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And we do not have a [[spokesman]] here, so no one could speak for the [[group]] to simplify, and as Leah has rightly pointed out, "We cannot take all our questions to [[the teachers]]. They have come to teach us to be teachers, and sooner or later we have to teach each other."

And we do not have a [[spokesman]] here, so no one could speak for the [[group]] to simplify, and as Leah has rightly pointed out, "We cannot take all our questions to [[the teachers]]. They have come to teach us to be teachers, and sooner or later we have to teach each other."

===='''''[[Sincerity]]'''''====

===='''''[[Sincerity]]'''''====

It is very [[gratifying]] that your [[innocence]] and [[sincerity]] is leading this [[discussion]]. Sincerity indeed is underdeveloped in your [[culture]], in [[your world]], in your [[social]] arena. In a one-on-one situation it may be more possible, but in your social arenas, sincerity has been pushed far into the [[shadows]], into the cloakroom. [[Community]] [[socialization]] can be very glib, very polished and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politically_correct politically correct], and so deep-seated in your [[modus operandi]] you are not aware of the insincerity that you have learned and that you have brought with you.

It is very [[gratifying]] that your [[innocence]] and [[sincerity]] is leading this [[discussion]]. Sincerity indeed is underdeveloped in your [[culture]], in [[your world]], in your [[social]] arena. In a one-on-one situation it may be more possible, but in your social arenas, sincerity has been pushed far into the [[shadows]], into the cloakroom. [[Community]] [[socialization]] can be very glib, very polished and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politically_correct politically correct], and so deep-seated in your [[modus operandi]] you are not aware of the insincerity that you have learned and that you have brought with you.

*Promulgating Sincerity

*Promulgating Sincerity

The [[idea]] of [[sincerity]] makes many people [[nervous]]. They are uncomfortable around sincere people. It makes them [[realize]], perhaps, how shallow they might be or they might appear, and so often sincerity is [[persecuted]] and [[rejected]], which causes you then to create [[barriers]] and layers and layers of defense [[mechanisms]] and toughness, which is very, very difficult for the [[spirit]] and for the [[sensitive]] to bear up under. It is [[lonely]] behind all those [[barriers]] and [[defenses]], but to be sincere and childlike and say "I seek your [[counsel]]" requires great [[courage]] and so for that we thank you.

The [[idea]] of [[sincerity]] makes many people [[nervous]]. They are uncomfortable around sincere people. It makes them [[realize]], perhaps, how shallow they might be or they might appear, and so often sincerity is [[persecuted]] and [[rejected]], which causes you then to create [[barriers]] and layers and layers of defense [[mechanisms]] and toughness, which is very, very difficult for the [[spirit]] and for the [[sensitive]] to bear up under. It is [[lonely]] behind all those [[barriers]] and [[defenses]], but to be sincere and childlike and say "I seek your [[counsel]]" requires great [[courage]] and so for that we thank you.

Now, that is not to say that that [[bridge]] cannot be gapped, and it is truly in the [[understanding]] of how it is that you can return [[evil]] with [[good]]. I know that you can [[understand]] the example of a feisty, even [[rebellious]] [[teenager]] who [[argues]] with everything the [[authority]] figure offers; he is turning the other cheek right and left. He is saying, "Yeah? Who sez?" and there is no [[victimization]] here! He is ready to take on the world. [[Action]] personified. Even if it is defiance, it is certainly [[action]].

Now, that is not to say that that [[bridge]] cannot be gapped, and it is truly in the [[understanding]] of how it is that you can return [[evil]] with [[good]]. I know that you can [[understand]] the example of a feisty, even [[rebellious]] [[teenager]] who [[argues]] with everything the [[authority]] figure offers; he is turning the other cheek right and left. He is saying, "Yeah? Who sez?" and there is no [[victimization]] here! He is ready to take on the world. [[Action]] personified. Even if it is defiance, it is certainly [[action]].

