Well, it mostly is, but then again some systems work for humans because we are social creatures, most cultures have a taboo against murder… I think the danger comes if you say this is channelled from Source for everyone but if this is your personal code, go to it. 
Just be wary, maybe, when suggesting a code is applicable to all magicians - especially since many of us have thrived from adversity of different kinds, where a life of prosperity and self-love, for example, may have just left us NPCs…