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159:3.3 In bringing men into [[the kingdom]], do not lessen or destroy their [[self]]-[[respect]]. While overmuch self-respect may destroy proper [[humility]] and end in [[pride]], [[conceit]], and [[arrogance]], the loss of self-respect often ends in [[paralysis]] of the [[Free will|will]]. It is the [[purpose]] of this [[gospel]] to restore [[self]]-[[respect]] to those who have lost it and to restrain it in those who have it. Make not the mistake of only [[condemn]]ing the wrongs in the lives of your [[pupils]]; remember also to accord [[generous]] [[recognition]] for the most [[praise]][[worthy]] [[things]] in their lives. Forget not that I will stop at nothing to restore self-[[respect]] to those who have lost it, and who really [[desire]] to regain it.
 
159:3.3 In bringing men into [[the kingdom]], do not lessen or destroy their [[self]]-[[respect]]. While overmuch self-respect may destroy proper [[humility]] and end in [[pride]], [[conceit]], and [[arrogance]], the loss of self-respect often ends in [[paralysis]] of the [[Free will|will]]. It is the [[purpose]] of this [[gospel]] to restore [[self]]-[[respect]] to those who have lost it and to restrain it in those who have it. Make not the mistake of only [[condemn]]ing the wrongs in the lives of your [[pupils]]; remember also to accord [[generous]] [[recognition]] for the most [[praise]][[worthy]] [[things]] in their lives. Forget not that I will stop at nothing to restore self-[[respect]] to those who have lost it, and who really [[desire]] to regain it.
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159:3.4 Take care that you do not [[wound]] the [[self]]-[[respect]] of [[timid]] and [[fear]]ful [[souls]]. Do not indulge in [[sarcasm]] at the expense of my [[simple]]-[[minded]] brethren. Be not [[cynical]] with my [[fear]]-ridden children. [[Idleness]] is [[destructive]] of self-respect; therefore, [[admonish]] your brethren ever to keep [[busy]] at their chosen [[Work|tasks]], and put forth every [[effort]] to secure [[work]] for those who find themselves without employment.
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159:3.4 Take care that you do not [[wound]] the [[self]]-[[respect]] of timid and [[fear]]ful [[souls]]. Do not indulge in [[sarcasm]] at the expense of my [[simple]]-[[minded]] brethren. Be not [[cynical]] with my [[fear]]-ridden children. [[Idleness]] is [[destructive]] of self-respect; therefore, [[admonish]] your brethren ever to keep [[busy]] at their chosen [[Work|tasks]], and put forth every [[effort]] to secure [[work]] for those who find themselves without employment.
    
159:3.5 Never be [[guilty]] of such unworthy [[tactics]] as endeavoring to [[frighten]] [[men]] and [[women]] into [[the kingdom]]. A loving [[father]] does not frighten his children into yielding [[obedience]] to his just requirements.
 
159:3.5 Never be [[guilty]] of such unworthy [[tactics]] as endeavoring to [[frighten]] [[men]] and [[women]] into [[the kingdom]]. A loving [[father]] does not frighten his children into yielding [[obedience]] to his just requirements.
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159:3.6 Sometime the [[children]] of [[the kingdom]] will [[realize]] that strong [[feelings]] of [[emotion]] are not [[equivalent]] to the [[leadings]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. To be strongly and strangely impressed to do something or to go to a certain place, does not necessarily mean that such [[impulses]] are the [[leadings]] of the [[indwelling spirit]].
 
159:3.6 Sometime the [[children]] of [[the kingdom]] will [[realize]] that strong [[feelings]] of [[emotion]] are not [[equivalent]] to the [[leadings]] of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. To be strongly and strangely impressed to do something or to go to a certain place, does not necessarily mean that such [[impulses]] are the [[leadings]] of the [[indwelling spirit]].
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159:3.7 [[Forewarn]] all [[believers]] regarding the [[fringe]] of [[conflict]] which must be traversed by all who pass from the life as it is lived in the [[flesh]] to the higher life as it is lived in the [[spirit]]. To those who live quite [[wholly]] within either realm, there is little [[conflict]] or [[confusion]], but all are [[doomed]] to [[experience]] more or less uncertainty during the times of [[transition]] between the two [[levels]] of living. In entering [[the kingdom]], you cannot [[escape]] its [[responsibilities]] or avoid its [[obligations]], but remember: The [[gospel]] [[yoke]] is easy and the burden of [[truth]] is [[light]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_11]
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159:3.7 [[Forewarn]] all [[believers]] regarding the [[fringe]] of [[conflict]] which must be traversed by all who pass from the life as it is lived in the [[flesh]] to the higher life as it is lived in the [[spirit]]. To those who live quite wholly within either realm, there is little [[conflict]] or [[confusion]], but all are [[doomed]] to [[experience]] more or less uncertainty during the times of [[transition]] between the two [[levels]] of living. In entering [[the kingdom]], you cannot [[escape]] its [[responsibilities]] or avoid its [[obligations]], but remember: The [[gospel]] [[yoke]] is easy and the burden of [[truth]] is [[light]].[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_11]
    
159:3.8 The world is filled with [[hungry]] [[souls]] who [[Hunger|famish]] in the very [[presence]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_of_Life bread of life]; men die searching for the very [[God]] who lives within them. Men seek for the [[treasures]] of [[the kingdom]] with yearning [[hearts]] and weary feet when they are all within the [[immediate]] grasp of living [[faith]]. Faith is to [[religion]] what sails are to a ship; it is an addition of [[power]], not an added burden of life. There is but one [[struggle]] for those who enter [[the kingdom]], and that is to fight the [[good]] fight of [[faith]]. The [[believer]] has only one battle, and that is against [[doubt]]—unbelief.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_9]
 
159:3.8 The world is filled with [[hungry]] [[souls]] who [[Hunger|famish]] in the very [[presence]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_of_Life bread of life]; men die searching for the very [[God]] who lives within them. Men seek for the [[treasures]] of [[the kingdom]] with yearning [[hearts]] and weary feet when they are all within the [[immediate]] grasp of living [[faith]]. Faith is to [[religion]] what sails are to a ship; it is an addition of [[power]], not an added burden of life. There is but one [[struggle]] for those who enter [[the kingdom]], and that is to fight the [[good]] fight of [[faith]]. The [[believer]] has only one battle, and that is against [[doubt]]—unbelief.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_mark#Chapter_9]

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