Man Know Thyself
Man Know Thyself
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one day to declare that the earth’s gravitational pull
had ceased to exist, and that the planet was being
pulled towards the sun at a speed of 6,000 m.p.h.,
then panic would strike the whole world, for such
news would imply that within a few weeks all life
would be obliterated from the face of the earth.
This globe, however, is perpetually facing a peril
much greater than this, yet no one feels the need to
become anxious about it. What is this peril? It is the
peril of the Last Day which has been destined for
the world since the creation of the universe and
towards which we are careering at a reckless speed.
As an article of faith, most of us accept this reality,
but there are few indeed who actually feel
compelled to give it serious thought.
If you stand in a busy shopping-centre during the
evening rush-hour and observe what people are
hurrying towards, you will realize what today’s
human-being has chosen as his fundamental issue.
Why do you think there is an endless stream of
traffic in the streets? Why has the merchant
decorated his shop? Where are the crowds of people
coming from and going to? What is the main topic
