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[[Our Master]] used the word [[hunger]], implying basic need, and greed is a similar [[function]]. Usually one [[progresses]] from [[greed]] for possessions such as [[wealth]] and [[fame]], into greed for [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]], into greed for spiritual [[power]], which is a strong [[intoxicant]] while one resides in the mortal [[flesh]]. Be aware that this [[function]] of greed can not be completely eschewed (avoided) because of it's [[connection]] to will. All [[strong]] [[desire]] contains a component of greed. Desiring God's will does also. This will is the gift of God, through [[God]], through all levels of [[being]] down to [[mortals]] and because of man's basic [[animal]] nature, this will is bonded with self preservation [[instinct]], which is [[greed]]. It is good that you understand this so that you can allow God's will to [[function]] in your life by [[doing His will]], which itself is will [[strengthening]], without fearing the constant self [[judgment]] about [[greed]]. The judgment is mistaken. Is strength required? Yes. Is a strong, unified, active [[personality]] sought? Yes. Are [[wisdom]] and Grace attending? Yes. Therefore, fear not the exercise of will. You shall learn to temper it with grace.

[[Our Master]] used the word [[hunger]], implying basic need, and greed is a similar [[function]]. Usually one [[progresses]] from [[greed]] for possessions such as [[wealth]] and [[fame]], into greed for [[knowledge]] and [[understanding]], into greed for spiritual [[power]], which is a strong [[intoxicant]] while one resides in the mortal [[flesh]]. Be aware that this [[function]] of greed can not be completely eschewed (avoided) because of it's [[connection]] to will. All [[strong]] [[desire]] contains a component of greed. Desiring God's will does also. This will is the gift of God, through [[God]], through all levels of [[being]] down to [[mortals]] and because of man's basic [[animal]] nature, this will is bonded with self preservation [[instinct]], which is [[greed]]. It is good that you understand this so that you can allow God's will to [[function]] in your life by [[doing His will]], which itself is will [[strengthening]], without fearing the constant self [[judgment]] about [[greed]]. The judgment is mistaken. Is strength required? Yes. Is a strong, unified, active [[personality]] sought? Yes. Are [[wisdom]] and Grace attending? Yes. Therefore, fear not the exercise of will. You shall learn to temper it with grace.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Greed]]''''', '''''[[Avarice]]'''''====

===='''''[[Greed]]'''''====

Ham: Greetings. I am Ham. I thank you three that your [[dedication]] and [[strength]] of certitude has again created our [[group]]. Our lesson is about [[greed]] and [[avarice]]. An [[action]] fueled at it's core through [[covetousness]] and acted without [[remorse]] or the higher awareness of individual [[responsibility]] to higher reality actually is [[avarice]]. Likened to a tree without [[water]] or sunshine, the human filled with [[avarice]] slowly dies, inside first. [[Greed]] isn't always an entirely [[negative]] [[motivation]], as Ian recently taught. Greed for the extension of [[self]] into the [[morontial]] realms gives [[eternal]] life. Greed for [[knowledge]] culminates in [[wisdom]], greed for [[truth]] eventuates in the reality-izing of this [[truth]] inside the human [[heart]]. Greed for [[beauty]] eventually creates beauty through [[art]], and the greed for [[goodness]] eventuates [[growth]] in [[grace]] and [[charm]]. Within [[finite]] [[reality]] levels there is the [[necessity]] of there being a [[force]] which maintains [[The Part and the Whole|individual separation from the "whole"]]. [[Greed]] and it's various [[manifestation]] is a mindal result of this [[necessary]] [[force]]. For "I" to be maintained, it must have needs and [[desires]] that are [[unique]] and promoting of this individuality. However, when the [[self]] promoting aspects of mind take on an [[obsessive]] nature, there is [[danger]] that the [[disease]] called [[avarice]] will appear and [[eventually]], through excessive [[absorption]], shall this human separate himself increasingly from greater [[reality]], so that he who "saves his life shall lose it.

Ham: Greetings. I am Ham. I thank you three that your [[dedication]] and [[strength]] of certitude has again created our [[group]]. Our lesson is about [[greed]] and avarice. An [[action]] fueled at it's core through [[covetousness]] and acted without [[remorse]] or the higher awareness of individual [[responsibility]] to higher reality actually is avarice. Likened to a tree without [[water]] or sunshine, the human filled with avarice slowly dies, inside first. [[Greed]] isn't always an entirely [[negative]] [[motivation]], as Ian recently taught. Greed for the extension of [[self]] into the [[morontial]] realms gives [[eternal]] life. Greed for [[knowledge]] culminates in [[wisdom]], greed for [[truth]] eventuates in the reality-izing of this [[truth]] inside the human [[heart]]. Greed for [[beauty]] eventually creates beauty through [[art]], and the greed for [[goodness]] eventuates [[growth]] in [[grace]] and [[charm]]. Within [[finite]] [[reality]] levels there is the [[necessity]] of there being a [[force]] which maintains [[The Part and the Whole|individual separation from the "whole"]]. [[Greed]] and it's various [[manifestation]] is a mindal result of this [[necessary]] [[force]]. For "I" to be maintained, it must have needs and [[desires]] that are [[unique]] and promoting of this individuality. However, when the [[self]] promoting aspects of mind take on an [[obsessive]] nature, there is [[danger]] that the [[disease]] called avarice will appear and [[eventually]], through excessive [[absorption]], shall this human separate himself increasingly from greater [[reality]], so that he who "saves his life shall lose it.

