So Said The Promised Messiah (as) — Page 28
In fact I do not believe that mere stories of the past can add to one's God-realisation. It is possible only through practical experience and that is not possible without treading on the path that is ours. One has not to pass through hard- ships to tread on this path; it is the mind that ·,works here. In fact, God looks at the heart, and the heart that is full of the love of God does not stand in need of an idol to be before • him. The idol worship can never lead a man to the correct and definite conclusions. (Malfoozat Vol. 1, p. 308) LIKE TWO FRIENDS Two friends can continue their friendship only if at times each of them does what the other says and at times each of them agrees to what the other does (i. e. at times "A" agrees to what "B" says and at times "B". agrees to what "A" says). If one of them always insists on the other doing whatever he says, the friendship will not last long. Same should be the case with God and the man. At times, God listens to what the man says and blesses him with His grace and at times the man accepts patiently whatever God had destined for him. The fact is that this really and truly belongs to God that He may try the man-and the trials that come from God are all for the good of man. This is the Law promulgated by God, that the good results of a test make the man deserving of the Grace of God. (Malfoozat Vol. 1, p. 311) PLEASURE IN TRUST The condition of my heart is wonderful. Just as when it is very hot and the wind does not blow at all, then the people very confidently hope that now it would rain; when 28