Правило 9. О знании и незнании того, что до нас касается

Chapter 1. About knowledge and ignorance of what concerns us. (Matthew 15:15-18): “Peter answered and said to Him, Explain this parable to us. Jesus said: Do you also not yet understand? Do you still not understand that everything that goes into the mouth goes into the belly and is thrown out? but what comes from the mouth—comes from the heart—this defiles a person.” (Matthew 15:13,19): “To everyone who hears the word about the Kingdom and does not understand, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart - this is what is sown along the way.” And soon afterwards (Matthew 15:23): “What is sown on good ground means one who hears the word and understands it, and who bears fruit, so that some bear fruit a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty.” (Mark 7:14): “And he called all the people and said to them, “Listen to Me, all of you, and understand.” (Eph.5:15-17): “Take heed that you walk carefully, not as fools, but as wise, making value of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but know what the will of God is.” Chapter 2. We should not be curious about things that do not concern us. (John 13:27-28): “And after this piece Satan entered into him. Then Jesus said to him, “Whatever you are doing, do it quickly.” But none of those reclining understood why He told him this.” (Acts 1:6-7): “They came together and asked Him, saying, “Are You at this time, O Lord, restoring the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them, “It is not your business to know the times or seasons that the Father has ordained in His power.” Chapter 3. Those who care about pleasing God tend to ask others what they should. (Matthew 13:36): “And His disciples came to Him and said, Explain to us the parable of the tares in the field.” (Matthew 19:16): “And behold, someone came and said to Him: Good Teacher! What good thing can I do to have eternal life?” (Luke 3:7): “He said to the people who came to be baptized by him: You are brood of vipers! who inspired you to flee from future wrath? And a little later (Luke 3:10): “And the people asked him: What should we do?” The publicans asked the same thing, and the soldiers did the same. (Acts 2:37): “When they heard this, they were touched in their hearts and said to Peter and the other apostles: What should we do, men and brethren?” Chapter 4. The questioner should take care to give a sensible answer. (Luke 10:25-28): And behold, one lawyer stood up and, tempting Him, said: Teacher! What must I do to inherit eternal life? He said to him, “What is written in the law?” how do you read? He answered and said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind, and thy neighbor as thyself. Jesus said to him: You answered correctly; do this and you will live.” (Col.4:6): “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Chapter 5. Great condemnation awaits those who know but do not do. However, it is not safe to sin out of ignorance. (Luke 12:47-48): “But that servant who knew the will of his master, and was not ready, and did not do according to his will, will be beaten many times; but whoever did not know and did something worthy of punishment will receive less punishment.” You might be interested in: