Out of the nine paths of devotion, sravanam (hearing) is the first and foremost. You should enquire what you are hearing is good or bad. When you yourself think that what you are hearing is bad, how can you put the first path of devotion to practice? Today, many people achieve success by resorting to untruth, injustice and evil ways. You may think that you are not going to reap the consequences of your sins immediately and no one knows what may happen at a later date. You should not have such a misconception. Results may come this very moment, or the next. Therefore, make sure that every thought of yours is sacred. Your every action must be sacred. One may have devotion but his actions may not be good. It is very essential that you perform good actions. Purity is very essential. You should make your mind pure by performing sacred actions. This will lead to realization of the Divine.  

- Divine Discourse, 6 July 2009.

Your heart has room for only one.  Seat God firmly in your heart. - Baba