- (Book of Knowledge 2:25) The trials of the flesh to man are as
nutriment to his spirit's growth. And yet, think not that thou
shouldst rejoice in thy neighbor's trials, saying, it is good for his
spirit's growth. But as Jehovih gave all He had, and thus made all
things, be thou like unto Jehovih, and give to the man in trial, lest
thou robbest thyself.
- (First Book of God 18:4) Light is the freedom of all; to know this is the
beginning of wisdom. Nevertheless, without suffering, some that are bound would not know they are bound, or,
if knowing, would not desire freedom.
- (Book of the Arc of Bon 8:8) Capilya said: Could thine eyes
see as mine have seen, or thine ears hear as mine have heard, then it
were easy to answer thee. Nevertheless, I declare unto thee a great
truth, which is also revealed in the doctrines of the ancients, that
this is not the real life, but the embryotic state. And many that have
great pleasures and enjoyments in this life, waken up as babes in
heaven; whilst many who are virtuous and wise, but suffer great
misery, in this life, wake up in heaven in strength and glory. More
are trials and exertions to be desired than ease and enjoyment; for
the former causeth the soul to look upward; but the latter causeth the
soul to look downward. Nevertheless, severe trials are a great
injustice to any man.
- (Book of Saphah M'hak. 4) EAST: Naked bring I man into the world,
saith Jehovih. But I provide others for him in his infancy, that he
may be fed and clothed. But when he is strong and wise, I command him
to provide for himself, that he may be an honor and glory in My
handiwork.
5. Let no man shirk from the trials I put upon him, for in so doing he
robbeth his own soul. (The Gowai and Initiates now march thrice around
the Tablet, repeating the philosophy and the examination that arise
out of the Degree of Dawn, and the Light of High Noon. When they have
arrived at the West, the Washutaga sound the gong, and they halt
thereat. The West saith):
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