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Chapter 77
Equality

a
The God of Heaven is like drawing a bow
The top end bends down to a lower position
The bottom end bends up to a higher position
b
Reduce the draw if it is too much
Add to the draw if it is too little

The Heavenly Way of God
b

Reduces from what is too much
In order to add to what is too little

c
The way of people is different
They reduce from what is too little
In order to add to what is too much

d
Who can offer their excess to serve the world?
Only those who have the Spirit of God

Therefore, they fulfill their purpose without recognition
e
Achieve without taking credit
And do not wish to glorify their good works