919. Your enemy, your friend

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He is your friend

Because

He hides the truth about you.

He is your enemy

Because

He tells the truth about you.

My God is your friend

Because

He teaches you

Secretly and devotedly.

My God is your enemy

Because

He examines you

Carefully, strictly, impartially,

Openly and publicly.

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From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 19, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973
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