I

You must come to know the visions of God's work and grasp the general direction of the work of God. This is positive entry. Once you have accurately mastered the truth of visions, your entry will be secure; no matter how the work of God changes, you will remain steadfast in your heart, be clear about the visions, and have a goal for your entry and your pursuit. In this way, all the experience and knowledge within you will grow deeper and become more detailed. You will suffer no losses in life, nor will you go astray.

II

If you do not come to know these steps of work, you shall suffer loss at each step. Will this not cause delays? Most of the time, people's knowledge of the truth is too shallow; they are unable to put into practice certain basic truths. The reason that people are unable to practice truth is because their disposition is rebellious, and because their knowledge of the work of today is too superficial and one-sided. Thus, it's no easy task for people to be made perfect.

III

If your entry has neither detail nor objectives, growth will be slow in coming to you. If there is not the slightest reality to your entry, then your pursuit will be in vain. If you are unaware of the essence of truth, then you will remain unchanged. Growth in man's life and changes in his disposition are achieved by entering into reality and, moreover, they are achieved through entering detailed experiences. If you have many detailed experiences during your entry, and you have much actual knowledge and entry, your disposition shall quickly change.

IV

Even if, at present, you are not completely clear about practice, you must at the very least be clear about the visions of God's work. If not, you shall be incapable of entry; entry is only possible once you have knowledge of the truth. Only if the Holy Spirit enlightens you in your experience will you gain a deeper understanding of the truth, as well as attain deeper entry. You must come to know the work of God.

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. The Difference Between the Ministry of God Incarnate and the Duty of Man