The Ocean of Light — Page 82
82 their religion revolves around money, and even for a little money they might change their religion. In a nutshell, in this book I have only condemned those who openly commit sin, and, like prostitutes, boldly indulge in all kinds of debauchery, and openly reveal their sinful and evil habits. They uncover what God has covered for them, and propagate their sins to the ends of the earth. To condemn a debauchee who himself showcases his sins cannot be considered by the wise as back-biting. Such people have destroyed their own homes with their own hands like a mad man. Hence, all that I have related in this book with regard to such mischievous people, refers only to them; I am completely absolved of reviling any of those people whose inner condition is veiled, for I leave their fate to God who has knowledge of all the worlds. I only condemn those who openly commit sin. Who can doubt that sin, along with corrupted beliefs, has become common in this age of ours; and there is none