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100:7.1 Although the [[average]] [[mortal]] of [[Urantia]] cannot [[hope]] to [[attain]] the high [[perfection]] of [[character]] which [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] acquired while [[sojourning]] in the [[flesh]], it is altogether [[possible]] for every [[mortal]] believer to [[develop]] a strong and [[unified]] [[personality]] along the [[perfected]] lines of the [[Jesus]] [[personality]]. The [[unique]] feature of [[the Master]]'s [[personality]] was not so much its [[perfection]] as its [[symmetry]], its exquisite and [[balanced]] [[unification]]. The most [[effective]] presentation of [[Jesus]] consists in following the example of the one who said, as he [[gestured]] toward [[the Master]] standing before his accusers, "Behold the man!"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_19]

100:7.1 Although the [[average]] [[mortal]] of [[Urantia]] cannot [[hope]] to [[attain]] the high [[perfection]] of [[character]] which [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] acquired while [[sojourning]] in the [[flesh]], it is altogether [[possible]] for every [[mortal]] believer to [[develop]] a strong and [[unified]] [[personality]] along the [[perfected]] lines of the [[Jesus]] [[personality]]. The [[unique]] feature of [[the Master]]'s [[personality]] was not so much its [[perfection]] as its [[symmetry]], its exquisite and [[balanced]] [[unification]]. The most [[effective]] presentation of [[Jesus]] consists in following the example of the one who said, as he [[gestured]] toward [[the Master]] standing before his accusers, "Behold the man!"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_19]

100:7.2 The unfailing [[kindness]] of [[Jesus]] [[touched]] the [[hearts]] of men, but his stalwart [[strength]] of [[character]] [[amazed]] his followers. He was truly [[sincere]]; there was nothing of the [[hypocrite]] in him. He was free from [[affectation]]; he was always so refreshingly [[genuine]]. He never stooped to [[pretense]], and he never resorted to shamming. He lived the [[truth]], even as he taught it. He was the [[truth]]. He was constrained to [[proclaim]] saving [[truth]] to his [[generation]], even though such [[sincerity]] sometimes caused [[pain]]. He was unquestioningly [[loyal]] to all [[truth]].

100:7.2 The unfailing [[kindness]] of [[Jesus]] [[touched]] the [[hearts]] of men, but his stalwart [[strength]] of [[character]] [[amazed]] his followers. He was truly [[sincere]]; there was nothing of the [[hypocrite]] in him. He was free from [[affectation]]; he was always so refreshingly [[genuine]]. He never stooped to [[pretense]], and he never resorted to shamming. He lived the [[truth]], even as he taught it. He was the [[truth]]. He was constrained to [[proclaim]] saving [[truth]] to his [[generation]], even though such [[sincerity]] sometimes caused [[pain]]. He was unquestioningly [[loyal]] to all [[truth]].

100:7.3 But [[the Master]] was so reasonable, so approachable. He was so [[practical]] in all his [[ministry]], while all his [[plans]] were characterized by such [[sanctified]] [[common sense]]. He was so free from all freakish, erratic, and [[eccentric]] [[tendencies]]. He was never capricious, whimsical, or [[Frenzy|hysterical]]. In all his teaching and in [[everything]] he did there was always an exquisite [[discrimination]] [[associated]] with an extraordinary sense of [[propriety]].

100:7.3 But [[the Master]] was so reasonable, so approachable. He was so [[practical]] in all his [[ministry]], while all his [[plans]] were characterized by such [[sanctified]] [[common sense]]. He was so free from all freakish, erratic, and [[eccentric]] [[tendencies]]. He was never capricious, whimsical, or [[Frenzy|hysterical]]. In all his teaching and in [[everything]] he did there was always an exquisite [[discrimination]] [[associated]] with an extraordinary sense of [[propriety]].

100:7.4 The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_53#53:8._THE_SON_OF_MAN_ON_URANTIA Son of Man] was always a well-[[poised]] [[personality]]. Even his enemies [[maintained]] a wholesome [[respect]] for him; they even [[feared]] his [[presence]]. Jesus was unafraid. He was surcharged with [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]], but he never became [[fanatical]]. He was [[emotionally]] active but never flighty. He was [[imaginative]] but always [[practical]]. He frankly faced the [[realities]] of life, but he was never dull or [[prosaic]]. He was [[courageous]] but never reckless; [[prudent]] but never cowardly. He was [[sympathetic]] but not [[sentimental]]; [[unique]] but not [[eccentric]]. He was [[pious]] but not sanctimonious. And he was so well-[[poised]] because he was so perfectly [[unified]].

