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==PAPER 133: THE RETURN FROM ROME==

==PAPER 133: THE RETURN FROM ROME==

133:0.1 When preparing to leave [[Rome]], [[Jesus]] said [[good-bye]] to none of his [[friends]]. The [[scribe]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus] appeared in [[Rome]] without announcement and disappeared in like [[manner]]. It was a full year before those who knew and [[loved]] him gave up [[hope]] of seeing him again. Before the end of the second year small [[groups]] of those who had known him found themselves drawn [[together]] by their common interest in his [[teachings]] and through [[mutual]] [[memory]] of their good times with him. And these small groups of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoics], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_cults mystery cultists] continued to hold these irregular and informal meetings right up to the time of the [[appearance]] in [[Rome]] of the first preachers of the [[Christian]] [[religion]].

133:0.1 When preparing to leave [[Rome]], [[Jesus]] said [[good-bye]] to none of his [[friends]]. The [[scribe]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus] appeared in [[Rome]] without announcement and disappeared in like [[manner]]. It was a full year before those who knew and [[loved]] him gave up [[hope]] of seeing him again. Before the end of the second year small [[groups]] of those who had known him found themselves drawn [[together]] by their common interest in his [[teachings]] and through [[mutual]] [[memory]] of their good times with him. And these small groups of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism Stoics], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics], and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystery_cults mystery cultists] continued to hold these irregular and informal meetings right up to the time of the [[appearance]] in [[Rome]] of the first preachers of the [[Christian]] [[religion]].

133:0.2 Gonod and Ganid had purchased so many things in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and [[Rome]] that they sent all their belongings on ahead by pack train to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum], while the three travelers walked [[leisure]]ly across [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Italy Italy] over the great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way Appian Way]. On this [[journey]] they encountered all sorts of [[human being]]s. Many [[noble]] Roman [[citizens]] and [[Greek]] colonists lived along this road, but already the progeny of great numbers of inferior [[slaves]] were beginning to make their [[appearance]].

133:0.2 Gonod and Ganid had purchased so many things in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and [[Rome]] that they sent all their belongings on ahead by pack train to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum], while the three travelers walked [[leisure]]ly across [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Italy Italy] over the great [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appian_Way Appian Way]. On this [[journey]] they encountered all sorts of [[human being]]s. Many [[noble]] Roman [[citizens]] and [[Greek]] colonists lived along this road, but already the progeny of great numbers of inferior [[slaves]] were beginning to make their [[appearance]].

133:0.3 One day while resting at lunch, about halfway to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum], Ganid asked [[Jesus]] a direct question as to what he thought of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_caste_system India]'s [[caste]] system. Said Jesus: " Though [[human being]]s differ in many ways, the one from another, before [[God]] and in the spiritual world all [[mortals]] stand on an [[equal]] footing. There are only two [[groups]] of [[mortals]] in the eyes of God: those who [[desire]] to do his will and those who do not. As the [[universe]] looks upon an [[inhabited world]], it likewise [[discerns]] two great [[classes]]: those who [[know]] [[God]] and those who do not. Those who cannot know God are reckoned among the [[animals]] of any given realm. [[Mankind]] can appropriately be divided into many [[classes]] in accordance with differing qualifications, as they may be viewed [[physically]], [[mentally]], [[socially]], vocationally, or [[morally]], but as these different classes of [[mortals]] appear before the [[judgment]] bar of God, they stand on an [[equal]] footing; [[God]] is truly no respecter of [[persons]]. Although you cannot [[escape]] the [[recognition]] of differential [[human]] [[abilities]] and [[endowments]] in matters [[intellectual]], [[social]], and [[moral]], you should make no such distinctions in the [[spiritual]] [[brotherhood]] of men when assembled for [[worship]] in the [[presence]] of [[God]]. "

133:0.3 One day while resting at lunch, about halfway to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum], Ganid asked [[Jesus]] a direct question as to what he thought of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_caste_system India]'s [[caste]] system. Said Jesus: " Though [[human being]]s differ in many ways, the one from another, before [[God]] and in the spiritual world all [[mortals]] stand on an [[equal]] footing. There are only two [[groups]] of [[mortals]] in the eyes of God: those who [[desire]] to do his will and those who do not. As the [[universe]] looks upon an [[inhabited world]], it likewise [[discerns]] two great [[classes]]: those who [[know]] [[God]] and those who do not. Those who cannot know God are reckoned among the [[animals]] of any given realm. [[Mankind]] can appropriately be divided into many [[classes]] in accordance with differing qualifications, as they may be viewed [[physically]], [[mentally]], [[socially]], vocationally, or [[morally]], but as these different classes of [[mortals]] appear before the [[judgment]] bar of God, they stand on an [[equal]] footing; [[God]] is truly no respecter of [[persons]]. Although you cannot [[escape]] the [[recognition]] of differential [[human]] [[abilities]] and [[endowments]] in matters [[intellectual]], [[social]], and [[moral]], you should make no such distinctions in the [[spiritual]] [[brotherhood]] of men when assembled for [[worship]] in the [[presence]] of [[God]]. "

