When we speak about spiritual development we often take the basics for granted.
Basic honesty, truthfulness, generosity, charity, moderation, mercy, and compassion are often overlooked.
This is because we think that it goes without saying.
Corruption, lies, selfishness, greed, excess, cruelty, violence, judgement, prurience, and vice are common, even promoted as desirable.
In the Gospels one comes before Jesus to prepare the way.
This is John the Baptist.
And when the people asked him what they must do he recommended basic honesty, truthfulness, and charity. (Luke 3:10-14)
This was to prepare the way for the full revelation of God in Jesus - which is Love.
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