Like objects inside of the temple, public property and materials are things that are at the public’s disposal. Do you cherish them, take good care of them, and make good use of them? If you are able to fully appreciate and value each item, this is cherishing public property and materials. 

Have you ever taken an item home and used it for your personal use? My disciples, we covered this in the Buddha conduct - Keep all procedures clear. “What may seem like a small act of greed can later turn into a serious mistake.” Therefore, when it comes to public property, do not take it for your personal use or destroy it due to carelessness. 

Furthermore, do you cherish your Tao Transmitting Master, Tao speakers and temple staff? Have you ever been rude to them or verbally attacked them? Respecting them is an act of cherishing public property because they are messengers of God they belong to the public. If you do not respect and cherish them, than you are not cherishing public property. If you criticize them behind their backs or slander them, this is not cherishing public property. So, cherish not only objects, but also everyone within the temple. Treat everyone with kindness and respect and help one another spiritually. 

My disciples, think deeply on these principles. To cherish public property and respect everyone in the temple is similar to cherishing all things in Heaven and showing respect to all buddhas, saints and sages. Cherish those who are around you so that they can assist you in propagating the Tao. Please take good care of them and nourish them, as good physical health is necessary to do the Tao work and to accumulate merit and virtue. Without the physical body this cannot be possible. Never verbally abuse or punish others because they too are considered to be public property. Please think about what I have said in regard to the essence of this conduct deeply.