100:7.4 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_53#53:8._THE_SON_OF_MAN_ON_URANTIA Son of Man] was always a well-[[poised]] [[personality]]. Even his enemies [[maintained]] a wholesome [[respect]] for him; they even [[feared]] his [[presence]]. Jesus was unafraid. He was surcharged with [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]], but he never became [[fanatical]]. He was [[emotionally]] active but never flighty. He was [[imaginative]] but always [[practical]]. He frankly faced the [[realities]] of life, but he was never dull or [[prosaic]]. He was [[courageous]] but never reckless; [[prudent]] but never cowardly. He was [[sympathetic]] but not [[sentimental]]; [[unique]] but not [[eccentric]]. He was [[pious]] but not sanctimonious. And he was so well-[[poised]] because he was so perfectly [[unified]].

100:7.5 Jesus' [[originality]] was unstifled. He was not bound by [[tradition]] or [[handicapped]] by [[enslavement]] to narrow [[conventionality]]. He spoke with undoubted [[confidence]] and taught with [[absolute]] [[authority]]. But his superb [[originality]] did not cause him to overlook the [[gems]] of [[truth]] in the teachings of his predecessors and contemporaries. And the most [[original]] of his teachings was the emphasis of [[love]] and [[mercy]] in the place of [[fear]] and [[sacrifice]].

100:7.5 Jesus' [[originality]] was unstifled. He was not bound by [[tradition]] or [[handicapped]] by [[enslavement]] to narrow [[conventionality]]. He spoke with undoubted [[confidence]] and taught with [[absolute]] [[authority]]. But his superb [[originality]] did not cause him to overlook the [[gems]] of [[truth]] in the teachings of his predecessors and contemporaries. And the most [[original]] of his teachings was the emphasis of [[love]] and [[mercy]] in the place of [[fear]] and [[sacrifice]].

100:7.6 [[Jesus]] was very broad in his [[outlook]]. He exhorted his followers to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] to all peoples. He was [[free]] from all narrow-mindedness. His [[sympathetic]] [[heart]] [[embraced]] all [[mankind]], even a [[universe]]. Always his [[invitation]] was, "Whosoever will, let him come."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_12]

100:7.6 [[Jesus]] was very broad in his [[outlook]]. He exhorted his followers to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] to all peoples. He was [[free]] from all narrow-mindedness. His [[sympathetic]] [[heart]] [[embraced]] all [[mankind]], even a [[universe]]. Always his [[invitation]] was, "Whosoever will, let him come."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_12]

100:7.7 Of [[Jesus]] it was truly said, "He trusted God."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_27] As a man among men he most [[sublimely]] [[trusted]] [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. He [[trusted]] his [[Father]] as a little child trusts his [[earthly]] [[parent]]. His [[faith]] was [[perfect]] but never presumptuous. No matter how [[cruel]] [[nature]] might appear to be or how indifferent to man's [[welfare]] on [[earth]], [[Jesus]] never faltered in his [[faith]]. He was [[immune]] to [[disappointment]] and impervious to [[persecution]]. He was untouched by [[apparent]] [[failure]].

100:7.7 Of [[Jesus]] it was truly said, "He trusted God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_27] As a man among men he most [[sublimely]] [[trusted]] [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. He [[trusted]] his [[Father]] as a little child trusts his [[earthly]] [[parent]]. His [[faith]] was [[perfect]] but never presumptuous. No matter how [[cruel]] [[nature]] might appear to be or how indifferent to man's [[welfare]] on [[earth]], [[Jesus]] never faltered in his [[faith]]. He was [[immune]] to [[disappointment]] and impervious to [[persecution]]. He was untouched by [[apparent]] [[failure]].

100:7.8 He [[loved]] men as [[brothers]], at the same time [[recognizing]] how they [[differed]] in [[innate]] [[endowments]] and acquired [[qualities]]. "He went about doing good."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.10]

100:7.8 He [[loved]] men as [[brothers]], at the same time [[recognizing]] how they [[differed]] in [[innate]] [[endowments]] and acquired [[qualities]]. "He went about doing good."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.10]

100:7.9 [[Jesus]] was an unusually cheerful [[person]], but he was not a blind and unreasoning [[optimist]]. His constant [[word]] of exhortation was, "Be of good cheer."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16] He could [[maintain]] this [[confident]] [[attitude]] because of his unswerving [[trust]] in [[God]] and his unshakable [[confidence]] in man. He was always [[touchingly]] [[considerate]] of all men because he [[loved]] them and believed in them. Still he was always true to his [[convictions]] and [[magnificently]] firm in his [[devotion]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]].

