The worst sins are committed in the mind. An example is hypocrisy. As soon as hypocritical thoughts come to your mind, that good deed is abolished! Arrogance and selfishness are even worse. Arrogance is in the mind. It means looking only at your own effort and not at how many blessings God has given you….
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Unlike animals, human beings can change…
Unlike animals, human beings can change all their interests. People can become interested in death, stop being attached to this world, and eliminate their jealousy and arrogance. God tells us, “Change your interests gradually. First plan and manage, then move forward.” Western culture says, “Follow your interests!” But following interests without changing or managing them…
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The element of intercession does not become…
The element of intercession does not become the cause of arrogance and disobedience. Rather, intercession imparts strength to the sinner in a state of despair. It creates in him the habit of repenting with fervour. Consequently, he would be able to reach a high position and achieve nearness to the Lord of the Worlds. SOURCE:…
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Not avoiding sins, committing sins blatantly…
Not avoiding sins, committing sins blatantly and then repenting in the hope of intercession is: 1. Foolishness 2. A sign of arrogance 3. A sign of negligence. SOURCE: GREATER SINS V1 | AYATOLLAH DASTAGHAIB SHIRAZI (R)
Knowledge, which darkens the heart…
Knowledge, which darkens the heart and increases it in its blindness is not knowledge. A learning, which ultimately makes its possessor an heir of the Devil, woe unto such learning! Kibr [Pride & Arrogance] is the property of Satan’s nature. SOURCE: FORTY HADITH | IMAM KHOMEINI (R)
