_Of avoiding curious enquiry into the life of others._
_Christ._ SON, be not curious, trouble not thyself with idle cares.
What is this or that to thee? Follow thou me.
For what is it to thee whether that man be such or no? Whether this man
do or speak this or that?
Thou shalt not need to answer for others, but shalt give account of
thyself.
Behold I know every one, and see all things that are under the sun, and
understand how it is with every one; what he thinks, what he desires,
and at what he aims.
All things therefore are to be committed unto me; but do thou keep
thyself in peace, and let him that acts, act as he will.
Whatsoever he shall have done or said shall fall upon himself, for he
cannot deceive me.
2. Be not careful for the shadow of a great name, or for the friendship
of many; nor for the affection of particular men.
For these things distract and greatly darken the heart.
I would willingly utter my words, and reveal my secrets unto thee, if
thou didst diligently observe my coming, and open the door of thy heart
unto me.
Be careful and watch in prayer, and humble thyself in all things.