100:7.9 [[Jesus]] was an unusually cheerful [[person]], but he was not a blind and unreasoning [[optimist]]. His constant [[word]] of exhortation was, "Be of good cheer."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16] He could [[maintain]] this [[confident]] [[attitude]] because of his unswerving [[trust]] in [[God]] and his unshakable [[confidence]] in man. He was always [[touchingly]] [[considerate]] of all men because he [[loved]] them and believed in them. Still he was always true to his [[convictions]] and [[magnificently]] firm in his [[devotion]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]].

100:7.10 [[The Master]] was always [[generous]]. He never grew weary of saying, "It is more [[blessed]] to give than to [[receive]]."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.20] Said he, "Freely you have received, freely give."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_10] And yet, with all of his unbounded [[generosity]], he was never wasteful or extravagant. He taught that you must [[believe]] to [[receive]] [[salvation]]. "For every one who [[seeks]] shall [[receive]]."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11]

100:7.10 [[The Master]] was always [[generous]]. He never grew weary of saying, "It is more [[blessed]] to give than to [[receive]]."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.20] Said he, "Freely you have received, freely give."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_10] And yet, with all of his unbounded [[generosity]], he was never wasteful or extravagant. He taught that you must [[believe]] to [[receive]] [[salvation]]. "For every one who [[seeks]] shall [[receive]]."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11]

100:7.11 He was [[candid]], but always [[kind]]. Said he, "If it were not so, I would have told you."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] He was frank, but always [[friendly]]. He was outspoken in his [[love]] for the [[sinner]] and in his hatred for sin. But throughout all this [[amazing]] frankness he was unerringly [[fair]].

100:7.11 He was [[candid]], but always [[kind]]. Said he, "If it were not so, I would have told you."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] He was frank, but always [[friendly]]. He was outspoken in his [[love]] for the [[sinner]] and in his hatred for sin. But throughout all this [[amazing]] frankness he was unerringly [[fair]].

100:7.12 Jesus was [[consistently]] cheerful, notwithstanding he sometimes drank deeply of the cup of [[human]] [[sorrow]]. He fearlessly faced the [[realities]] of [[existence]], yet was he filled with [[enthusiasm]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But he [[controlled]] his [[enthusiasm]]; it never controlled him. He was unreservedly [[dedicated]] to "the Father's business."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] This [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]] led his unspiritual brethren to think he was beside himself, but the onlooking [[universe]] appraised him as the [[model]] of [[sanity]] and the [[pattern]] of [[supreme]] [[mortal]] [[devotion]] to the high [[standards]] of [[spiritual]] living. And his [[controlled]] [[enthusiasm]] was [[contagious]]; his associates were constrained to [[share]] his [[divine]] [[optimism]].

100:7.12 Jesus was [[consistently]] cheerful, notwithstanding he sometimes drank deeply of the cup of [[human]] [[sorrow]]. He fearlessly faced the [[realities]] of [[existence]], yet was he filled with [[enthusiasm]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But he [[controlled]] his [[enthusiasm]]; it never controlled him. He was unreservedly [[dedicated]] to "the Father's business."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] This [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]] led his unspiritual brethren to think he was beside himself, but the onlooking [[universe]] appraised him as the [[model]] of [[sanity]] and the [[pattern]] of [[supreme]] [[mortal]] [[devotion]] to the high [[standards]] of [[spiritual]] living. And his [[controlled]] [[enthusiasm]] was [[contagious]]; his associates were constrained to [[share]] his [[divine]] [[optimism]].

100:7.13 This man of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee] was not a man of [[sorrows]]; he was a soul of [[gladness]]. Always was he saying, "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_5] But when [[duty]] required, he was willing to walk [[courageously]] through the "valley of the shadow of death."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_23] He was gladsome but at the same time [[humble]].

100:7.13 This man of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee] was not a man of [[sorrows]]; he was a soul of [[gladness]]. Always was he saying, "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_5] But when [[duty]] required, he was willing to walk [[courageously]] through the "valley of the shadow of death."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_23] He was gladsome but at the same time [[humble]].

