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Because a farthing spent for Kṛṣṇa will be accounted: “Oh, this man has given a farthing.” This is called  ajñāta-sukṛti  [spiritual activity one performs unknowingly]. They are very poor in their thought. Therefore the saintly persons move just to enlighten them a little. To give them a chance. Giving them a chance to serve Kṛṣṇa. That is the saintly person's duty.
BOB:  That is what?
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  That is his duty. But if he takes money from others and utilizes it for his sense gratification, then he goes to hell. Then it is finished. Then he is a cheater; actually he is a criminal. You cannot take money, a farthing, from anyone, and use it for your own sense gratification.
BOB:  I think of people I know who are not Kṛṣṇa conscious.
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  Kṛṣṇa means God.
BOB:  They are just slightly God conscious, but still these people are honest to the extent that they don't take from other people at all. And they try to be honest with other people. Will these—
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  He does not take from other people, but he takes from God.
BOB:  So these people are half-good?
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  Hm-m?
BOB:  These people are then half-good?
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  Not good. If he does not learn this principle—that God is the proprietor . . . Others' things? What do you mean, “others' things”?
BOB:  Like, people I'm thinking of—they're poor people who need money and food but—
ŚRĪLA PRABHUPĀDA:  Everyone needs money. Everyone