一九八 炫 耀
有個弟子自稱他有意去教導別人真理。大師要考核他：「你準備一篇演講，我將親臨會場審核你是否已經準備妥當。」
這篇演講頗具啟發性。最後，一位乞丐走向這位演說者，他立卽起立，並將自己的外衣送給這個乞丐，做為羣衆的表率。
事後，大師說：「你的言詞充滿宗教熱忱，然而，孩子，你尚未準備好。」
「為什麼？」弟子顯得十分失望。
「有兩個原因：你根本沒有給那乞丐開口的機會，表明他真正的需要；而且你也不必過於向他人炫耀你的德行。」
EXHIBITION
When one of the disciples announced his intention of teaching others Truth, the
Master proposed a test: “Give a discourse that I myself shall be present at to judge if you
are ready.”
The discourse was an inspiring one. At the end of it a beggar came up to the speaker
who stood up and gave the man his cloak — to the edification of the assembly.
Later the Master said. “Your words were full of unction, son but you are not yet
ready.”
“Why not?” said the dispirited disciple.
“For two reasons: You did not give the man a chance to voice his need. And you are
not above impressing others with your virtue.”