Claims and Teachings - Ahmad The Promised Messiah and Mahdi — Page 83
83 adversities and lie at His door whether -He hearkens to your voice or not, so that. His will be done in all cases. If you trust in Him thus, the Living God who has long hidden His face from the world will manifest Himself in you. Is there any one among you who can act upon these ordinances, who can seek to do the will of God and submit to the decree qf heaven without uttering a word of complaint? When adversities encompass you all about, your faith in Him should be greater. Let all your power be exerted to establish His unity upon earth. Be kind and merciful to the creatures of God. Let not your tongue speak evil against them or your hands do injury to them. Do not oppress them but try your best to do good to them. Speak not the word of pride and vanity to any one though he be your subordinate or servant. Abuse not any one though he might abuse you. Walk upon earth in humility and meekness and sympathise with your fellow-beings, that you may be accep- ted of God. There are many who show meekness outwardly but inwardly they are ravening wolves. There are many who are smooth in appearance but they have the nature of a serpent. You cannot be accepted of your God until your tongue conforms with your heart. If you are in a high place, glory not in your great- ness and do not look down upon the lowly but have mercy upon them. " If you are learned, glory not in your learning, and do not despise the ignorant with vanity but give them a word of kind advice. If you are rich, glory not in your riches and behave not proudly toward the poor, bat serve and assist them. Shun the paths that lead to destruction. Fear God and be righteous. Worship not the creatures bat severing all your earthly connec- tions, be ye wholly devoted unto God. Let not your delight be in this world. Serve God only, and devote your life to His service. Hate' every impurity and evil for God's sake, for your