Be Like Jesus - 23

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or receive things from others and not only forget to repay the obligation, but

also try to harm those who have helped them. The sublime are those whose

natural trait is to go to the help of others. If they give a word they will try

to honour it whatever the difficulties and obstacles. They will not go back on

their pledges, regardless of what others may say or do. First and foremost

recognise the fact that bad company is the root cause for man’s downfall. Man

develops desire and indulges in malpractices, which will ultimately lead to his

moral ruin. So, avoid the company of those who are evil-minded. Pay any price to

avoid the company of the bad and pay any price to acquire the company of the

good. By cultivating the company of the good, you can raise yourself,

because your bad qualities get diluted by association the good, like sewage

water when it enters the sea. You can have sense control only when you join

good company. The company of the good takes you near to God. As is your

company, so you become. That is why it is said, “Tell me your company, I shall

tell you what you are.” So, man should always join good company. Man can attain

an exalted position only when he joins good company. Man is good by birth, but

ruins himself because of bad company. Accept anything good that comes in your

way. Ignore all that is bad and try to keep your mind free from bad thoughts.

By good company, attain detachment (from material desire) By detachment, attain

freedom from delusion. By freedom from delusion, attain a steady mind. By a

steady mind, attain freedom from bondage.

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