Deities and Faith
Should I believe a title of great general before a deity when I have hardly learned anything?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
An impressive title does not establish great ability. Suddenly being named a deity’s great general before learning much calls for calm questions: why does the person say this, on what basis, and what will be expected next?
A practitioner recounted hearing of someone quickly titled a great general because of supposed affinity with the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady. Feeling special and delighted may lead to buying service equipment and deity statues. Coming to understand faith can become being led by a title, which deserves attention.
Being highly praised before study begins can make people forget to ask. Instead of urgently accepting, examine actual learning, the reason for the title and later expenses. Grand appearances should not make these questions disappear.