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==Session 2==
 
==Session 2==
 
===Opening===
 
===Opening===
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Good evening, class. This is Andrew. The session will focus on the idea of Truth.  
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Good evening, class. This is Andrew. The session will [[focus]] on the [[idea]] of [[Truth]].  
 
===Lesson===
 
===Lesson===
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Truth is a value transcending material fact. Truth partakes of universal spiritual values. That is why, when you encounter the truth, you experience it not only in your mind, but in your heart as well. Truth has a harmony about it; a ring to it. It may be experienced deeply, honestly, sincerely, as if you were experiencing a reality as sure as any you have known.
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===='''''[[Truth]]'''''====
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[[Truth]] is a [[value]] [[transcending]] [[material]] [[fact]]. Truth partakes of [[universal]] [[spiritual]] values. That is why, when you encounter the [[truth]], you [[experience]] it not only in your [[mind]], but in your [[heart]] as well. Truth has a [[harmony]] about it; a ring to it. It may be [[experienced]] deeply, [[honestly]], sincerely, as if you were experiencing a [[reality]] as sure as any you have known.
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Much confusion fills your minds. The teachings of your planet, of your culture, of your time, are evolved wisdom. Truth lies beneath them, and may or may not correlate with your beliefs. A belief is a formulation of your human mind. It may or may not be based in fact. It may or may not be true. In fact, your beliefs are frequently more of a hindrance to your seeing and finding truth than a help. It is essential for you, then, to become as aware as possible of the beliefs that you hold in your mind, to examine them, one by one, as you become aware of them, and hold them up to the mirror of truth. We would have you learn to break through the vale of self-deception to see reality in a clear light. It is our mission to bring you light. Many of the beliefs that you hold, you hold as self-protective devices to give pseudo-meaning to your ex-perience of material reality. You fear that to give up your beliefs would leave you with nothing. But to surrender them to the truth will give you more peace and light than you can imagine.
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Much [[confusion]] fills your [[minds]]. The teachings of [[your planet]], of your [[culture]], of your time, are evolved [[wisdom]]. [[Truth]] lies beneath them, and may or may not correlate with your [[beliefs]]. A belief is a [[formulation]] of your [[human]] [[mind]]. It may or may not be based in [[fact]]. It may or may not be true. In [[fact]], your [[beliefs]] are frequently more of a hindrance to your seeing and finding [[truth]] than a help. It is [[essential]] for you, then, to become as [[aware]] as possible of the [[beliefs]] that you hold in your [[mind]], to [[examine]] them, one by one, as you become [[aware]] of them, and hold them up to the [[mirror]] of [[truth]]. We would have you [[learn]] to break through the vale of [[self]]-[[deception]] to see [[reality]] in a clear [[light]]. It is our [[mission]] to bring you [[light]]. Many of the [[beliefs]] that you hold, you hold as [[self]]-[[protective]] devices to give pseudo-meaning to your ex-perience of [[material]] [[reality]]. You [[fear]] that to give up your [[beliefs]] would leave you with nothing. But to [[surrender]] them to the [[truth]] will give you more [[peace]] and [[light]] than you can [[imagine]].
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===='''''[[Belief]]'''''====
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Primarily [[examine]] the [[beliefs]] that you hold in your [[mind]] regarding your [[brothers and sisters]]. Hold them up to the [[light]] of [[love]] and see if they stand. All [[beliefs]] not based in [[love]] are [[false]] beliefs. We would have you [[examine]] your [[prejudices]]. Do not [[separate]] yourselves into [[groups]] of "us" and "them," for all [[creatures]] were made by the same [[the Father|Father]]. And all [[mortals]] possess a [[Thought Adjuster|fragment]] of [[the Father]] within themselves. Each [[being]] you encounter presents you with an avenue for [[seeing]] [[the Father]]. All are [[loved]] equally by him. All have [[access]] to his [[grace]]. Each of us may look upon one another as if we were looking through [[Michael]]'s eyes. So search your [[hearts]] and see whether you judge one another by [[Appearance|appear-ance]], by categories, by [[status]], by [[class]], by [[gender]], by [[race]], by [[achievement]]. These are not [[worthy]] [[standards]]. They are screens that [[prevent]] you from seeing the [[reality]] of the [[being]] before you. "Love one another as I have loved you," [[our Master]] teaches. [[Pray]] for this gift.
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===='''''[[Judgment]]'''''====
