"Above all things learn to govern your tongue when you follow the gods": that is, learn the power of silence.
"Disbelieve nothing admirable concerning the gods or the divine teachings": that is, the Deity is perfect justice and perfect love; "the Divine wisdom is the science of life, the art of living."
"Do not cut your nails while sacrificing": that is, in praying, remember even those who are most distant.
"Sacrifice and worship unshod": that is, approach the Mysteries with a reverent heart.
"Entering a temple, neither say nor do anything which pertains to ordinary life": that is, preserve the Divine, pure and undefiled; the divine science cannot be judged by the ordinary standards of human opinion.
"Enter not into a temple negligently nor worship carelessly, not even though you stand only at the doors": that is, seek the Divine wholeheartedly without reference to personal advantage, no matter however humble your position.
"Approach not gold in order to gain children": that is, beware of all teachers who barter the things of the Spirit; "by their fruits ye shall know them."
"Inscribe not the image of the Deity on a ring": that is, do not think of the Supreme as either finite or personal.
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