The current [[vogue]] of understanding regarding turning the other cheek brings to mind "[[victim]]," "[[abuse]]," "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependency co-dependency]," "doormat," unfortunate [[emotional]] connotations, and when these [[words]] strum the [[emotions]], when they affect the emotional condition, they trigger emotional [[responses]], and the [[mortal]] becomes debilitated by non-action; they are [[paralyzed]] by [[fear]] of the emotion that triggered the initial [[feeling]] of victimization.

The current [[vogue]] of understanding regarding turning the other cheek brings to mind "[[victim]]," "[[abuse]]," "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codependency co-dependency]," "doormat," unfortunate [[emotional]] connotations, and when these [[words]] strum the [[emotions]], when they affect the emotional condition, they trigger emotional [[responses]], and the [[mortal]] becomes debilitated by non-action; they are [[paralyzed]] by [[fear]] of the emotion that triggered the initial [[feeling]] of victimization.

===='''''[[Jesus]]''''', '''''[[Humanity]]'''''====

===='''''[[Jesus]]''''', '''''[[Humanity]]'''''====

And so they do not have that [[majesty]] of [[spirit]]; they do not have the [[self]]-[[respect]]; they do not have the understanding of their [[nobility]] and their [[divinity]] [[potential]], their dignity as a child, a son or daughter of God. You've got it! It's in there! Just like it was and is with [[Michael]]. He, however, [[devoted]] his life to fostering that [[relationship]]. That was his entire [[purpose]] for being here. That was his [[calling]] and he succeeded admirably. He lived the [[perfect]] life, the perfect [[human being]]. You can do the same thing.

And so they do not have that [[majesty]] of [[spirit]]; they do not have the [[self]]-[[respect]]; they do not have the understanding of their [[nobility]] and their [[divinity]] [[potential]], their dignity as a child, a son or daughter of God. You've got it! It's in there! Just like it was and is with [[Michael]]. He, however, [[devoted]] his life to fostering that [[relationship]]. That was his entire [[purpose]] for being here. That was his [[calling]] and he succeeded admirably. He lived the [[perfect]] life, the perfect [[human being]]. You can do the same thing.

TOMAS: You must. All right. If you must, then get up at 5:30, and by getting up at 5:30, you have robbed 6:00 of its [[control]] over you. By 6:00 you are ready for 6:00. You are [[awake]], you've had your caffeine, you've had your shower, you've eaten your Wheaties, you talked to [[God]], you have the whole day laid out. You are ready for it. 6:00. That is an example of walking the second mile.

TOMAS: You must. All right. If you must, then get up at 5:30, and by getting up at 5:30, you have robbed 6:00 of its [[control]] over you. By 6:00 you are ready for 6:00. You are [[awake]], you've had your caffeine, you've had your shower, you've eaten your Wheaties, you talked to [[God]], you have the whole day laid out. You are ready for it. 6:00. That is an example of walking the second mile.

Now, that may be a humorous example to show how it works, however, in real [[life]] it is really quite [[difficult]], and I do not make [[light]] of it, for when you are [[forced]] to do something that is unpleasant and indeed difficult if not [[painful]], how can you willingly do it and then [[engage]] yourself in even further what you might call "[[abuse]]" in order to make a point to a "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadomasochism sadist]" who wants you to be miserable in the first place?

Now, that may be a humorous example to show how it works, however, in real [[life]] it is really quite [[difficult]], and I do not make [[light]] of it, for when you are [[forced]] to do something that is unpleasant and indeed difficult if not [[painful]], how can you willingly do it and then [[engage]] yourself in even further what you might call "[[abuse]]" in order to make a point to a "[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadomasochism sadist]" who wants you to be miserable in the first place?

