Man’s Test

but only a matter of trial. Every situation here is a test; man must perform adequately in all conditions, as God requires. The proper attitude for man is not to take to the path of his desires but to try to understand the divine plan of creation, and then after being convinced of its ineluctability, build his life accordingly. Man may deviate from the divine plan by misusing the freedom given to him by God, but he cannot save himself from the consequences of this deviation. In such a state of affairs, it is in man’s interest that he remains highly cautious in determining the course of his life. Instead of being guided by his will and desires, he should make God’s will his guide. Instead of pursuing his desires, he should lead a life in conformance with God’s commands. Man may be a masterpiece of divine creation, but he must remain subservient to God’s plan. Making a full acknowledgement of these two aspects of the existence of humanity is the key to human progress. Man succeeded in building a modern industrial civilization by discovering and exploiting the laws of nature. Similarly, in the next world, man will achieve lasting success on a much vaster scale, but only after striving earnestly to comprehend the creation plan of God for humanity and then adhering unflinchingly to its edicts.