"No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother...

"No one of you is a believer until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself." (34) The pillars of society are those people who provide its spiritual and moral vision to the society . They are righteous people with courage who realize the truth within themselves and are willing to take responsibility for their community.

We are all conscious today that our world has become a virtual communicational unity, that its nations and regions are increasingly economically interdependent, and that war is insanely destructive. The survival of the human family requires urgently the articulation of ethical principles.

"Treat people in such a way and live amongst them in such a manner that if you die the will weep over you; alive they crave for your company."(35) V.- Guiding Principles from the Book of Ben Sira Duties toward the Poor and the Oppressed (36) My child, do not cheat the poor of their living, and do not keep needy eyes waiting. Do not grieve the hungry, or anger one in need. Do not add to the troubles of the desperate, or delay giving to the needy.

Do not reject a suppliant in distress, o turn your face away from the poor. Prudence and Common Sense (37) "Do not contend with the powerful, or you may fall into their hands. Do not quarrel with the rich, in case their resources outweigh yours; for gold has ruined many, and has perverted the minds of kings. Concerning rulers (38) A wise magistrate educates his people, and the rule of an intelligent person is well ordered.

As the people´s judge is, so are his officials; as the ruler of the city is, so are all its inhabitants. The government of the earth is in the hand of the Lord, and over it He will raise up the right leader for the time. Human success is in the hand of the Lord, and it is he who confers honor upon the lawgiver. Concerning humility (39) The poor are honored for their knowledge, while the rich are honored for their wealth. One who is honored in poverty, how much more in wealth!

An one dishonored in wealth, how much more in poverty! Responsible use of wealth (40) If one is mean to himself, to whom he will be generous? He will not enjoy his own riches. No one is worse than one who is grudging to himself; this is the punishment for his meanness. The miser is an evil person; he turns away and disregards people. Do good to friends before you die, and reach out and give to them as much as you can.