Throughout the world, we can see good people, but we still  see also  greed, arrogance, hatred, and suffering. In the Tip of the Writing Brush is the following:

The present path  is covered with evil (greed, arrogance, and self love). Take up God, and begin the sweeping.  3-145

The path thereafter will be broad and clear.  Take along with you as many as you wish.  3-146

What does this mean?  Taking up God is equivalent to praying. We are praying to God to help us eliminate the evils (greed, arrogance, and self love) in the minds of the world. When God accepts our sincere prayer, God will bring people into our lives and help them sweep evil from their hearts.  With this process the world will live in joy with everyone helping each other.  The power of prayer brings people to God.

Heaven’s Truth Church/Tenrikyo Church