We have to abstain, or refrain from doing, certain things if we are to progress on the road to spirituality. We must refrain or abstain from injuring others ; we must refrain from telling lies.
Theft we must avoid theft because it is altering the material balance of another person if we steal from them.
Sensuality ? That is an impure form of sex, and while pure sex can elevate one, sensuality can ruin one spiritually as well as financially !
Greed is a thing of which we should not be guilty. Mankind is lent money or abilities in order that we may help others. If we are greedy and refuse to help in case of genuine need, then we may be sure that help will be refused us in time of need.
If one can honour the Five Abstinences; abstention from injuring others, abstention from lies, abstention from theft, abstention from sensuality, and abstention from greed, then one can be at peace with the world, although it does not follow that the world can be at peace with one.
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MAY THE SPIRIT GUIDE US ALL.
ADIÓS.
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