John said, "As I traveled eastward, I kept the faith of my heart, and I am the example of the light walking on earth. I also took in my disciples. They were able to receive my guidance from the bottom of their hearts and, when they did, spread my teachings to the world. ”

That's John's idea? Doesn't sound like anything special.

Shi Zixuan listened and did not speak, and Zhang Sun was puzzled: "What is a disciple? Is it your disciple? Your disciple helps you teach the Fa, isn't it right?"

John said, "That's right. ”

Zhang Sun asked, "What kind of people are they? Do they have very outstanding talents?"

John said, "No." They are all very ordinary people. Some of them were farmers, some were fishermen, and some were executioners. Some are grooms. They are the most ordinary people on this shijie. ”

Shi Zixuan asked, "John." What is your guidance for them, how do they receive your guidance, and how do you spread your teachings to the world?"

John said, "To the fishermen, I give them a full net of fish, and to the farmers, I give them a full bucket of grain." To the executioner, I let him see the sorrow of the dead. To the groom, I have made many strong horses run in his stable......"

Shi Zixuan said: "This is all a favor. Use practical interests to win the trust of others. ”

John said, "Yes." You're right. But only by doing so will they trust me. Thus accept my guidance. ”

What John said is very interesting and realistic.

Speaking of which, throughout the ages, preachers have basically used this method.

And most people believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and most of them are because of this.

For example, some people believe in Buddhism because they have sick people in their family. Looking for the doctor, Lang Zhong has seen it, but he is not optimistic, so he is entrusted with the immortal Buddha. Find a spiritual sustenance.

Does this kind of belief be regarded as accepting the guidance of the Immortal Buddha?

No, at most there is only one credibility. And this credibility is unlikely to be firm. Because of such a person, he will not be familiar with the scriptures left by the two schools of Buddhism and Taoism, and he will not comprehend the wisdom and wisdom in them. And most of them are for practical interests.

For example, I worship you and give me foreign wealth. I worship you and grant me a happy marriage. I worship you. Bless me safe, bless me with the title of the gold list, etc.

In a word, the Spirit believes, and if it does not Spirit does not believe. The so-called people in the world who claim to believe in Buddhism are probably like this.

John said that his disciples were all ordinary people. And John gave them real benefits, visible and tangible. Let them believe in him as a person. So. John's subtle teaching to them, which he called guidance from the heart, was okay. Because there is a premise of trustworthiness.

What will be the result of this?

John's disciples. He would be taught by John and believed in him. But this convincing is not firm, because people are suspicious. There will always be confusion and capriciousness. And even John's disciples followed his guidance. But when his disciples went to guide others. It's going to be tougher.

What about weishenme?

Because the purpose of John's sermon was for all people to be guided by their hearts. Go to the kingdom of the gods and enjoy eternal happiness.

In the words of a practitioner, it is to detach from reincarnation and leave the five turbid and evil worlds. The most unfortunate thing is also to go to other great achievers, the party of the great wish to turn into a shijie, and benefit from the practice.

And what about the people of the world?

It has long been said that it is nothing more than the word profit.

But this is said to be intangible, and the world cannot see it. Nature can't believe it.

John could turn intangible benefits into tangible benefits and get his disciples to follow him and believe in him. But his disciples don't have this cultivation, they don't have this supernatural power, so let them preach and guide others, what will they do?

Shizi said to John with a smile: "John." Would you like to hear your disciples preach and I have already deduced what will happen in the future?"

John wondered, "What does that mean?"

Shizi Xuan said: "With the view of today, the words will determine the image of the coming day." This is the way of deduction. ”

John was shocked and said, "This is great prophecy, my brother, are you a prophet?"

Although Shi Zixuan didn't know what a prophet was, he could probably guess what it meant.

"No, I am not a prophet. Nor is it a prophet, just a deduction. Shi Zixuan explained briefly.

John nodded and said, "It's not the same, but it's not far from the same. My brother, I didn't expect you to be able to prophesy. Then prophesy for me. See what my disciples will do in the future. ”

Shizi Xuan said: "Seeing each other is fate, and sitting and talking about the Tao is fate." John, can you tell us about your disciples? I want to hear your story and their story. ”

John nodded and said, "Okay." I now have nine disciples. My first disciple, his name was Peter, and he was a fisherman. One day, as I passed by the river, I saw him weeping by the river. I went up to him and asked him to cry, and he told me that there were fewer and fewer fish in this river every day, and he was about to die. I had pity on him, and I brought him a river full of fish. My second disciple, his name is ......"

John told him about his acquaintance with the nine disciples. And the place where John's hometown is located, the customs and customs, are very detailed.

