Law

Ma'at was the Ancient Egyptian goddess of the Divine Principles of Truth, Justice, and Righteousness. She was also personified as a goddess who controlled the stars, seasons, and the acts of both humans and deities, restoring order to the cosmos from chaos at the time of creation. Ma'at's significance was all-encompassing; it consisted of all aspects of existence, including the fundamental equilibrium of the universe, the relationship between constituent parts, the seasonal cycle, heavenly movements, religious observations and fair dealings, honesty and truthfulness in social interactions.
According to Egyptian mythology, in addition to her role in creation and perpetually keeping the cosmos from returning to chaos, Ma'at was also responsible for weighing souls in the underworld.

Her measure determined whether the departed's spirits (which were thought to reside in the heart) would successfully reach the paradise of the hereafter. The requirement was that their heart be lighter than her measuring instrument, a feather.
Thus, the ultimate goal of an Ancient Egyptian student was to become "One with The Most High" or divine. The cultivation of virtues and understanding of one's true self lead to the development of godlike attributes. Many people felt that virtue could only be attained via careful study, effort, and understanding of cultural rites of passage.