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THE ESSENCE OF JUSTICE (140:1) Know verily that the essence of justice and the source thereof are both embodied in the ordinances prescribed by Him who is the Manifestation of the Self of God amongst men, if ye be of them that recognize this truth. He doth verily incarnate the highest, the infallible standard of justice unto all creation. Were His law to be such as to strike terror into the hearts of all that are in heaven and on earth, that law is naught but manifest justice. The fears and agitation which the revelation of this law provoke in men's hearts should indeed be likened to the cries of the suckling babe weaned from his mother's milk, if ye be of them that perceive. Were men to discover the motivating purpose of God's Revelation, they would assuredly cast away their fears, and, with hearts filled with gratitude, rejoice with exceeding gladness. (140:2) WORDS OF WISDOM (140:3) The source of all good is trust in God, submission unto His command, and contentment in His holy will and pleasure. (140:4) The essence of wisdom is the fear of God, the dread of His scourge and the apprehension of His justice and decree. (140:5) The essence of religion is to testify unto that which the Lord hath revealed, and follow that which He hath ordained in His mighty Book. (140:6) The source of all glory is acceptance of whatsoever the Lord hath bestowed, and contentment with that which God hath ordained. (140:7) The essence of love is for man to turn his heart to the Beloved One, and sever himself from all else but God, and desire naught save that which is the desire of his Lord.
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