To be brought up in the Truth is to cling to those whom we see as a light in the community. You do know. You can bear witness to those you see shining in your quest for the esteemed life. I do not think that life remains the same if we move away from them. I am not saying that Man is naturally condemned to remain a minor. No human being truly receives the light without reflecting it himself. This is what clinging means in reality. I would have loved to ask your leaders in the Truth about the light that you, yourselves, have reflected upon them. I am not encouraging you that you, yourselves, ask anyone this question. The finest thing in a human being is that he remains incapable of noticing anything in himself other than his flaws in order to expose them to the light. Be always with the esteemed brethren. Blessed is he whose heart remains steadfast in this saving love to the end!
Clinging to the Brethren
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