all comrades who ask to join the party should consciously align and unify their motivations for joining the party with the party’s purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly. Only in this way can we constantly correct the motivations for joining the party and have a correct motivation for joining the party. Ideological basis.

The second is to establish the idea that the interests of the party and the people are above all else. This is the highest principle that party members must adhere to. The so-called principle of adhering to the principle that the interests of the party and the people are above all else means that when personal interests conflict with the interests of the party and the people, personal interests must be subordinated to the interests of the party and the people. Liu Shaoqi pointed out in the article "On the Cultivation of Communist Party Members": "A Communist Party member, at any time and on any issue, should first think of the overall interests of the party and put the interests of the party first. , put personal issues and personal interests in a subordinate position.

The interests of the party are above all else. This is the highest principle for the thoughts and actions of our party members. It is the standard that tests whether a party member is loyal to the party, the revolution and the communist cause. "This standard also applies to comrades who request to join the party. Only by often using this standard to measure and test yourself can you continuously correct your motivation for joining the party.

First of all, we must put the interests of the party and the people first. This It is determined by the nature of the party. The advanced nature of communist party members is reflected in the fact that they must always put the interests of the party and the people first, endure hardships first, and enjoy themselves later. Why is it glorious and glorious to be a party member? It is that he has contributed more to the party and the people than ordinary people, and he never bargains, let alone asks for it. This is the true meaning of a true Communist Party member, and the reason why Kong Fansen, a good cadre of the party, can be among the people. The unshakable monument erected in the hearts of the masses is not because of his earth-shattering undertakings, but because he always puts the needs of the party and the interests of the Tibetan people first in everything, which embodies the communist spirit. The spirit of selfless dedication and willingness to endure hardship. To learn from Kong Fansen is to inspire and prompt us to consciously align our personal interests with the interests of the party and the people. We should admit that there are indeed personal interests among the party members around us. They are not only afraid of suffering, but also afraid of suffering and sacrifice. They fabricate all kinds of lies to cover up themselves and use all means to gain personal benefits. If these people cannot correct themselves early, they will be eliminated. Establishing the correct motivation for joining the party is to learn. The exemplary behavior and noble spirit of outstanding party members, especially those party members around us, will have a greater influence on us and have a more infectious effect on us clarifying the purpose of joining the party.

Secondly, we must stand on the side of the party. It is not an easy task to look at and solve problems from the standpoint of the interests of the party and the people. It is not an easy task for Communist Party members to do it. And the method is to think and solve problems from the standpoint of the party and the people. With this standpoint, we can consciously regulate our speech and actions so that they are in line with the interests of the broad masses and be willing to sacrifice personal interests. Even life. This is because stance is the starting point and starting point for people to think and deal with problems. The results of solving problems are very different with different stances. Here, the basic point that every party member and party activist should make clear is that the whole party can only stand on the side of the people. From the perspective of interests, fighting for the interests of the people can fundamentally consolidate the party's ruling status. The support and recognition of the people are the basis for the legitimacy of the party's governance. Who should we support? Who should we oppose? There are two basic principles. It depends on whether the party can continuously meet their material needs. Second, it depends on whether the party can continuously meet their demands for democratic rights on the basis of meeting material needs. Only then can we think and solve problems from the standpoint of the people. Gain the sincere support of the people and withstand the test of governance.

As a party activist, we should also understand the meaning of serving the people wholeheartedly from this perspective, so as to establish the correct motivation for joining the party and clarify our struggle. Who are we fighting for?

(3) Establish a correct world view, outlook on life and values, and solve the problem of how to behave

The world view is people’s fundamental view of the world, including human beings. Views on the laws of social development. The world view of the Communists is dialectical materialism and historical materialism, which is the Communists’ fundamental view of the entire world, including nature and human society. The so-called outlook on life refers to the sum of people's views on the meaning and purpose of life, that is, the fundamental attitude towards why and how people live. It is determined by the worldview and is a concentrated expression of a certain worldview on life issues. The Communists' outlook on life is based on the interests of the working class and the broad masses of the people, taking the realization of communism as the ultimate goal of life, and serving the people wholeheartedly as the greatest meaning of life. The so-called values ​​refer to the basic attitude towards people, things and how to behave. People's values ​​​​are determined by their worldview and outlook on life. What kind of worldview and outlook on life they have will have what kind of values.

