THE MOST DIFFICULT, THE EASIEST

“You made a mistake” and “I made a mistake”—these two sentences differ by only one word on the surface. However, in reality, the difference between them is so large that millions of people in the world can say the first sentence, but perhaps not even one person can say the second sentence.

The reason is that the first sentence negates the other person, while the second sentence negates the speaker themselves. Negating others is undoubtedly the easiest task, but negating oneself is certainly the most difficult.

All the current movements that attract crowds are centered around the slogan “You made a mistake.” The main reason for the popularity of all successful movements and leaders is that they rise to prove some individual or a nation wrong. If they had risen with a message of self-negation, they would be strangers in their environment, and crowds of people would not gather around them.

“You made a mistake” is a false statement, while “I made a mistake” is a true statement. God’s law is that a false statement cannot take root in this world; it remains like a weed. In contrast, a true statement takes root in God’s world. It establishes its place both in the earth and in the vastness of the sky.

“I made a mistake” is a statement of enlightenment. It promotes growth in a person’s character, elevating them from a lower state to a higher one. In contrast, “You made a mistake” is a superficial statement. It doesn’t expose a person to deeper meanings; instead, it engages them in an activity that isn’t worth pursuing. “I made a mistake” is a form of correction, while “You made a mistake” can be destructive. “I made a mistake” reflects godliness, while “You made a mistake” reflects self-centeredness. “I made a mistake” exemplifies virtue, whereas “You made a mistake” simply demonstrates leadership. “I made a mistake” signifies piety, while “You made a mistake” indicates worldliness.