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Do not hold on to [[God]], but allow him to [[flow]] freely through you in his outreach to your fellows. Attempt to let go of [[judgement]]. For judge-ment will surely [[lead]] you into [[error]] and a narrowness of [[perception]]. As you begin to look at one another with eyes of [[love]] and [[forgiveness]], [[compassion]] and [[kindness]], your [[hearts]] will more freely [[receive]] the [[blessings]] of [[love]] that [[the Father]] [[bestows]] on each of you, on each of us. [[Truth]] is that which is in [[alignment]] with [[universal]] [[law]]. [[Righteousness]] consists of using the [[law]] rightly, that is to say, using it with the [[motivation]] of love for one another. "As you have done it," said [[the Master]], "to the least of these, my brethren, so have you done it unto me." [[Celebrate]] that within each being there is [[the fragment]] of [[the Father]]. There is an [[evolving soul]]. Seek to [[recognize]] this part of one another. And [[judge]] not another being by his system of [[ego]]-beliefs or his [[degree]] of temporal [[attainment]] in any matter. There is more to say, and we will meet regularly, class. [[Study]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=UB#Part_IV._The_Life_and_Teachings_of_Jesus the life of the Master]. Pay [[attention]] to the way he [[interacted]] with the [[beings]] of [[this planet]].
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===Closing===
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Your [[sincerity]], your striving to know and to [[practice]] [[Doing the will of God|the will of God]] in your lives is [[touching]]. We [[appreciate]] you. [[Dedicate]] your lives more fully to [[cooperation]] with your [[Thought Adjusters]], for they seek to [[lead]] you in paths of [[goodness]] and [[beauty]] and [[truth]] far surpassing your current [[ability]] to [[understand]]. Continue to [[learn]] and to [[share]] and to [[grow]] and to [[worship]] with one another. Each of you has much to give the others. Each of you is [[individually]] [[strengthened]] by your [[participation]] in this [[group]]. That is all for this evening. Goodnight, my children, my brothers, my sisters. I [[wish]] you [[peace]].
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Primarily examine the beliefs that you hold in your mind regarding your brothers and sisters. Hold them up to the light of love and see if they stand. All beliefs not based in love are false beliefs. We would have you examine your prejudices. Do not separate yourselves into groups of "us" and "them," for all creatures were made by the same Father. And all mortals possess a fragment of the Father within themselves. Each being you encounter presents you with an avenue for seeing the Father. All are loved equally by him. All have access to his grace. Each of us may look upon one another as if we were looking through Michael's eyes. So search your hearts and see whether you judge one another by appear-ance, by categories, by status, by class, by gender, by race, by achievement. These are not worthy standards. They are screens that prevent you from seeing the reality of the being before you. "Love one another as I have loved you," our Master teaches. Pray for this gift.
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Do not hold on to God, but allow him to flow freely through you in his outreach to your fellows. Attempt to let go of judgement. For judge-ment will surely lead you into error and a narrowness of perception. As you begin to look at one another with eyes of love and forgiveness, compassion and kindness, your hearts will more freely receive the blessings of love that the Father bestows on each of you, on each of us. Truth is that which is in alignment with universal law. Righteousness consists of using the law rightly, that is to say, using it with the motivation of love for one another. "As you have done it," said the Master, "to the least of these, my brethren, so have you done it unto me." Celebrate that within each being there is the fragment of the Father. There is an evolving soul. Seek to recognize this part of one another. And judge not another being by his system of ego-beliefs or his degree of temporal attainment in any matter. There is more to say, and we will meet regularly, class. Study the life of the Master. Pay attention to the way he interacted with the beings of this planet.
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===Closing===
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Your sincerity, your striving to know and to practice the will of God in your lives is touching. We appreciate you. Dedicate your lives more fully to cooperation with your Thought Adjustors, for they seek to lead you in paths of goodness and beauty and truth far surpassing your current ability to understand. Continue to learn and to share and to grow and to worship with one another. Each of you has much to give the others. Each of you is individually strengthened by your participation in this group. That is all for this evening. Goodnight, my children, my brothers, my sisters. I wish you peace.
   
==Session 3==
 
==Session 3==
 
===Opening===
 
===Opening===
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