A detailed walkthrough of the possibilities, potential judges and conclusions for living a fulfilling life is available here.
A detailed walkthrough of the possibilities, potential judges and conclusions for living a fulfilling life is available here.
Wisdom texts are a type of literature that offer advice on how to live a good life.
From ancient pharaohs handing down advice to their sons, to the modern self-help book, we don't have to figure everything out from scratch ourselves.
The parts of wisdom texts that have transcended time and cultures, appearing in multiple sources, are likely to be the most accurate and enduring advice on how to live a good life. They offer our best insights into what real kindness is and how to make the right choices, both for this life and for any afterlife that may exist. In the case of the First and Second Possibilities, these examples of right and wrong are our best guess at the principles you'll be judged against. In the case of the Third Possibility, these texts provide helpful advice on how to make the most of your time here. Some wisdom texts are more secular, some more theological. The major religions are major because their texts resonate with so many people, so read with a critical eye - even if you don't believe in the dogmatic side of each, millions of people throughout history have found comfort and support in the advice contained here.