O brother! be ashamed of the works of the evil, for ashamed wilt thou be at the Resurrection in the presence of the good.
Story of a Man who reared a Wolf
Some one reared a wolf-cub, which, when grown in strength, tore its master to pieces. When the man was on the point of death a sage passed by and said: “Didst thou not know that thou wouldest suffer injury from an enemy thus carefully reared?”
How can we raise our heads from shame when we are at peace with Satan and at war with God?
Thy friend regards thee not when thou turnest thy face towards the enemy.
He who lives in the house of an enemy deems right estrangement from a friend.
Story of a Cheat
Some one robbed the people of their money by cheating, and whenever he had accomplished one of his nefarious acts he cursed the Evil One, who said:
“Never have I seen such a fool! Thou hast intrigued with me secretly; why, therefore, dost thou raise the sword of enmity against me?”
Alas! that the angels should record against thee iniquities committed by the order of the Evil One!