GOD’S VOICE

God’s Voice ~ 24 ~ has failed to change conscience-based human values.) Unlike the animals who, in the absence of conscience, are destined to follow their instincts, man has the power to obey or to disregard the inner voice of his conscience. He is completely free to choose his course of action, to indulge in whatever activities he pleases. It is on this point that man is being tested—his correctness of choice. On this hinges the verdict of heaven for one, hell for another. One who pays heed to the voice of God — whether we call it conscience or the silent language of nature — has passed this test. The doors of heaven will be opened to him after death. The voice of nature is God’s directive to everyone. Neither can one have the pretext of being ignorant of the truth, nor can one put forward the plea that whatever one does is in continuance of the practices of one’s forefathers. Since consciousness of God is inborn and an inseparable part of human nature, no one — whatever the circumstances — has any excuse for straying from the right path.