Claims and Teachings - Ahmad The Promised Messiah and Mahdi — Page 220
220 was only flying from one decree of God to another decree and they were satisfied. In fact it is the duty of man not to choose the path which is sure to lead him to destruction. Bear in mind that whatever the Government is doing for the suppression of the plague, it is doing for the welfare of its subjects. It has spent hundreds of thousands of rupees for the safety of the lives of those who live under it. None is more foolish than the person who looks with distrust upon the Government measures. My followers! be foremost in showing an example of true obedi- ence, for in it lies your welfare. Your number is now close upon four hundred thousand and your example will serve to save many a life. I enjoin upon you that if the plague makes it appearance in any town in which you live, you should be the first to leave the infected locality " But remember that I do not think this to be sufficient that you should leave infected localities. Nay, I inform you, servants of God, that the plague has not of itself appeared in this country, but it has come by the will and order of God whose order every particle of this universe obeys I have been informed that Almighty God is offended with those on earth because of the multiplicity of their sins. Repent therefore and seek the forgiveness of your Lord. Mind that as you leave the place which is infected with the plague, banish also all ideas from your heart which are infected with evil and sinfulness. Ye that follow me! I shall not live for ever among you; remember my words that nothing occurs on earth uuelss the same is decreed upon heaven, Fear therefore the God who is the God of earth and heavens, and let there be a transformation in your lives so that you may be saved from the punishment which is overtaking others. " Remember also that it will be wickedness and mischief if