PROPHETHOOD

Prophethood ~ 62 ~ country. Some make wealth or power their central purpose in life. Few of these things, however, are deserving of the serious consideration given to them by the majority of the people, and can cause a distinct perversion of what human urges ought to be. None of these things has the capacity to give a man moral support in times of need, and none will improve the prospects of his life having a successful outcome. The attainment of goals connected with the abovementioned personal interests is almost invariably, at the expense of another, and this leads to continuous strife in society. What people need is the kind of focus for their attention which will contribute to their own spiritual uplift without causing any harm to others. The prime focus offered to mankind by the Prophet is the worship of Almighty God. This means putting one’s trust in Him and fearing Him and loving Him above all else. This is a course of action which has been made easy for us to understand by the Prophet’s showing us how God, unlike finite matter, is infinite not only in His power but in His accessibility. He has made it plain that there can be no worthier focus of our attention; his