Logion 6

Using apparent contradiction, reversal, or riddle to destabilise ordinary understanding and induce insight.

The teaching 'do not do what you hate' subverts conventional moral expectations through paradox.

Salvation through direct experiential knowledge of the divine nature, not through faith, ritual, or moral works alone.

[auto] Jesus redirects the disciples from ritual works to truth and inner consistency, aligning with salvation through knowledge/integrity rather than external rites.

Esoteric teachings reserved for those ready to receive them; outer meaning conceals an inner liberating truth.

[auto] The text emphasizes that hidden things will become manifest, reflecting the theme of esoteric revelation central to the Gospel of Thomas.

Critique of outward religious observance that lacks inner transformation; form without substance.

[auto] The passage explicitly contrasts external religious observances (fasting, prayer, alms) with internal integrity (truth, not doing what one hates), critiquing form without substance.

Daily review of thought and action as spiritual practice.

[auto] The command 'do not do what you hate' requires introspection and alignment of action with internal moral feeling.