Reveal Yourself

In your daily struggles, do not demand politeness from your companion. Demonstrate yours.

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Referring to good deeds, do not await for collaboration. Before all else, be the first to collaborate.

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In trivial tasks, do not demand the effort of others. Show your own good-will.

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In jobs that require understanding, do not ask your neighbour to rise to your level. Learn to descend to his and help him.

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When performing Christian duties, do not wait for outside resources to fulfill them. The best thing that you can give to good works is your own heart.

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In the ordinary dealings of life, do not wait for your others to reveal their excellent qualities. Express the elevated gifts that you already possess.

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In every earthly creature there exists light and shadow. Allow your nobility to become conspicuous in order that the nobility of others may come to your encounter.

XAVIER, Francisco Cândido. Christian Agenda. By the Spirit André Luiz. Great Britain: Allan Kardec Publishing Ltd, 1998. Chapter 31.