In the [[mortal]] [[understanding]] that may be a rather sick and sadistic philosophy to follow, but let us now [[infuse]] it with [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. Let us now think in terms of that [[majestic]] [[personality]] who is in love with God and life, who has discovered the [[appreciation]] of being and noting parts of [[perfection]], who has thrilled to an understanding of an [[eternal]] plan for [[survival]], who has seen the [[miracles]] of creation, who has wept in an [[understanding]] of [[love]], who has [[touched]] [[infinite]] [[kindness]], who has known [[ideal]] circumstances.

In the [[mortal]] [[understanding]] that may be a rather sick and sadistic philosophy to follow, but let us now [[infuse]] it with [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. Let us now think in terms of that [[majestic]] [[personality]] who is in love with God and life, who has discovered the [[appreciation]] of being and noting parts of [[perfection]], who has thrilled to an understanding of an [[eternal]] plan for [[survival]], who has seen the [[miracles]] of creation, who has wept in an [[understanding]] of [[love]], who has [[touched]] [[infinite]] [[kindness]], who has known [[ideal]] circumstances.

Far better for you to arrive flanked by [[spirit]] [[reality]] and [[good]] [[faith]] into the courtrooms and into the battlegrounds of life and face the [[challenge]] in [[grace]] and [[peace]] than to allow them the pseudo-power of the Christians and the lions. I will not tell you to turn the other cheek, for that, to you, represents [[victimization]]. To you I will say, stand up. Stand tall in the [[spirit]]. Get your chin up, and you can do it! and your children will admire you. They will admire you for they will sense your inner [[strength]]. They will want to grow up to be like Mom. They will want to be with Mom. And you can [[teach]] them how to [[love]] their Daddy, also.

Far better for you to arrive flanked by [[spirit]] [[reality]] and [[good]] [[faith]] into the courtrooms and into the battlegrounds of life and face the [[challenge]] in [[grace]] and [[peace]] than to allow them the pseudo-power of the Christians and the lions. I will not tell you to turn the other cheek, for that, to you, represents [[victimization]]. To you I will say, stand up. Stand tall in the [[spirit]]. Get your chin up, and you can do it! and your children will admire you. They will admire you for they will sense your inner [[strength]]. They will want to grow up to be like Mom. They will want to be with Mom. And you can [[teach]] them how to [[love]] their Daddy, also.

===Closing===

===Closing===

My dears, it grows late. Part of the concern in our formatted evening is that there is not enough [[time]]. It is much like those of you who want to accomplish [[everything]] in one short life in the flesh. How can you be a suave [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor bachelor] and a family man? How can you be an airline stewardess and a llama [[farmer]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andes Andes] at the [[same time]]? How can you do all the things you want to do? Well, I tell you, we have to do what we can and determine our [[priorities]], and [[understand]] that those things that you truly crave to do will be done in [[eternity]]. It is not [[necessary]] to do all things in one short life in the flesh.

My dears, it grows late. Part of the concern in our formatted evening is that there is not enough [[time]]. It is much like those of you who want to accomplish [[everything]] in one short life in the flesh. How can you be a suave [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor bachelor] and a family man? How can you be an airline stewardess and a llama [[farmer]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andes Andes] at the [[same time]]? How can you do all the things you want to do? Well, I tell you, we have to do what we can and determine our [[priorities]], and [[understand]] that those things that you truly crave to do will be done in [[eternity]]. It is not [[necessary]] to do all things in one short life in the flesh.

[[Enjoy]] your lives. [[Appreciate]] your lives, but recognize that [[life]] goes on and on. Your [[learning]] is only beginning. Your joys are only beginning. Your [[challenges]] still lie ahead. Not all of them. You have done well. You have come thus far. I do not mean to deny your accomplishments and your [[growths]] so far. It was simply my way of saying that we have run out of time for today.

[[Enjoy]] your lives. [[Appreciate]] your lives, but recognize that [[life]] goes on and on. Your [[learning]] is only beginning. Your joys are only beginning. Your [[challenges]] still lie ahead. Not all of them. You have done well. You have come thus far. I do not mean to deny your accomplishments and your [[growths]] so far. It was simply my way of saying that we have run out of time for today.