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Q. I really couldn't pick out a [[favorite]] paper because I don't know [[the book]] well enough, so what I did, I'm in the [[process]] of reading [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus the Jesus papers]. The next paper that I was on was [[Paper 131]], which was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_religions the world religions]; and when I looked at this, I thought "Wow, I'm going to skip this." You know I thought it was going to be full of [[facts]] and this is really what I'm going to do. But I was really [[happy]] that I did. [[Jesus]] and [[Ganid]] had gone to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria Alexandria to the library] and looked up all the different [[religions]]; and they found some similarities in these religions and this is what they wrote about. What came to me out of these papers was the [[fact]] that [[God]] being the [[Almighty]], and as [[wondrous]] and larger than we can even [[imagine]], yet He is [[active]] in our lives. He is with us all the [[time]], and He is within us all the time. He is truly our best [[friend]]. I have always known, I have always said that [[God]] is everywhere, but now I really [[realize]] that He is active in my life, that all I need do is ask Him. All I need do is have [[faith]] and to reach inside of myself and He is there to [[guide]] me. A couple of things here...it says "The [[Most High]] is like a loving [[father]] and [[mother]]; he really [[loves]] us, his [[children]] on [[earth]]. Our [[God]] will [[forgive]] us and guide our footsteps into the ways of [[salvation]]. He will take us by the hand and lead us to himself." It just made me [[realize]] that He is here, that He is with us, and with me and that no one [[loves]] me more than He does. If I need [[guidance]], all I need to do is ask Him and He's there for me. And it really brought it [[home]] for me, even though I [[think]] I've always known it, now it's more of a [[realization]] for me.

Q. I really couldn't pick out a [[favorite]] paper because I don't know [[the book]] well enough, so what I did, I'm in the [[process]] of reading [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus the Jesus papers]. The next paper that I was on was [[Paper 131]], which was [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_religions the world religions]; and when I looked at this, I thought "Wow, I'm going to skip this." You know I thought it was going to be full of [[facts]] and this is really what I'm going to do. But I was really [[happy]] that I did. [[Jesus]] and [[Ganid]] had gone to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Alexandria Alexandria to the library] and looked up all the different [[religions]]; and they found some similarities in these religions and this is what they wrote about. What came to me out of these papers was the [[fact]] that [[God]] being the [[Almighty]], and as [[wondrous]] and larger than we can even [[imagine]], yet He is [[active]] in our lives. He is with us all the [[time]], and He is within us all the time. He is truly our best [[friend]]. I have always known, I have always said that [[God]] is everywhere, but now I really [[realize]] that He is active in my life, that all I need do is ask Him. All I need do is have [[faith]] and to reach inside of myself and He is there to [[guide]] me. A couple of things here...it says "The [[Most High]] is like a loving [[father]] and [[mother]]; he really [[loves]] us, his [[children]] on [[earth]]. Our [[God]] will [[forgive]] us and guide our footsteps into the ways of [[salvation]]. He will take us by the hand and lead us to himself." It just made me [[realize]] that He is here, that He is with us, and with me and that no one [[loves]] me more than He does. If I need [[guidance]], all I need to do is ask Him and He's there for me. And it really brought it [[home]] for me, even though I [[think]] I've always known it, now it's more of a [[realization]] for me.

A. And so it is with your [[soul growth]]. As you become more [[aware]] of this [[fact]], day by day, you will [[literally]] begin your [[morontial]] career. It is an everlasting [[truth]] that [[our Father]] is [[literally]] with us, no matter where we go or what we do.

A. And so it is with your [[soul growth]]. As you become more [[aware]] of this [[fact]], day by day, you will [[literally]] begin your [[morontial]] career. It is an everlasting [[truth]] that [[our Father]] is [[literally]] with us, no matter where we go or what we do.

A. Indeed, so have I. I believe this is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_denominator common denominator] amongst all of you that truly wish to know more and will [[act]] upon that which you have been given.

A. Indeed, so have I. I believe this is a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_denominator common denominator] amongst all of you that truly wish to know more and will [[act]] upon that which you have been given.