 

===='''''[[Balance]]''''', '''''[[Ascension]]'''''====

===='''''[[Balance]]''''', '''''[[Ascension]]'''''====

[[Our Master]] maintained superb and exquisitely masterful [[balance]] between the forces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualism self-reliance] and the forces of [[Deity]] [[embrace]]. In every human life, there are [[contradictory]] forces pushing and pulling at the [[personality]]. This human personality has to maintain [[self]]-[[respect]] while disclaiming all credit for [[achievement]]. He must maintain self-[[composure]] while experiencing the fullness of [[emotional]] [[transports]]. He needs a certain degree of [[self]]-[[maintenance]] and yet must his needs against the need of his [[family]], his [[community]], his state, and the world situation as a whole. No man can adequately determine his correct [[balance]] within these [[conflicting]] interests. He can only [[judge]] the merits of his character in [[comparison]] with that of [[Jesus]] and His commandments. [[Shun]], therefore, human [[effort]] at judging each other or even yourselves; rather, strive only to correctly maintain [[balance]] as you [[ascend]] heavenward. All else is in Father's hands. Regard your [[life]] as though all depended on [[Balance|BALANCE]] not [[Motion|MOTION]] and as you strive to maintain balance that all [[sincere]] [[effort]] avails and that God holds the sincere [[heart]] as though it were gold, precious in His [[sight]]. Sincerely seek [[balance]] and He will give you the [[wisdom]] to understand its [[achievement]] or its lack of achievement also.

[[Our Master]] maintained superb and exquisitely masterful [[balance]] between the forces of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Individualism self-reliance] and the forces of [[Deity]] [[embrace]]. In every human life, there are [[contradictory]] forces pushing and pulling at the [[personality]]. This human personality has to maintain [[self]]-[[respect]] while disclaiming all credit for [[achievement]]. He must maintain self-[[composure]] while experiencing the fullness of [[emotional]] [[transports]]. He needs a certain degree of [[self]]-[[maintenance]] and yet must his needs against the need of his [[family]], his [[community]], his state, and the world situation as a whole. No man can adequately determine his correct [[balance]] within these [[conflicting]] interests. He can only [[judge]] the merits of his character in [[comparison]] with that of [[Jesus]] and His commandments. [[Shun]], therefore, human [[effort]] at judging each other or even yourselves; rather, strive only to correctly maintain [[balance]] as you [[ascend]] heavenward. All else is in Father's hands. Regard your [[life]] as though all depended on [[Balance|BALANCE]] not [[Motion|MOTION]] and as you strive to maintain balance that all [[sincere]] [[effort]] avails and that God holds the sincere [[heart]] as though it were gold, precious in His [[sight]]. Sincerely seek [[balance]] and He will give you the [[wisdom]] to understand its [[achievement]] or its lack of achievement also.

[[God]] raises men, not the other way around. When one is [[sincerely]] [[poised]] and seeking God, then does He send all [[necessary]] aid and [[ascends]] the man Himself. [[Humankind]] too greedily seek [[ascension]] through means of their own and it avails nothing. [[Mankind]] has a million ways to [[artificially]] ascend, [[individuals]], [[groups]], even nations and they all fall again. [[Individual]] [[human being]]s ascend one at a time and by their sincere [[conviction]] of [[truth]] are they known to [[the Father]]. They may seek to be [[wise]] without experientially experiencing [[wisdom]]; they may seek to teach [[truth]] without residing within it's gentle [[bosom]]; they may [[aspire]] to [[goodness]] without experiencing the [[spiritual]] and they will fall back to their true level of [[maturity]] when the winds of [[adversity]] blow down their houses of cards. [[Wisdom]] isn't contained in [[cleverness]] anymore than [[knowledge]] is contained in [[facts]]. Thank you for coming this evening. I have enjoyed delivering this lesson, somewhat rambling though it may have been.

[[God]] raises men, not the other way around. When one is [[sincerely]] [[poised]] and seeking God, then does He send all [[necessary]] aid and [[ascends]] the man Himself. [[Humankind]] too greedily seek [[ascension]] through means of their own and it avails nothing. [[Mankind]] has a million ways to [[artificially]] ascend, [[individuals]], [[groups]], even nations and they all fall again. [[Individual]] [[human being]]s ascend one at a time and by their sincere [[conviction]] of [[truth]] are they known to [[the Father]]. They may seek to be [[wise]] without experientially experiencing [[wisdom]]; they may seek to teach [[truth]] without residing within it's gentle [[bosom]]; they may [[aspire]] to [[goodness]] without experiencing the [[spiritual]] and they will fall back to their true level of [[maturity]] when the winds of [[adversity]] blow down their [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_cards houses of cards]. [[Wisdom]] isn't contained in [[cleverness]] anymore than [[knowledge]] is contained in [[facts]]. Thank you for coming this evening. I have enjoyed delivering this lesson, somewhat rambling though it may have been.

 

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Question: What can I do in my daily life to live more for [[the Master]]?

Question: What can I do in my daily life to live more for [[the Master]]?

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