Synthesis of Christian Rationalistic Principles

by CR (163)

The entire universe is governed by common and natural laws. Such laws, from which the well-known axiom "as you think, so you will be" is derived, are immutable, and among them, special mention is made to the law which regulates the action of thought. 

Once this truth is recognized, that is, the importance of thought as a powerful force of attraction for both good and evil, human beings, for their benefit and for those with whom they live, should guide their lives so as to put into practice their acquired knowledge. 

For this purpose, people need to adopt, as normative rules of conduct, as behavioural guidelines, the Christian Rationalist principles best suited for each occasion. This will ensure success in their undertakings and good spiritual assistance.

Some of the most important principles, can be summarized as follows:

01 - strengthen the will for the practice of good; 

02 - cultivating uplifted thoughts in favour of one's fellow man; 

03 - lend a helping hand to whoever needs it, when the means and the opportunity allow it, but do not contribute to sustain the idleness and vices of anyone;

04 - maintain the balance of emotions in the analysis of the facts, so as not to affect the necessary serenity;

05 - behave respectfully in language and attitudes;

06 - respect other points of view, especially when expressed with sincerity;

07 - eliminate heated discussions or aguments from everyday habits; 

08 - not wanting for others what you don't want for yourself;

09 - fight against backbiting, calumny, backstabbing, slander; 

10 - do not to connect yourself by thought to evil, disturbed and inconvenient people;

11 - exercise the power of the will against irritation;

12 - adopt, as a disciplinary norm, the healthy habit of only making decisions that are inspired by the firm purpose of doing justice, always acting with consideration, serenity and valour;

13 - drive away evil thoughts; 

14 - exercise moderation in speaking, dressing, working, sleeping, nourishment and recreation;

15 - do not neglect politeness and punctuality, as these are reflections of good upbringing; 

16 - impose mental and physical discipline on life's demands;

17 - forget those who have committed offenses, betrayals and ingratitude;

18 - refrain from social contact with people who lack moral character; 

19 - reduce to a minimum, time spent with inconvenient individuals in business dealings or other more materialistic interests, forgetting them afterwards;

20 - cultivate the habit of good humour, through which organic cells receive healthy influences; 

21 - promote longevity by all means, including spiritual ones, paying attention to the principle that the health of the body is dependent on a good state of the soul and therefore an healthy mind; 

22 - be fully committed to the safety and stability of the home; 

23 - Keep full mental and physical hygiene; 

24 - refine to the maximum the fraternal feeling of friendship towards good people, with the purpose of intensifying the harmonic or affinitive current in our Planet, for the common good.

As there are two currents that involve the Planet, one of good and one of evil, human beings will have to vibrate in harmony with one or the other, not being able to remain neutral. Therefore it is logical and sensible to acquire all the necessary moral qualifications, in order to become connected to the current of good.

References

[1] Christian Rationalism, 1st Edition, Rio de Janeiro 1984

[2] Compilation, paraphrasing, translation from original texts in Portuguese