Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 268

How Should We Demand That the Friends Do What We Think Is Right?

Demanding is good. Everything should be examined in the group. We should demand that the friends do what we think is right and observe their response to the demand. It is better to “make noise” than to remain silent and inactive. It is better to make our voice heard than to be in a kind of death, in a general state of slumber. There is nothing worse than remaining silent. One who jumps up, shouts, declares their opinion out loud, and objects is the one who brings changes to the group.

A group characterized by a desire to show each of its members their place and make them bow their head is not a good group. There should be a general patience with the routine and an understanding that this is the way. Until all the discernments are acquired, we must maintain the routine and consistently sway from side to side, but at the same time there must be an outburst. We should not be afraid to examine everything in the group.

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