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6. "But whosoever does not heed this truth and embraces erroneous teachings, and neither searches nor finds, would be better off with a millstone hung around the neck and drowned in the deepest part of the sea.
7. "Truly, there is no sense in life and no fulfilment of its meaning without searching, seeking and finding.
8. "It would be better to expel those who lack understanding from the company of the true seekers and of those who search for true life, so that they do not hinder those willing to seek the truth.
9. "The unreasonable ones will surely be willing to heed the laws of Creation in their lives after their expulsion.
10. "Woe to the world for troubles, because trouble must come through troublemakers; but woe to those who cause troubles.
11. "Don't be concerned if your hand or foot troubles you and falls off. It is better to lose a limb and grow great in spirit than to have two hands and two feet and a consciousness that remains small, or even wastes away.
12. "Don't be concerned if an eye troubles you and becomes blind. It is better for you to see the laws of Creation in the power of your spirit and consciousness than to have two eyes and yet be spiritually blind in consciousness.
13. "See to it that you are not one of those who is sound in body but sick and lacking in consciousness.