Please read the following and see if you know who wrote these words. Then, take some time to think about these things. Which ones speak to you most strongly?
Eleven Vows:
Non-violence in thought, speech and action
Truth in thought, speech and action
Non-stealing
Pursuing the ultimate, devoid of passion (chastity)
Non-possession
To respect and practice manual labor
Control of the palate (Eat to live and not for taste; and live for service to humanity)
To become fearless in all respects
To give equal respect to all religions
Love of neighbor
To treat everybody as an equal human being
Seven Sins:
Wealth without work
Pleasure without conscience
Knowledge without character
Commerce without morality
Science without humanity
Worship without sacrifice
Politics without principle
Was it:
A - John Wesley
B - Nelson Mandela
C - Thomas Jefferson
D - Mahatma Gandhi
E - Alan Rudnick
F – The Apostle John
Watch next week’s Beaconette for the correct answer
