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The Seven Universal Laws:

1. Don not worship Idols - The Principal of Unity

The Principal of Unity demands worship of G-d alone.

Prohibitions include:

• Not to make or serve idolatrous images
• Not to cause others to worship idols
• Not to engage in black magic or devil worship

Benefits include:

• Freedom from falsehood and deception
• Spiritual strength to overcome compulsions and addictions
• Saving from disappointment, being let down, having your hopes dashed to the ground.

2. Do not curse G-d - The Principal of Respect

Prohibitions include:

• Not to be disrespectful to G-d
• Not to speak against G-d

Benefits include:

• Achieving trust in G-d
• The power to remain positive - allowing good outcomes for unlikely and negative situations
• Admiration and respect (Whoever respects G-d is likewise respected by others)

3. Establish Courts of Justice - The Principle of Justice

Prohibitions include:

• Do not pervert justice
• Do not engage in favoritism
• Do not offer or accept a bribe
• Do not perjure, frame or falsely accuse another of a crime they did not commit

Benefits include:

• Makes conflicts no longer open-ended
• Offers an opportunity to resolve difficulties
• Abolishes oppression and tyranny
• Allows every member of society to obtain to the image of G-d and develop to their fullest.

4. Do not murder - The Principle of Life

Prohibitions include:

• Not to contract murder
• Not to perform an abortion
• Not to commit suicide
• Not to implement euthanasia
• Not to engage in slander or character assassination

Benefits include:

• A happier, more peaceful, and richer life
• An increased capacity for pleasure
• Being free of psychosomatic disease caused by hatred, grudge-bearing, and vengeance-taking.

5. Do not commit Adultery or Incest - The Principle of Love

Prohibitions include:

• Illicit relations with ones:

1. Mother
2. Father’s wife
3. Maternal sister
4. Someone else’s wife
5. Homosexuality
6. Bestiality

Benefits include:

• Creates happy families and satisfying relationships
• Prevents transmission of sexually communicable diseases
• Provides nurture and trust needed for marriage bonds to deepen and grow

6. Do not steal - Principle of Dominion

Prohibitions include:

• Not trying to obtain anything by dishonest means, including:
• Not to cheat, defraud or misrepresent
• Not to withhold salaries from workers
• Not to violate another’s property and rights

Benefits include:

• Obtaining the trust and respect of others, making them want to benefit you in every way
• Enables you to get your true portion, your rightful share - what was intended for you from the beginning

7. Do not eat flesh from a living animal - The Principle of Kindness

Prohibitions include:

• Cruelty to animals
• Tormenting the weak and helpless

Benefits include:

• Makes you into a better person
• Increases your sensitivity to suffering of others
• Makes you popular, well-liked and sought after for friendship and business dealings

How to Repent:

1. Tell G-d you are sorry
2. Verbally confess your sin
3. Resolve to keep the Seven Universal Laws from now on.

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