| *16.) As Genuine Faith is the full realization of Truth, tempered in the fire of one’s heart. [ Notes: Genuine Faith is the effect of Trust (Cause) – provided (or achieved) by having affirmed Truth (First Root Cause); so why Truth is the Highest Authority ! Truth can know and realize by one’s ‘Fiery heart’; so why ‘Fiery heart’ is the only judge ! ] *17.) So say to one having doubt about the Teaching, “Test it; be aflame in your heart; and broaden your spirit !” |
| 14.) Abasement, disparagement, denial, destructiveness & selfishness are false & poor guides [for oneself] !!! [ Notes: the above-mentioned qualities hinder one’s knowing and realization of the Truth. ] 15.) Negative skepticism [aka negative doubt] can corrode, dilute and weaken the creative principle. a.) One can agree with the method of [negative] skepticism, if only something results from it. b.) As a rule, it corrodes the creative principle. [ Notes: But Positive Skepticism (or Cautiousness) is beneficial to seek and affirm the Truth. ] |