Q. Welmek, this is David. I [[think]] the part of [[the book]] that I enjoyed the most was the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus last section on the life of Jesus]. The part that I've found myself going back and [[thinking]] about in my mind more than any other is the section on the [[Thought Adjuster]]. I heard someone say one time that [[God]] is the best lover we'll ever have, and it really came to light in this section on the [[Thought Adjuster]], the concept that there's this [[fragment]] of [[God]] living in our [[minds]], that's totally [[devoted]] to us, totally [[attentive]], totally committed, and totally loving. It's something I've really [[thought]] about a lot, and it's really enriched me. It's helped me to feel closer to this big [[concept]] of [[God]] that's so hard to get a handle on. It's much more [[personal]], more meaningful, much more to me.

Q. Welmek, this is David. I [[think]] the part of [[the book]] that I enjoyed the most was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus last section on the life of Jesus]. The part that I've found myself going back and [[thinking]] about in my mind more than any other is the section on the [[Thought Adjuster]]. I heard someone say one time that [[God]] is the best lover we'll ever have, and it really came to light in this section on the [[Thought Adjuster]], the concept that there's this [[fragment]] of [[God]] living in our [[minds]], that's totally [[devoted]] to us, totally [[attentive]], totally committed, and totally loving. It's something I've really [[thought]] about a lot, and it's really enriched me. It's helped me to feel closer to this big [[concept]] of [[God]] that's so hard to get a handle on. It's much more [[personal]], more meaningful, much more to me.

A. Indeed, and all should [[listen]] well, for [[our Father]] is at hand. He is your friend. He is someone that you can reach out to and know more fully than you do now. Do not [[think]] of Him, as we have [[discussed]], as this [[entity]] far beyond. He is [[literally]] within you and only awaits your [[decisions]] and your [[dedication]] to reach to Him so that He may reach down to you, and in time you may be joined. (Tapes are turned here, and [[Welmek]] comments that perhaps our [[scientists]] could come up with a more efficient solution to this. Group laughter.  

A. Indeed, and all should [[listen]] well, for [[our Father]] is at hand. He is your friend. He is someone that you can reach out to and know more fully than you do now. Do not [[think]] of Him, as we have [[discussed]], as this [[entity]] far beyond. He is [[literally]] within you and only awaits your [[decisions]] and your [[dedication]] to reach to Him so that He may reach down to you, and in time you may be joined. (Tapes are turned here, and [[Welmek]] comments that perhaps our [[scientists]] could come up with a more efficient solution to this. Group laughter.  

Q. Welmek, this is Stan. I was [[wondering]]. There are probably millions of people that have been mislead by the [[Book of Revelation]]s in the [[bible]], because according to the [[Urantia Book]], we only have a part of that book of revelations, causing a tremendous type of misunderstanding, misinterpretation. I was [[wondering]] if it would be possible that if sometime in the near [[future]] we could get the full [[Book of Revelation|book of revelations]] that [[John, the Apostle|John]] had [[received]] so that we may impart it to our [[brothers and sisters]] to help them [[understand]] the book of revelations as it was meant to be.

Q. Welmek, this is Stan. I was [[wondering]]. There are probably millions of people that have been mislead by the [[Book of Revelation]]s in the [[bible]], because according to the [[Urantia Book]], we only have a part of that book of revelations, causing a tremendous type of misunderstanding, misinterpretation. I was [[wondering]] if it would be possible that if sometime in the near [[future]] we could get the full [[Book of Revelation|book of revelations]] that [[John, the Apostle|John]] had [[received]] so that we may impart it to our [[brothers and sisters]] to help them [[understand]] the book of revelations as it was meant to be.

A. First of all, this is not [[permitted]][http://www.press.daynal.org/catalog/secret.html]. Secondly, that which [[John, the Apostle|John]] [[understood]] and others understood are not nearly as complete as that which is [[explained]] in [[your text]] or that which you and I can [[discuss]]. We together must determine how we can best lead our [[brothers and sisters]] into the greater [[truth]] and [[understanding]] that is contained within the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus life and teachings of Jesus]. Within his life, within his teachings, are all of the answers that we all must [[understand]] and [[practice]] in our life. [[Our Master]] lived this life in the [[flesh]] for all of [[Nebadon|his universe]] to [[witness]], to teach all of his [[children]] the better way, the [[righteous]] way, the only way of seeking and finding [[the Father]]. Let us not be concerned so much with a [[book of revelation]]s, but rather in our life how we can [[learn]] and show another the way to [[the Father]]. Interesting to note, however, that others have asked me similar requests. I cannot produce such [[materials]] for you. This is something that we are particularly [[prohibited]] in doing.