This means that Communists, under the guidance of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, establish their own ideals, beliefs and lifelong goals, and integrate their personal pursuits with the working class and the broad masses of the people. The interests of the people and even the entire cause of mankind are connected and consistent. This kind of world view and outlook on life is scientifically correct and is in line with the development laws of human society and seeks benefits for the vast majority of people rather than for one's own world view and outlook on life. This correct world outlook, outlook on life and values ​​are not abstract, but concrete, and are reflected through the actions of Communists. As the saying goes, we should not only "listen to his words" but also "watch his actions". Because people's words and deeds are often a reflection of people's thoughts. Many Communist Party members stand up in the face of danger, not because they want to die, but because they are not afraid of death; not being promiscuous in the face of wealth does not mean that they do not pursue a rich and happy life, but that they pursue it in a proper way... Of course, in real life There are also a lot of inconsistencies between words and deeds, saying one thing and doing another. As the saying goes, "Marxism-Leninism is on the podium, heroism is on the stage." Here we are told a basic truth: to become a qualified Communist Party member, you must establish a correct world outlook, outlook on life, and values. Only in the face of complex things and contradictions can you make correct value choices.

It is in this sense that if a correct world outlook, outlook on life, and values ​​are established, the motivation for joining the party will be correct, and words and deeds can be consistent. People whose words and deeds are inconsistent often have problems or problems with their worldview, outlook on life, and values. Practice has proved that to establish a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values, we must strive to achieve "four unifications":

First, we must unify righteousness and benefit. Only focusing on righteousness and not on profit is the value of Chinese traditional culture, which greatly hinders the development of social economy. Not talking about interests, but only talking about spirit, the result is that it curbs people's creativity and enthusiasm. And only focusing on profit and not on justice is another capitalist value. It only talks about the interests of the minority and denies and invades the interests of the majority, which is contrary to the values ​​​​of our Communists. Therefore, under the conditions of the socialist market economy, we can neither only focus on benefits but not benefits, nor can we focus only on benefits but not benefits. The only way is to unify the two. How to achieve the unity of the two? On the one hand, we must strengthen the ideals and beliefs of the Communists. The first thing we think of when facing interests, honors, and power is the people. When facing difficulties, setbacks, and sacrifices, we must first think of ourselves as a wish. People who fight for communism for life. However, the market economy has led to the diversification of people's value orientations, and the emergence of value choices that only focus on profit and not on morality. The fundamental reason is caused by changes in outlook on life and values. On the other hand, we must have a correct view of interests. Deng Xiaoping once said that revolution is based on material interests. If we only talk about the spirit of sacrifice and not material interests, it is idealism. This means that people’s needs for material benefits cannot be eliminated. But for advanced elements who are willing to fight for communism, they must have a correct view of interests, which requires a spirit of sacrifice.

Because self-discipline means dedication, suffering losses, and obeying the law, and the status of the ruling party, the power in the hands of individuals, and the identity of party members often mean and reflect certain interests. In the face of interests and benefits, self-discipline severely challenged. It is difficult for a person with a weak sense of self-discipline to withstand the challenge of interests. If he falls into trouble, his self-improvement becomes a narrow and selfish requirement of "I want what others have, and I want what others don't have." Therefore, the self-discipline of the Communist Party of China is the premise and foundation. What kind of self-discipline there is will be what kind of self-improvement. When we ask to join the party, the first thing we need to do is to cultivate a solid quality of self-discipline to resist various temptations, resist corruption and degeneration, maintain the true qualities of a communist, and carry forward and carry forward the Chinese nation's spirit of continuous self-improvement.

To sum up, if we don’t talk about loyalty, dedication, service and self-discipline. Not only does it violate the conditions and standards of party membership, but it also loses the most basic morality of being a human being. These four unifications can combine the excellent qualities of the Communists and the working class with the requirements of the socialist market economy and are an effective way to establish the correct motivation for joining the party.