Page 44 - Satan's Sly Game: The False Religion of People-Worship

SATAN'S SLY GAME:
THE FALSE RELIGION OF PEOPLE-WORSHIP

They Fear People More Than They Do Allah
To be terrified of some power or event often gives a person
the will to perform many things in the very best way. The inten-
sity of this fear leads a person to make unexpectedly clear deci-
sions even if he feels inadequate to face the threat.
People with deep, intense fear in their hearts will do any-
thing they have to. For example, a hungry person with no
money will do everything he can to accept a job offer. He will
not miss the opportunity, but beforehand, will try to learn about
the rules of the company and the kind of people who work there.
At his interview, he will take pains not to make any mistakes
and to present himself well. He will be very respectful towards
the interviewers to make sure that his personality and experi-
ence make a good impression; and will be careful not to say any-
thing that conflicts with this. He will not lose his train of thought
or act inappropriately. His urgent fears and anxieties for the fu-
ture keep him alert. He will do everything to convince the com-
pany officials that he is just the person they need.
On the job, another individual will be very afraid of getting
caught doing something that the owner of the company frowns
on. He won't be late for work, make personal phone calls or do
other such things not acceptable in the company. He also warns
other workers to be careful about these rules and regulations. As
a worker, he is afraid of being called undisciplined or lax, be-
cause such negative opinions may result in material loss and
stand in the way of a good life in this world. Discipline in work
and appropriate behavior are of course important, but the error
lies in acting appropriately only out of fear of others. Such good
behavior, determined only by a situation will not last. A person

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