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People have the obligation to encourage good and forbid evil

Winter has not yet begun, but I feel the chill coming. Maybe it’s because the terrain in the northwest is high, and the temperature decreases with increasing altitude. No wonder Su Dongpo sighed: "It's cold at high places." This is a profound and wise saying. Presumably those in high and powerful positions can better understand its meaning. The higher the position, the heavier the burden on the shoulders. Those who think that with power they can show off their glory and enjoy all conveniences, life tragedies are inevitable.

Liang Qichao said: "Everyone has responsibilities between heaven and earth. Those who know their responsibilities are the beginning of a man; those who practice their responsibilities are the end of a man. If you give up your responsibilities, you will give up your reasons. Different statuses bring different benefits and responsibilities. It is sinful for a believer to hold a high position and be lazy in proclaiming the truth. No one has the right to entrust others with the right path, but he has the obligation to encourage good and forbid evil. The higher the position, the greater the responsibility.

Know that Allah only enjoins each person according to his ability. The higher your position and the more power you have, the more obligations and responsibilities you have. So, you can't compare with others. The sages we commemorate in daily life chose the former between responsibility and indifference. They were not blinded by selfish desires and had the courage to shoulder their responsibilities. No matter how difficult the road is, they can persevere and persevere to the end, so they are noble.

Life is a process of constant testing. The greater the grace you enjoy, the greater your responsibility. If you can face yourself and put your responsibilities into action bravely, you will have withstood the test of Allah. Allah says: "Let the capable spend according to his ability; let the poor spend what Allah has given him. Allah only enjoins people according to the ability He has given to them. After difficulties, Allah will give ease .

"(65:7)

Text/Ma Shitou, Photography/October Plum