Precepts give guidance on using rationality to fulfil our potential for enlightenment. Those who abide by the precepts will be respected by others. We must guard our inherent nature.
戒，就是用自己的理性
来完成自己的悟性。
守戒后会被别人尊敬，
要守住自己的本性。
– Master Jun Hong Lu, Words of Wisdom Volume 7
