(Clearwisdom.net) Master Li has been telling us over and over again about the importance of Fa study, so we do understand the consequences if we are not diligent in studying the Fa. We study the Fa so that we can follow Master’s requirements. It came to my attention, however, that there are practitioners that are unable to balance Fa study and cultivation. They only pay attention to studying the Fa, but not to their actions. Thus, when they are persecuted, they can't do well, which leads to many difficulties and tribulations.
I thought it would be of value to tell about my experience when it comes to being a diligent practitioner.
In 2010, I encountered many difficulties. For example, executive managers from several companies and I verbally agreed to become business partners, but they all backed out. Another official agreed to pay me for helping him with a business deal, but he did not. In addition, I had a disagreement with a female executive who was my business partner. I was worried and disappointed. At the same time, I was annoyed because of the dishonesty of these people. I no longer kept in contact with them because I felt in my heart that they had wronged me.
Surprisingly, at the beginning of this year, I received a text message from one of the executives who broke an agreement with me, wishing me a happy holiday. Still holding onto my anger, I simply deleted the message without giving it another thought. A few days later, I received another text message, this time from the executive who hadn't paid me, wishing me a happy holiday. I thought this was strange. Why did I keep receiving text messages from these people who lacked integrity and honesty?
Then I realized that Master was giving me a hint. I looked inward and thought, “An ordinary person can 'let go of love and hate with a smile.' I am a Fa-rectification period disciple. Could it be that I am not even as good as an ordinary person? Practitioners should not have enemies or dislike or hate anyone. Thus, I must treat others with compassion and kindness.” I picked up my cellphone and replied to the message, thanking him. At the same time, I took note and said in my heart, "From now on, no matter who it is, I will resolve all the conflicts and grudges. I will treat everyone kindly." In addition, the reason others were dishonest had it roots in something that I had been unable to do or I neglected to fulfill a promise. I decided that my actions would match my words, be honest, and so show the true demeanor of a practitioner.
I believe that as Fa-rectification disciple, we must help Master with Fa-rectification by validating the Fa and saving sentient beings. If we want to do the three things well, we should balance studying the Fa and cultivation well, understand the Fa, and live by its principles. Otherwise, no matter how much we study the Fa, we cannot reach Master's and Dafa's requirements, cannot fulfill our vows, and are not a qualified Fa-rectification period disciple.
