Human beings are the most intellectually advanced of all living creatures in this world. Even so, among humanity itself, there remain many different levels of intellectual capacity. Among them are those who possess awareness but lack wisdom; those who are wise yet have a narrow scope of understanding; those who are highly intelligent but ill-intentioned; and those who have good intentions but limited intellect. In this way, various levels and types continue to exist within human society.
Be that as it may, human beings tend to regard themselves as fully endowed with wisdom and therefore assume that whatever they do is entirely right. Except for those for the Arahatta who have attained enlightenment through the teachings of the Buddha, all human beings simply proceed through life believing in and following their own views and convictions.
However, human beings should reflect upon themselves. Just because one believes oneself to be right, is it truly certain to be correct? And just because one thinks another is wrong, can it really be said that they are indeed wrong? Such questions should be carefully and thoughtfully considered. Although everyone may judge everything by intellect and reason, there are certain truths that can only be understood through lived experience.
In this world, apart from the Four Noble Truths taught by the Buddha, there is no truth that is eternally and unconditionally valid. What is regarded as right or wrong tends to change depending on beliefs, the passage of time, self-interest, and power. And the excessive use of power can never bring about genuine justice. Even if something appears to be right at present, it may cease to be right within a certain period of time.
Therefore, people must examine why such distortions between right and wrong occur, and learn to choose truths that correspond appropriately to the times. It is only because of evils rooted in ego, hatred, and attachment that right and wrong are being defined in such a way. When the heart misjudges what is right and wrong, that is what leads one astray from the correct path.
In general, human beings are forgiven for making mistakes out of ignorance of what is important. However, a person is truly deemed wicked only if they continue to err knowingly, or if, knowing they are wrong, they fail to correct themselves. Those who persist in wrongdoing, harming themselves, their own interests, others, and the welfare of society, become genuinely immoral and are considered evil-doers. As such, everyone has to choose the best way for their future.
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