10-15-2007, 08:10 PM
When in doubt or frustrated as to the message or belief to convey, we may feel the inclination to give up a part of what has been revealed to us and our hearts.
Every man of God, when he not only encounters opposition, but is actually accused of falsehood and those very evils which he is protesting against, may feel inclined, in his human weakness, to ask himself the question, "Supposing I omit this little point, will God's truth then be accepted more readily?" Or he may think to himself, "If I only had more money to organize my campaign, or something which will draw people's attention, like the company of an angel, how much better could I push my message?"
He is told that truth must be delivered as it is revealed, even though portions of it may be unpalatable, and that resources and other means to draw people to him are beside the point. He must use just such resources and opportunities as he has, and leave the rest to God.
We are told not to be in doubt of our mission or our message for it is the Truth from our Lord; yet many among men will not and do not believe.
There is always in human affairs the conflict between the old and the new, the worn-out system of our ancestors, and the fresh living spring of God's inspiration fitting in with new times and new surroundings. The advocates of the former look upon this latter not only with intellectual doubt, but with moral suspicion, as did the people of all the old religions when new ideas and religions surfaced bringing with them a fresh outlook and vigorous realistic ways of looking at things.
Therefore stand firm in the straight path as you are led by your God, You and those who with you turn to God; and transgress not from the path which He has given you: for He Sees well all that you do.
The One God, Supreme and Irresistible -- If it is not Him, then you worship nothing but names which you have named, or your ancestors have named, for which God has sent down no authority: The command is for none but God. He has commanded that we worship none but Him; that is the right religion, but most men do not understand.
If you name other gods, they are nothing but your inventions, names which you and your fathers put forward without any reality behind them. Who gave you authority to do any such thing? The only reality is God. Authority can come from Him alone. It is only for Him to command. And He has distinctly commanded you to worship none other than Him.
That is the only religion that is right, that has stood and will stand and endure for ever. He has revealed it at all times by His Messengers and by His signs. If men fail to understand, it is their own fault.
It is a necessity of a Prophet's soul that he should speak out and teach all that he knows, to the worthy and unworthy alike. It is not for him as a prophet to guarantee any results. Men who literally observe some small injunctions of the Holy Prophet and neglect the greater principle which he taught cannot blame Him for their trouble and difficulties. It they examined the matter, they would find that they brought the troubles on themselves.
The men of God are full of knowledge, not as men, but as taught by the Grace of God. For men, as such are mostly fools, devoid of knowledge and understanding.
We are repeatedly told to go and inquire as to the truth and to never give up hope of God's soothing mercy's. Truly no one despairs of God's soothing mercy, except those who have not faith. Those who listen to the word, and follow the best meaning in it;
Those are the ones whom God has guided and those are the ones endued with understanding. Those who bring the Truth and those who confirm and support it -- such are the men who do right.
This is true of the Prophet and all men of God and all righteous persons. Any one who preaches the Truth and brings home God's signs to men is performing the duty of a right and noble life. In this he confirms the teachings of all previous men of God. Any one who supports and confirms such a teacher is also doing his duty and is on the right way.
Verily We have revealed the Book to you. In Truth, for the instructing of mankind.
He that receives guidance benefits his own soul: but he that strays injures his own soul. You are not set over them to dispose of their affairs, they must listen and follow of their own free will.
Revelation is sent by God through his messengers, but it is for all. It is given in order that men and women may be taught Righteousness. It is given so that we may know the Truth; there is no pretense about it. It is for their own good. If they reject it and follow evil, the loss is their own.
God's apostles do all they can to teach mankind. But they cannot force man's wills. If they reject their teaching, the account of the rejecters is with God.
It has been the same story through the ages. People laugh at Truth, persecute Truth, and try to destroy Truth. But God's plan is never to be frustrated. It will be carried out and only the enemies of Truth will accomplish their own undoing. So it happened in Arabia: so will it happen always and everywhere.
If others try to make you change your views, say; "Is it someone other than God that you order me to worship, O You ignorant ones?"
"It has already been revealed to you, as it was to those before you, If you are to join any others with God, truly fruitless will be your work in life and you will surely be in the ranks of those who lose all spiritual good."
Worship God and be of those who give thanks.
God does not withdraw His grace from any unless they actively and deliberately talk a delight in things that are vain and false, and they insolently reject the things that are true. In other words, unless men are deliberately false to their own lights, as illuminated by the Light of God.
Seek Truth in Worship more than mere ancestral ways, and shut not our revelation's Light.
