make a discussion response to this. Since my client recently passed away leaving his fortune to his dog, I find myself in a profound ethical bind. Even though the idea of redirecting this wealth to feed the homeless is appealing, altering the will would be contrary to legal and biblical principles, as well as to natural and moral law.

In legal terms, my duty is to fulfill my client's wishes as outlined in their will. Changing it would constitute fraud and a breach of my client's trust. Human relationships and societal structures are undermined when this occurs, as it violates the natural law principle of justice. Similarly, God's eternal law requires me to act honestly and honor my commitments.

It is further clarified in the 9th Commandment not to bear false witness. By misrepresenting my client's wishes, I would both be breaking the law and undermining moral and natural justice. As Proverbs 12:22 teaches, "The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy." Justice, as a biblical value, demands that I uphold the truth, even in difficult circumstances.

In spite of the imperfect duty of beneficence motivating the desire to use the estate for a noble cause, the perfect duty of truthfulness cannot be overridden. Perfect duties, grounded in both moral law and natural law, are absolute and non-negotiable. The client's instructions must be followed with honesty and fidelity. Violations of these standards would compromise my integrity and disrupt the broader order of justice.

Rather than addressing this issue legally, I may file a petition under the cy-prs doctrine, which allows charitable gifts to be redirected to similar purposes when the original intent cannot be fulfilled. This may not apply here, but it reflects an effort to align the estate with broader societal good without violating natural, moral, or divine law. As a result, altering the will for a good cause would violate legal, natural, and moral laws, as well as the 9th Commandment. As a Christian, I am committed to upholding justice and truth, trusting that God's purposes can still be fulfilled through faithful adherence to these principles.