Doing good deeds is merit, including doing good deeds for the society and the world, and living a healthy lifestyle for oneself. . . . . .
Merits made for society, world peace, and human progress are great merits.
Merits can offset mistakes. Mistakes may occur in life. Simple mistakes that are unintentional and accidental can be offset by merits. Mistakes that cannot be offset will lead to hell.
Practicing the qualities of God is also merit.
Complying with social moral laws is also merit.
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