May God Be with You.
With love,
Rev Dorris
Every man of God, when he not only encounters opposition, but is actually accused of falsehood and those very evils which he is protesting against, may feel inclined, in his human weakness, to ask himself the question, "Supposing I omit this little point, will God's truth then be accepted more readily?" Or he may think to himself, "If I only had more money to organize my campaign, or something which will draw people's attention, like the company of an angel, how much better could I push my message?"
He is told that truth must be delivered as it is revealed, even though portions of it may be unpalatable, and that resources and other means to draw people to him are beside the point. He must use just such resources and opportunities as he has, and leave the rest to God.
We are told not to be in doubt of our mission or our message for it is the Truth from our Lord; yet many among men will not and do not believe.
There is always in human affairs the conflict between the old and the new, the worn-out system of our ancestors, and the fresh living spring of God's inspiration fitting in with new times and new surroundings. The advocates of the former look upon this latter not only with intellectual doubt, but with moral suspicion, as did the people of all the old religions when new ideas and religions surfaced bringing with them a fresh outlook and vigorous realistic ways of looking at things.
Therefore stand firm in the straight path as you are led by your God, You and those who with you turn to God; and transgress not from the path which He has given you: for He Sees well all that you do.
The One God, Supreme and Irresistible -- If it is not Him, then you worship nothing but names which you have named, or your ancestors have named, for which God has sent down no authority: The command is for none but God. He has commanded that we worship none but Him; that is the right religion, but most men do not understand.
If you name other gods, they are nothing but your inventions, names which you and your fathers put forward without any reality behind them. Who gave you authority to do any such thing? The only reality is God. Authority can come from Him alone. It is only for Him to command. And He has distinctly commanded you to worship none other than Him.
That is the only religion that is right, that has stood and will stand and endure for ever. He has revealed it at all times by His Messengers and by His signs. If men fail to understand, it is their own fault.
It is a necessity of a Prophet's soul that he should speak out and teach all that he knows, to the worthy and unworthy alike. It is not for him as a prophet to guarantee any results. Men who literally observe some small injunctions of the Holy Prophet and neglect the greater principle which he taught cannot blame Him for their trouble and difficulties. It they examined the matter, they would find that they brought the troubles on themselves.
The men of God are full of knowledge, not as men, but as taught by the Grace of God. For men, as such are mostly fools, devoid of knowledge and understanding.
We are repeatedly told to go and inquire as to the truth and to never give up hope of God's soothing mercy's. Truly no one despairs of God's soothing mercy, except those who have not faith. Those who listen to the word, and follow the best meaning in it;
Those are the ones whom God has guided and those are the ones endued with understanding. Those who bring the Truth and those who confirm and support it -- such are the men who do right.
This is true of the Prophet and all men of God and all righteous persons. Any one who preaches the Truth and brings home God's signs to men is performing the duty of a right and noble life. In this he confirms the teachings of all previous men of God. Any one who supports and confirms such a teacher is also doing his duty and is on the right way.
Verily We have revealed the Book to you. In Truth, for the instructing of mankind.
He that receives guidance benefits his own soul: but he that strays injures his own soul. You are not set over them to dispose of their affairs, they must listen and follow of their own free will.
Revelation is sent by God through his messengers, but it is for all. It is given in order that men and women may be taught Righteousness. It is given so that we may know the Truth; there is no pretense about it. It is for their own good. If they reject it and follow evil, the loss is their own.
God's apostles do all they can to teach mankind. But they cannot force man's wills. If they reject their teaching, the account of the rejecters is with God.
It has been the same story through the ages. People laugh at Truth, persecute Truth, and try to destroy Truth. But God's plan is never to be frustrated. It will be carried out and only the enemies of Truth will accomplish their own undoing. So it happened in Arabia: so will it happen always and everywhere.
If others try to make you change your views, say; "Is it someone other than God that you order me to worship, O You ignorant ones?"
"It has already been revealed to you, as it was to those before you, If you are to join any others with God, truly fruitless will be your work in life and you will surely be in the ranks of those who lose all spiritual good."
Worship God and be of those who give thanks.
God does not withdraw His grace from any unless they actively and deliberately talk a delight in things that are vain and false, and they insolently reject the things that are true. In other words, unless men are deliberately false to their own lights, as illuminated by the Light of God.
Seek Truth in Worship more than mere ancestral ways, and shut not our revelation's Light.
May God Be with You.
With love,
Rev Dorris