(2) i) Be Truthful In Our Repentance (Gentlemen)

It is never too late to repent for our past mistakes and sincerely mend our ways.

There is saying:

85. "We are not Saints, thus we make mistakes. But if we can mend our ways, then it is considered a wholesome action."

Zi Lu *36 was very happy when someone pointed out his mistakes. Kin Yu of Xia Dynasty, fell on his knees in gratitude when he heard of words of goodwill. Thus as cultivators, we must learn from the Saints and model upon them. We must be willing to admit and correct our mistakes after knowing them. Otherwise, we are deceiving ourselves and Heaven. We must know that justice and retribution will come to everyone in due course. Good or evil retribution will follow us just like our shadows.

There is a saying:

86. "Having committed a lot of sins, it is rare for a person to repent."

Thus if we can repent truthfully, Heaven will not punish those who have repented.