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The Scribe: “Once upon a [[time]], and really not all that long ago, if one belonged to ‘the [[common]] people’ one was destined to go into [[service]] to the rather well-heeled of the [[population]]. In many places on our globe — and I have every right and [[reason]] to call her our globe, since I gave much of Myself to [[Urantia]] in service — such is still the case. Certainly, I [[promise]] you, that the advent of [[education]] for the entire population did much for those of ‘the [[average]] citizens’ to rise to more eminent trades and distinguished [[professions]] within the population. | The Scribe: “Once upon a [[time]], and really not all that long ago, if one belonged to ‘the [[common]] people’ one was destined to go into [[service]] to the rather well-heeled of the [[population]]. In many places on our globe — and I have every right and [[reason]] to call her our globe, since I gave much of Myself to [[Urantia]] in service — such is still the case. Certainly, I [[promise]] you, that the advent of [[education]] for the entire population did much for those of ‘the [[average]] citizens’ to rise to more eminent trades and distinguished [[professions]] within the population. | ||
| − | “Do not make the mistake of [[thinking]] these new, more or less ‘self-made’ [ | + | “Do not make the mistake of [[thinking]] these new, more or less ‘self-made’ [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship entrepreneur] are not in [[service]]. They are in service! Just like the kitchen [[maid]] and washer woman of your distant [[past]], my friend. And so, in the end [[analysis]], is every living and thinking creature that [[God]] made in these universes. This world — I say our world, and now I see you are getting used to my way of thinking — is all about service, from the most distinguished [[celestial]] to the least educated of our [[wild]] men in the endless [[forests]]. |
| − | “Everyone is to serve his fellow man and woman, no [[exception]]. As well, every single person is to be served. And when you hear a child [[cry]] and cry and sob, some [[parent]] or caregiver likely is not doing the job they are meant to do. And when you see a [[homeless]] person on the streets on a | + | “Everyone is to serve his fellow man and woman, no [[exception]]. As well, every single person is to be served. And when you hear a child [[cry]] and cry and sob, some [[parent]] or caregiver likely is not doing the job they are meant to do. And when you see a [[homeless]] person on the streets on a cold night with nowhere to go but to [[brave]] the onslaught of that chilly [[weather]], some [[politician]] likely has their priorities mixed up and with him or her so have a great number of others that can provide the funds for a warm bed. |
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| + | “Worlds like ours — (hears a chuckle) — that have [[everything]] in great measure and [[abundant]] volume are an absolute rarity. Countless would consider themselves extremely lucky to live in such a plentiful [[home]] world and care for its [[soils]], flora and fauna but before all and above all those men and women in need. Still, when you do not have the means, you can at least make a warm [[gesture]] or show a friendly [[smile]]. It surely would give Me the [[feeling]] that you are about God’s business. | ||
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===Closing=== | ===Closing=== | ||
“Our earth is simply the schoolyard for life [[hereafter]] where all become engrossed in providing [[service]] to others — and where you learn to be able to teach and provide service as you constantly [[work]] to bring yourself closer to the greatest Provider of Service in our universes. | “Our earth is simply the schoolyard for life [[hereafter]] where all become engrossed in providing [[service]] to others — and where you learn to be able to teach and provide service as you constantly [[work]] to bring yourself closer to the greatest Provider of Service in our universes. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 29 July 2019
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Topic: Life Is All About Service
Group: 11:11 Progress Group
Facilitators
Teacher: The Damascus Scribe
TR: George Barnard
Session
Lesson
The Scribe: “Once upon a time, and really not all that long ago, if one belonged to ‘the common people’ one was destined to go into service to the rather well-heeled of the population. In many places on our globe — and I have every right and reason to call her our globe, since I gave much of Myself to Urantia in service — such is still the case. Certainly, I promise you, that the advent of education for the entire population did much for those of ‘the average citizens’ to rise to more eminent trades and distinguished professions within the population.
“Do not make the mistake of thinking these new, more or less ‘self-made’ entrepreneur are not in service. They are in service! Just like the kitchen maid and washer woman of your distant past, my friend. And so, in the end analysis, is every living and thinking creature that God made in these universes. This world — I say our world, and now I see you are getting used to my way of thinking — is all about service, from the most distinguished celestial to the least educated of our wild men in the endless forests.
“Everyone is to serve his fellow man and woman, no exception. As well, every single person is to be served. And when you hear a child cry and cry and sob, some parent or caregiver likely is not doing the job they are meant to do. And when you see a homeless person on the streets on a cold night with nowhere to go but to brave the onslaught of that chilly weather, some politician likely has their priorities mixed up and with him or her so have a great number of others that can provide the funds for a warm bed.
“Worlds like ours — (hears a chuckle) — that have everything in great measure and abundant volume are an absolute rarity. Countless would consider themselves extremely lucky to live in such a plentiful home world and care for its soils, flora and fauna but before all and above all those men and women in need. Still, when you do not have the means, you can at least make a warm gesture or show a friendly smile. It surely would give Me the feeling that you are about God’s business.
Closing
“Our earth is simply the schoolyard for life hereafter where all become engrossed in providing service to others — and where you learn to be able to teach and provide service as you constantly work to bring yourself closer to the greatest Provider of Service in our universes.
“I Am the Damascus Scribe.”
