by CR (007)
In order to learn about what is the purpose of our lives in this physical world, it is essential to undo the false ideas and teachings about human existence which have created so much confusion in the minds of those seeking the truth.
To undo so many lies we should probably make a good effort to develop our sense of honesty and in regard to that, what are the precepts that can lead us to be honest individuals ?
According to Wikipedia "honesty is a facet of moral character that connotes positive and virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, straightforwardness, including straightforwardness of conduct, along with the absence of lying, cheating, theft, etc. Honesty also involves being trustworthy, loyal, fair, and sincere."
The above is correct and we can add that everything which can be called honest may be summarised in four principles:
The first consists of the insight which compels us to seek and discover truth. This is called Prudence.
The second is the one that lead us to comply with the laws of human society. It is the faith in contracts, giving to each his own. This is called Justice.
The third is the grandeur of spirit which keep us out of depression, makes us capable of the greatest undertakings and ensures our fortitude in the face of the worst accidents. This is called Valour.
The fourth consists of the orderliness and the just and precise measures of all our actions and words. This is called Moderation."
To Horatio, the honourable and honest man is the one who conquers himself, does not fear death, poverty or work, who represses his intemperate impulses and scorns honours.
Today, as in the past, those who study human problems and conflicts know that only spiritual education can turn every man into a peaceful, truly honourable and honest person.
To achieve this, however, it is necessary to sweep away from the common mind the world of falsehoods with which life has been portrayed..
Only those who are thoroughly truthful will be in a position to achieve the ideal of true honourability and find the way to the truth about the meaning of life in this planet as well as in the entire Universe.
Can those who lack knowledge, who are ignorant or who know nothing about Truth, or about what we are spiritually, or what we are doing on this planet, be truthful and honest? Evidently not.
References
[1] Christian Rationalism, 1st Edition, Rio de Janeiro 1984
[2] Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honesty
[3] Compilation, paraphrasing, translation from original texts in Portuguese
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