The "natural law," according to St. Thomas Aquinas, has to do with "doing good and avoiding evil," which also means "seeking for and acquiring those benefits toward which you are naturally disposed, and avoiding everything that is detrimental thereof." This rule contains specific tendencies to follow in order to live a decent life, such as self-preservation, procreation and offspring raising, living in society, and knowing the truth about God. Natural inclinations can serve as a guide for living properly, but individuals must first think about and comprehend what they imply.