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Vol. 1, The Purpose of Life
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4. The Desire for Power
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Inner Power
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Vol. 1, The Purpose of Life
4. The Desire for Power
Inner Power
So one thinks, "If the outer power is not to be depended upon, then where is that power to be found upon which one can depend?" And that power is to be found in oneself. What power is it? In the terms of the Sufis that power is called Iman, conviction.
And how is that power built? That power is built by what the Sufis call Yaqin, which means belief. It is belief that culminates in conviction. The one who has no inclination to believe, will never arrive at a conviction.
But now there is a question. Is even a power developed in one's personality not a limited power? True, it is a limited power. But by following that teaching which Christ has given in the words, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all things shall be added unto you", that power is gained which is unlimited power. If not, there is no meaning in calling God "Almighty." The benefit of this word "Almighty" is in its realization. This teaches us in the first place that all might is one might.
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