s have fallen into
the greatest humiliation. Think of Judas Iscariot; he began well, but
remember his end! On the other hand, Paul, the Apostle, was in his early
life an enemy of Christ, whilst later he became His most faithful servant.
How then can we flatter ourselves and despise others?
Let us therefore be humble, without prejudices, preferring others' good to
our own! Let us never say, 'I am a believer but he is an infidel', 'I am
near to God, whilst he is an outcast'. We can never know what will be the
final judgment! Therefore let us help all who are in need of any kind of
assistance.
Let us teach the ignorant, and take care of the young child until he grows
to maturity. When we find a person fallen into the depths of misery or sin
we must be kind to him, take him by the hand, help him to regain his
footing, his strength; we must guide him with love and tenderness, treat
him as a friend not as an enemy.
We have no right to look upon any of our fellow-mortals as evil.
Concerning the prejudice of race: it is an illusion, a superstition pure
and simple! For God created us all of one race. There were no differences
in the beginning, for we are all descendants of Adam. In the beginning,
also, there were no limits and boundaries between the different lands; no
part of the earth belonged more to one people than to another. In the
sight of God there is no difference between the various races. Why should
man invent such a prejudice? How can we uphold war caused by an illusion?
God has not created men that they should destroy one another. All races,
tribes, sects and classes share equally in the Bounty of their Heavenly
Father.
The only difference lies in the degree of faithfulness, of obedience to
the laws of God. There are some who are as lighted torches, there are
others who shine as stars in the sky of humanity. The lovers of mankind,
these are the superior men, of whatever nation, creed, or colour they may
be. For it is they to whom God will say these blessed words, 'Well done,
My good and faithful servants'. In that day He will not ask, 'Are you
English, French, or perhaps Persian? Do you come from the East, or from
the West?'
The only division that is real is this: There are heavenly men and earthly
men; self-sacrificing servants of humanity in the love of the Most High,
bringing harmony and unity, teaching peace and goodwill to men. On the
other hand there are those selfish men, haters of their brethre
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