The Ocean of Light — Page 98
98 with thought and consideration and have the firm resolve to do this with true insight; and in traversing serpentine paths he should have the light of ingrained wisdom; and when treading dangerous paths he should have his plans set out to the last detail. But how can they attain such a status when they do not fear God, the Knower of the Unseen, nor do they speak with a smiling face, rather their brows are ever furrowed and their tongues sharp. This is why they remain oblivious to the hidden conditions of common people. They do not have the ability to judge the character of people, like one measures weights on a scale. Hence, they show wrath towards one who deserves mercy, and show mercy to the satanic. They breathe fire on those who deserve compassion and bestow gold upon the unworthy. Their hearts battle against God and their sins please the devils. Those who are employed to teach them manners and etiquette in childhood exhort them to drink and listen to music and to hold drinking