"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God."
Simplified meaning
We should set high standards for behavior and honesty that serve as a model for everyone. Wise and good-hearted people will naturally follow these standards. Think of it like setting up a shelter in a storm - good people will naturally seek it out for safety. Once we’ve set these high standards, what happens next is not in our control. This can be compared to planting a tree: you can plant it and water it, but you can't control whether it will thrive; nature takes it from there. By living with integrity and making good choices, we create a positive example for others. From there, we have to trust that things will turn out as they should, with the rest up to a higher power.
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Divine guidance Faith Honesty Inspiration Integrity Leadership Moral values Trust in god Virtue Wisdom
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