The Nature of Human Beings and the Five Precepts
…o steal, act corruptly, and embezzle so as
to keep our nature.
3. By nature, humans will not commit adultery.
Animals, which by nature cannot control themselves to
be content with one mate, will fight to mate…
…e. The Five Precepts serve as a guideline to uphold these virtues: we shall not kill, steal, commit adultery, lie, or consume intoxicants. By following these principles, we maintain our humanity and live harm…