TEMPTATION AND ANGER

regarding these great weaknesses: temptation and anger. If they are cautious and avoid succumbing to these two weaknesses, they will have eternal success, otherwise they will never gain entry into Paradise. The two great enemies of man in this world are temptation and anger. Temptation comes from within, while the anger is the result of external experiences. The principle for success in regard to both is control— that is, everyone must learn the art of self-management. They must resist temptation and suppress anger. Those who develop their minds sufficiently to save themselves from these two evils will achieve eternal success. o Forgiveness Forgiveness puts an end to the problem once and for all, while a tit-for-tat policy only aggravates and prolongs the problem. The supposition that forgiveness encourages further wrongdoing is flimsy and runs counter to the law of nature. Sincerity Sincerity is not a single value. Sincerity combines all the good human values, where there is sincerity, there are all kinds of moral beauties. In contrast, insincerity is bound to wash away all kinds of moral beauties from one's personality.