100:7.14 His [[courage]] was equaled only by his [[patience]]. When pressed to [[act]] prematurely, he would only reply, "My hour has not yet come."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] He was never in a hurry; his [[composure]] was [[sublime]]. But he was often indignant at [[evil]], intolerant of [[sin]]. He was often mightily moved to [[resist]] that which was inimical to the [[welfare]] of his [[children]] on [[earth]]. But his indignation against sin never led to [[anger]] at the [[sinner]].

100:7.14 His [[courage]] was equaled only by his [[patience]]. When pressed to [[act]] prematurely, he would only reply, "My hour has not yet come."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] He was never in a hurry; his [[composure]] was [[sublime]]. But he was often indignant at [[evil]], intolerant of [[sin]]. He was often mightily moved to [[resist]] that which was inimical to the [[welfare]] of his [[children]] on [[earth]]. But his indignation against sin never led to [[anger]] at the [[sinner]].

100:7.15 His [[courage]] was [[magnificent]], but he was never foolhardy. His watchword was, "Fear not."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_12] His [[bravery]] was lofty and his [[courage]] often [[heroic]]. But his [[courage]] was linked with [[discretion]] and [[controlled]] by [[reason]]. It was [[courage]] [[born]] of [[faith]], not the recklessness of blind [[presumption]]. He was truly [[brave]] but never audacious.

100:7.15 His [[courage]] was [[magnificent]], but he was never foolhardy. His watchword was, "Fear not."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_12] His [[bravery]] was lofty and his [[courage]] often [[heroic]]. But his [[courage]] was linked with [[discretion]] and [[controlled]] by [[reason]]. It was [[courage]] [[born]] of [[faith]], not the recklessness of blind [[presumption]]. He was truly [[brave]] but never audacious.

100:7.16 [[The Master]] was a [[pattern]] of [[reverence]]. The [[prayer]] of even his [[youth]] began, "Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11] He was even [[respectful]] of the faulty [[worship]] of his fellows. But this did not deter him from making [[attacks]] on [[religious]] [[traditions]] or assaulting [[errors]] of [[human]] [[belief]]. He was [[reverential]] of true [[holiness]], and yet he could justly [[appeal]] to his fellows, saying, "Who among you convicts me of sin?"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_8]

100:7.16 [[The Master]] was a [[pattern]] of [[reverence]]. The [[prayer]] of even his [[youth]] began, "Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11] He was even [[respectful]] of the faulty [[worship]] of his fellows. But this did not deter him from making [[attacks]] on [[religious]] [[traditions]] or assaulting [[errors]] of [[human]] [[belief]]. He was [[reverential]] of true [[holiness]], and yet he could justly [[appeal]] to his fellows, saying, "Who among you convicts me of sin?"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_8]

100:7.17 [[Jesus]] was great because he was [[good]], and yet he fraternized with the little [[children]]. He was [[gentle]] and unassuming in his [[personal]] life, and yet he was the [[perfected]] man of a [[universe]]. His associates called him [[the Master|Master]] unbidden.

100:7.17 [[Jesus]] was great because he was [[good]], and yet he fraternized with the little [[children]]. He was [[gentle]] and unassuming in his [[personal]] life, and yet he was the [[perfected]] man of a [[universe]]. His associates called him [[the Master|Master]] unbidden.

100:7.18 [[Jesus]] was the [[perfectly]] [[unified]] [[human]] [[personality]]. And today, as in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee], he continues to [[unify]] [[mortal]] [[experience]] and to [[co-ordinate]] human endeavors. He [[unifies]] life, [[ennobles]] [[character]], and [[simplifies]] [[experience]]. He enters the [[human]] [[mind]] to elevate, [[transform]], and [[transfigure]] it. It is [[literally]] true: "If any man has Christ Jesus within him, he is a new creature; old things are passing away; behold, all things are becoming new."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_V]

100:7.18 [[Jesus]] was the [[perfectly]] [[unified]] [[human]] [[personality]]. And today, as in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee], he continues to [[unify]] [[mortal]] [[experience]] and to [[co-ordinate]] human endeavors. He [[unifies]] life, [[ennobles]] [[character]], and [[simplifies]] [[experience]]. He enters the [[human]] [[mind]] to elevate, [[transform]], and [[transfigure]] it. It is [[literally]] true: "If any man has Christ Jesus within him, he is a new creature; old things are passing away; behold, all things are becoming new."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_V]

100:7.19 Presented by a [[Melchizedek]] of [[Nebadon]].

100:7.19 Presented by a [[Melchizedek]] of [[Nebadon]].

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[[Category:Paper 100 - Religion in Human Experience]]

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