Feed widows and orphans.
Bless poor people.
Be gentle. Strive for righteousness.
Be merciful. Try to keep your motives pure.
Make peace.
Don’t get riled when people insult you and persecute.
Don’t even get bent out of shape when they lie about you.
Don’t be afraid to let your light shine.
Don’t kill people; don’t threaten them either. Try not to get angry at them; don’t call them good-for-nothing; don’t even call anybody a fool. To call somebody a fool is foolish.
Before getting all religious about who is right and who is wrong, go and seek reconciliation with those who oppose you.
Try to work out your grievances with people without dragging disputes into the Court.
And for God’s sakes, don’t screw around with other people. Remain faithful with your spouse. I mean, what’s best is to not even look at others with desire. Stay faithful to your mate in all intents and purposes. Just sayin'
Don’t go around cursing and swearing. Just try to do what you’ve said what you would do.
If some whacko or self-appointed wiseguy starts pushing you around, don’t get sucked into a fight or even an argument.
And if someone is bugging you for a little donation, give them something. If it’s cold and they need a coat, give them a coat; it won’t break your bank account.
If someone is bugging you for a little attention, or to walk with them for a little way, just do it. You’re not so important that you can’t take time to offer some counsel or solace to a person who needs a little help or attention. After a while, you can wind it down, knowing you’ve shown some mercy to someone who needed a little help.
Heck, you oughta even try to show some love and care for your enemies. Maybe you’ll win them over.
Don’t make a big deal of giving help to poor people. Just do it. Let it be between you, them, and God.
Pray that God’s will be done on earth, even as it is in heaven. There is a God, you know. Why else would I call this piece "True Religion."
And btw, as far as this religion thing goes, just accept it that God does exist; if you can't bring yourself to believe that, at least allow a little space in your head and in your heart to respect those who do promote "God", including yours truly.
Forgive people when they do you wrong, and don’t forget that you also need a little mercy and forgiveness every now and then.
Hey, all earthly stuff is vanity. Don’t rack up bunches of impressive treasures, but cultivate spiritual favor with God and with other people.
Don’t be giving people the evil eye. Use your eyes to communicate honesty and, compassion and care.
And don't go destroying Capitols. Have a little respect for the institutions that we the people have erected for the sake of keeping the peace and administering justice.
Don’t get all hot and bothered about eating precious food and drink, or showing off your fancy threads.
Try not to worry so much. Don’t fret about the future; the future will take care of itself.
Strive to be right and to do the right thing wherever you go.
Try not to judge other people for what they are doing, unless they're hurting others.
Even so, it is good to defend the weak, the orphans, and anyone who appears to have no defense or provision of their own, if they are being harassed or taken advantage of.
Don’t go around pointing out other people’s faults. You’ve surely got enough of your own that need to be dealt with.
Give to people in need. Have a little faith that what you truly need shall be given providentially to you, so you have abundance to supply others.
Even so, don’t give precious things to inconsiderate people who have no comprehension about what is truly precious. Some people out there would just as soon toss your precious contribution in the gutter without even acknowledging your good will.
And of course, while seeking (God) for help, strive to treat people the same way you want them to treat you.
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