A. First of all, this is not [[permitted]][http://www.press.daynal.org/catalog/secret.html]. Secondly, that which [[John, the Apostle|John]] [[understood]] and others understood are not nearly as complete as that which is [[explained]] in [[your text]] or that which you and I can [[discuss]]. We together must determine how we can best lead our [[brothers and sisters]] into the greater [[truth]] and [[understanding]] that is contained within the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus life and teachings of Jesus]. Within his life, within his teachings, are all of the answers that we all must [[understand]] and [[practice]] in our life. [[Our Master]] lived this life in the [[flesh]] for all of [[Nebadon|his universe]] to [[witness]], to teach all of his [[children]] the better way, the [[righteous]] way, the only way of seeking and finding [[the Father]]. Let us not be concerned so much with a [[book of revelation]]s, but rather in our life how we can [[learn]] and show another the way to [[the Father]]. Interesting to note, however, that others have asked me similar requests. I cannot produce such [[materials]] for you. This is something that we are particularly [[prohibited]] in doing.

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Q. Welmek, I have a question that I [[think]] several of us [[discussed]] after our last meeting last week. We had some [[visitors]] from out of town who had picked up a hitchhiker, a [[homeless]] man who came into our [[meeting]]; and we were put into a situation where this man needed a place to [[sleep]]. We all felt like we were put on the spot. Here we were [[speaking]] of our [[love]] of [[Jesus]] and love of [[the Father]] and caring for each other and [[acting]] as if our [[neighbor]] is [[Jesus]], and this man was asking for a place to stay, yet we were all [[hesitant]] to let this stranger stay within our midst. We felt somewhat [[hypocritical]]. Several of us talked about it after the meeting and as the week [[progressed]]. I guess maybe what we need is a little bit of [[guidance]] from you as to where the lines are drawn. Should we let this man stay in our [[homes]]? Is it un-Christian like to not let him stay in our [[home]]? Can you give us some [[guidance]] in this area?

Q. Welmek, I have a question that I [[think]] several of us [[discussed]] after our last meeting last week. We had some [[visitors]] from out of town who had picked up a hitchhiker, a [[homeless]] man who came into our [[meeting]]; and we were put into a situation where this man needed a place to [[sleep]]. We all felt like we were put on the spot. Here we were [[speaking]] of our [[love]] of [[Jesus]] and love of [[the Father]] and caring for each other and [[acting]] as if our [[neighbor]] is [[Jesus]], and this man was asking for a place to stay, yet we were all [[hesitant]] to let this stranger stay within our midst. We felt somewhat [[hypocritical]]. Several of us talked about it after the meeting and as the week [[progressed]]. I guess maybe what we need is a little bit of [[guidance]] from you as to where the lines are drawn. Should we let this man stay in our [[homes]]? Is it un-Christian like to not let him stay in our [[home]]? Can you give us some [[guidance]] in this area?