John, of course, speaks in two ways.

For Shi Zixuan, it is natural to use speechless to convey thoughts. A thousand words, a thought. John has this cultivation, and he also knows that Shizi Xuan has this realm. For Zhang Sun and the others, what they listened to was naturally John's dictation.

After speaking, John said to Shi Zixuan, "My brother, do you have anything to say to me?"

Shi Zixuan said, "John." The results of my deduction are not very good. Would you like to hear about it?"

John nodded and said, "Please tell me." Whatever the outcome, I want to hear it. ”

Shi Zixuan said: "The first result of my deduction is; The guidance you preach will be carried forward by your disciples. Your disciples will establish a sect in your name and will be followed by the majority. ”

John first said happily, "Really, thank you, my brother, for this is the most Haode I have heard in recent days." ”

Shi Zixuan said: "I haven't finished yet. Are you sure you want to listen to it again?"

John nodded. said, "Of course. My brother, please tell me everything. ”

Shi Zixuan said: "Your disciples, although they follow you and preach your guidance. But they have more confusion in their hearts than anyone else. ”

John nodded, "Those who have not found the way of light are all lost lambs." They have received guidance from me, but they will also follow my word and walk in my ways, otherwise they will only become more and more confused. ”

Shi Zixuan said: "I am from your eyes." Saw your hometown. There were many disputes among the gods on earth. And the god you worship also has different followers, and different sects have been established for him. And between each other, they are full of filthy sins. ”

John said gloomily, "Yes." They are doing things that turn their backs on God in the name of God. On the day they die, the fires of purgatory will burn their filthy souls. Approximately eternal. ”

Shi Zixuan said again: "I see it." One day, one of your disciples will betray you. You will be in the midst of the world's rebuke, in the fearful and desperate eyes of the disciples. Hanged on a stake. ”

John's brows furrowed deeply, he didn't understand what Shizi Xuan Weishenme would say?

Practicing like this, the flesh is already reborn. If he doesn't want to. How could an ordinary sword hurt him?

But he believes that Shi Zixuan will not talk nonsense. So he asked, "What about then?"

Shi Zixuan said again: "They buried you." But you don't die. You will come out of the tomb. When zaijian comes to your disciples. They will come back from your death and become your most devout believers. They will sweep away all doubts and face all difficulties. Believe in your guidance and run around your life to preach your guidance. ”

John was overjoyed and said, "That's wonderful! It's been fantastic. I think I already know where my preaching will lead. ”

Shi Zixuan was about to speak, when suddenly, John's brows furrowed, and he seemed to be very eager to say, "My friend, my brother." I have an urgent matter right now and want to leave. Thank you so much for saying this to me and making me understand the way. Even if I return to my hometown in the future, I will always remember you. I hope that one day, you will ascend to heaven and become a god, and I hope that we will meet one day. ”

With that, John left in a hurry.

Several people watched John leave, and Zhang Sun asked Shizi Xuan, "Senior brother, you don't seem to have finished your words just now?"

Shi Zixuan said: "Yes, the result of my deduction, and a word from zuihou." It's a pity he didn't have time to listen. ”

Zhang Sun asked with great interest, "What is it?"

Shi Zixuan nodded and said, "John's disciple." He will do even better than he imagined. They would establish his sect for him and give him divinity. From then on, John's name will no longer be an ascetic's name, and he will be exalted to the altar. ”

Zhang Sun was puzzled: "Isn't it very good?"

Shi Zixuan said: "Is it good? I don't see it that way. John directed his disciples to preach for the sake of good deeds, in his words, to bring light to the lost lambs, so that there would be no doubt in their hearts again. But his disciples did not really accept his guidance, but were shocked by the miracle of his resurrection. They believed in John's miracles, not in his guidance.

Perhaps his disciples will receive his guidance from their hearts, from his words, from his deeds. But when they established a sect, they could not perform miracles like John, and John would not appear to them again. So how do you get future generations to believe in them?"

Zhang Sun blurted out: "Make up miracles?"

Shi Zixuan smiled: "Yes." It's simple, isn't it? Just put pen to paper, and you're good to go. Write stories for the gods and praise them for their miracles on earth. Just write it down on paper. Over time, the story became a fact. And the truth will become a legend. ”

"What about John and his sect?" Zhang Sun asked.

Shi Zixuan looked at the direction John left and sighed, "John, I don't know where he will go. That's not something I can speculate. But I know that his sect will elevate him to heaven and see him as a god. Whatever he does and does in the future, whether good or evil, has nothing to do with him, but it will be in his name!" (To be continued......)