The Influences of the External Environment
The father speaks that the human is a sensitive device affected by everything around him, and the best way to preserve oneself is that the person distance himself from the external causes that lead to falling and sin.
The danger of external influences
He explains that external influences have existed since the fall of the devil and that he brought with him many influences that strike people and cause their fall and turning away from God.
Biblical examples and a historical warning
He presents examples from the Holy Book such as Solomon’s fall because of marrying foreign women, and how that led to the division of the kingdom and the people’s deviation, pointing to God’s warning against mingling with the nations and dangerous mixing.
Effects of wrong companionship
He clarifies that bad companionship affects morals, habits, doctrine, teaching and the spirit, and comes in forms: temptations, intimidation, doubt, or opening the eyes to harmful matters.
Spiritual and psychological contagion
He explains that contagion is not only for physical disease but transfers psychologically and spiritually: doubts, fear, vulgar laughter and pessimism transfer through association, therefore one must choose friends, activities, books and gatherings carefully.
How to protect ourselves
He advises to avoid bad mixing, choose companions before the path, set clear ideals, avoid bodies that brainwash or teach deviant doctrines, and not to go to receive religious teaching without the ability to discern and respond.
Examples of triumphant models
He cites examples from Scripture (Daniel, Joseph, Moses and Nehemiah) as people who triumphed over the surrounding atmosphere because they were people of principles and strove to keep their spiritual purity.
Practical and spiritual conclusion
The summary is a practical and spiritual call to preserve holiness: surround oneself with righteous company and firm principles, and avoid what harms the soul so that a person may live a virtuous life for the eternal glory of God.
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