[Mr Ramsbotham]

Not to be provocative, but would "some people" consider their parents' instruction not to play in the street as a test?

Yes, they might. In fact, most probably do. I mean, that's the most comfortable and facile interpretation.

[MBombardier]

Not to be provocative, but would "some people" consider their parents' instruction not to play in the street as a test?

Yes, they might. In fact, most probably do. I mean, that's the most comfortable and facile interpretation.

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But are we lookiing for the most comfortable and facile interpretation? Or should we be looking behind the instructions and beyond our desires and self-focus (and may I say, rebellion) for the deeper meaning governing and instigating commandments, laws, and rules of our authorities?