It’s because those are related states, even though in Faith Below Reason and Faith Within Reason there’s no attainment of the Creator. Each is a certain relationship to spirituality, an attitude. But only Faith Above Reason is a formula that yields spiritual attainment.
If it’s happening all the time, over some time, then we need to look at combining tens. But if it’s here and there, we try to set an example of dedication, encourage the friends – however, it has to be in a way that is effective, reaches their hearts in a good way. Striving in these tactics, while judging them to a scale of merit, is spiritual work in itself. And always remember, “It is I who must love the friends, and not that they should love me” – meaning conduct themselves as seems fitting to me. They are my place of work, on which my spirituality depends. It’s good that they inspire me, but that’s not the sole function of the ten on which the entire enterprise depends.
Among the friends is the vessel that the Creator aims to fill. In the shattered parts of it by themselves, He has no contentment. Thus, one should try never to feel himself disconnected.
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