Q. During the meeting. Yes, we did. Dee provided him with a room, I understand.

Q. During the meeting. Yes, we did. Dee provided him with a room, I understand.

A. I [[understand]] that several of you contributed to this [[fact]]. And so it was. I will never ask you to do anything which you are not [[comfortable]] in doing. There are many who need help; yet you must, in your [[wise]] [[judgment]], determine what you should and shouldn't do. The [[fact]] that you were [[desirous]] to help says much about your [[development]] to this point in time. Yet there are situations on [[your planet]], that while your [[intention]] may be to help, the [[person]] whom you are trying to help may not be so [[motivated]], may indeed turn your [[good]] [[intention]] into harm or destruction. Each situation must be assessed according to your best [[judgment]]. How can I give you guidelines other than to say this: if you're [[motivated]] by [[love]], if your [[desire]] is to do [[good]], if your assessment, your better [[judgment]] tells you that, as in this case, it is better to let this person [[sleep]] by themself, somewhere else, then so be it. You are not [[hypocritical]] in what you did. You allowed this [[person]] to come into your house, you [[shared]] [[food]], you shared [[money]], you shared [[friendship]], you shared [[concepts]] of [[the Father]]. Whether this [[individual]] [[understood]] what happened or not, is not for you to concern yourself with. For if you were to take this [[individual]] into your house, then would you not feel compelled to take all those who [[wander]] about [[the planet]] such as he into your house? This is impossible, obviously. What I am concerned with for each of you is your [[motivation]], is your [[desire]]; but as I have said, you must be [[wise]] as the serpent[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]. You must ascertain what will [[hurt]] you and if you have determined that there is a [[potential]] of harm, you are not asked to harm yourselves. For I would not do that, and [[Michael]] would not do that. Indeed, we have things that we [[wish]] for you to do in the [[future]]. Therefore, we [[admonish]] you to take care of yourselves and not put yourself in a situation that could [[jeopardize]] or become [[injurious]]. But, what happened that day was most interesting to several of you. And I believed that some of you did [[learn]] something about yourself. As to the [[reality]] of this person, I will not comment. Each of you must [[decide]] for yourself what it is that you [[learned]] and what you might do in a situation similar to this in the [[future]].

A. I [[understand]] that several of you contributed to this [[fact]]. And so it was. I will never ask you to do anything which you are not [[comfortable]] in doing. There are many who need help; yet you must, in your [[wise]] [[judgment]], determine what you should and shouldn't do. The [[fact]] that you were [[desirous]] to help says much about your [[development]] to this point in time. Yet there are situations on [[your planet]], that while your [[intention]] may be to help, the [[person]] whom you are trying to help may not be so [[motivated]], may indeed turn your [[good]] [[intention]] into harm or destruction. Each situation must be assessed according to your best [[judgment]]. How can I give you guidelines other than to say this: if you're [[motivated]] by [[love]], if your [[desire]] is to do [[good]], if your assessment, your better [[judgment]] tells you that, as in this case, it is better to let this person [[sleep]] by themself, somewhere else, then so be it. You are not [[hypocritical]] in what you did. You allowed this [[person]] to come into your house, you [[shared]] [[food]], you shared [[money]], you shared [[friendship]], you shared [[concepts]] of [[the Father]]. Whether this [[individual]] [[understood]] what happened or not, is not for you to concern yourself with. For if you were to take this [[individual]] into your house, then would you not feel compelled to take all those who [[wander]] about [[the planet]] such as he into your house? This is impossible, obviously. What I am concerned with for each of you is your [[motivation]], is your [[desire]]; but as I have said, you must be [[wise]] as the serpent[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_10]. You must ascertain what will [[hurt]] you and if you have determined that there is a [[potential]] of harm, you are not asked to harm yourselves. For I would not do that, and [[Michael]] would not do that. Indeed, we have things that we [[wish]] for you to do in the [[future]]. Therefore, we [[admonish]] you to take care of yourselves and not put yourself in a situation that could [[jeopardize]] or become [[injurious]]. But, what happened that day was most interesting to several of you. And I believed that some of you did [[learn]] something about yourself. As to the [[reality]] of this person, I will not comment. Each of you must [[decide]] for yourself what it is that you [[learned]] and what you might do in a situation similar to this in the [[future]].

Q. Welmek, I have a [[question]]. As a [[human]] on this world, there's much concern about the [[environment]] and the [[ecology]]. I think about this quite a bit. I [[wonder]], since humans have [[free will]] and we seem to be doing a lot of damage to this world, are there any...is the [[administration]], if you will, managing this [[problem]]? Are we going to be allowed to continue this [[cycle]] of destruction?

Q. Welmek, I have a [[question]]. As a [[human]] on this world, there's much concern about the [[environment]] and the [[ecology]]. I think about this quite a bit. I [[wonder]], since humans have [[free will]] and we seem to be doing a lot of damage to this world, are there any...is the [[administration]], if you will, managing this [[problem]]? Are we going to be allowed to continue this [[cycle]] of destruction?