In 1974, Lord Bo Tien reminded thus. "A temple too will attract people of various characteristics, some good and some
not so good. These will be contrasted for all in the group and be noticeable.
Learn and absorb as much of the good points of others. Do also learn from the
weaknesses and mistakes, so that these will not be repeated in their own life." Lord Bo Tien's 1974 Anniversary
Message
We should not be perturbed and disgusted that how is it that a temple could have gamblers, womanisers, cheats, those with non-religious inclinations and even loud mouths.
We should not ask how come those who are good don't seem to do well in life and those who are bad seem to be more blessed.
Try to understand that there is the bad and the good and no one is perfect. If a temple cannot have people of different color and of shades of grey, then how is God going to reach out to men?
Lord Bo Tien reiterated in subsequent years that we should not blame insects for coming to the flower. Ultimately even insects though coming for nectar too can create some good even though obviously very much unintended. (Refer to Lord Bo Tien's 1984 Anniversary
Message)
There will be fruit and from this seeds to give rise to new plants and more flowers. The original flower may wilt and face its demise but its seeds can give rise to more flowers.
A temple likewise may wilt and be gone due to the weaknesses of men managing the temple but some good will come about. This is in the nature of things. It is the learning process and the spread of this learning process that is important.
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