Chapter 31 – Man’s Intentions

31.1) Acknowledge the Lord in all things.

31.2) Do not eat or drink things that G-d has forbidden.

31.3) Do not sit with scoffers, stand in the way of sinners, or walk with the wicked.

31.4) Do not sleep for your own gratification. Sleep to rest.

31.5) Do not have sex for your own gratification. Have sex to conceive children.

31.6) When you talk, your intentions should be to worship Him.

31.7) Engage in your business not to accumulate wealth but as a means to worship the Creator.

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