Noah's Ark: An Invitation to Faith — Page 133
Conclusion All the counsel I have written is intended to increase my community in the fear of God Almighty; and so that they become worthy of being saved from His wrath, which is currently ablaze on earth; and so that they may be saved from the plague, which is prevalent in these days. It is true piety which pleases God (Alas! How rare is true piety). God safeguards a truly righteous person from affliction in no ordinary way but in the manner of a sign. Many deceitful and ignorant persons claim to be pious, but truly pious are those whose virtue is established by a sign from God. Anyone can claim to love God, but only those love Him, whose devotion is testified to by heaven. Everyone claims that their religion is true, but only the religion of such a one is true who is bestowed heavenly light in this very life. Everyone claims that they will attain salvation, but only such a person is true in their word who sees the heavenly light of salvation in this very world. Strive therefore, to become the beloved of God so that you may be saved from every affliction. A truly righteous person will be protected from the plague for they have found sanctuary with God. So become truly righteous. You know well what God has said regarding the plague. It is the fire of divine wrath. Save yourself from this fire. A person who sincerely follows me and is not unfaithful, indolent, unmindful, and torn between virtue