==133:1. MERCY AND JUSTICE==

==133:1. MERCY AND JUSTICE==

133:1.1 A very interesting incident occurred one afternoon by the roadside as they neared [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum]. They [[observed]] a rough and bullying [[youth]] brutally attacking a smaller lad. [[Jesus]] hastened to the [[assistance]] of the assaulted [[youth]], and when he had rescued him, he tightly held on to the offender until the smaller lad had made his [[escape]]. The moment Jesus released the little bully, Ganid pounced upon the boy and began soundly to thrash him, and to Ganid's astonishment [[Jesus]] promptly interfered. After he had restrained Ganid and [[permitted]] the [[frightened]] boy to [[escape]], the [[young man]], as soon as he got his [[breath]], excitedly exclaimed: " I cannot [[understand]] you, Teacher. If [[mercy]] requires that you rescue the smaller lad, does not [[justice]] demand the punishment of the larger and offending youth? " In answering, [[Jesus]] said:

133:1.1 A very interesting incident occurred one afternoon by the roadside as they neared [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taranto Tarentum]. They [[observed]] a rough and bullying [[youth]] brutally attacking a smaller lad. [[Jesus]] hastened to the [[assistance]] of the assaulted [[youth]], and when he had rescued him, he tightly held on to the offender until the smaller lad had made his [[escape]]. The moment Jesus released the little bully, Ganid pounced upon the boy and began soundly to thrash him, and to Ganid's astonishment [[Jesus]] promptly interfered. After he had restrained Ganid and [[permitted]] the [[frightened]] boy to [[escape]], the [[young man]], as soon as he got his [[breath]], excitedly exclaimed: " I cannot [[understand]] you, Teacher. If [[mercy]] requires that you rescue the smaller lad, does not [[justice]] demand the punishment of the larger and offending youth? " In answering, [[Jesus]] said:

133:1.2 " Ganid, it is true, you do not [[understand]]. [[Mercy]] [[ministry]] is always the [[work]] of the [[individual]], but [[justice]] [[punishment]] is the [[function]] of the [[social]], governmental, or [[universe]] [[administrative]] [[groups]]. As an [[individual]] I am beholden to show [[mercy]]; I must go to the rescue of the [[assaulted]] lad, and in all [[consistency]] I may employ sufficient force to restrain the aggressor. And that is just what I did. I achieved the [[deliverance]] of the assaulted lad; that was the end of [[mercy]] [[ministry]]. Then I forcibly detained the aggressor a sufficient length of time to enable the weaker party to the [[dispute]] to make his [[escape]], after which I withdrew from the affair. I did not [[proceed]] to sit in [[judgment]] on the aggressor, thus to pass upon his [[motive]]—to [[adjudicate]] all that entered into his [[attack]] upon his fellow—and then undertake to [[execute]] the [[punishment]] which my mind might dictate as just recompense for his wrongdoing. Ganid, [[mercy]] may be lavish, but [[justice]] is [[precise]]. Cannot you [[discern]] that no [[two]] [[persons]] are likely to [[agree]] as to the punishment which would satisfy the demands of [[justice]]? One would impose forty lashes, another twenty, while still another would advise [[solitary confinement]] as a just [[punishment]]. Can you not see that on this world such [[responsibilities]] had better rest upon the [[group]] or be [[administered]] by chosen [[representatives]] of the group? In the [[universe]], [[judgment]] is vested in those who fully know the antecedents of all wrongdoing as well as its [[motivation]]. In civilized [[society]] and in an [[organized]] [[universe]] the administration of [[justice]] [[presupposes]] the passing of just sentence consequent upon [[fair]] [[judgment]], and such [[prerogatives]] are vested in the [[juridical]] groups of the worlds and in the all-knowing [[administrators]] of the higher universes of all [[creation]]. "

133:1.2 " Ganid, it is true, you do not [[understand]]. [[Mercy]] [[ministry]] is always the [[work]] of the [[individual]], but [[justice]] [[punishment]] is the [[function]] of the [[social]], governmental, or [[universe]] [[administrative]] [[groups]]. As an [[individual]] I am beholden to show [[mercy]]; I must go to the rescue of the [[Attack|assaulted]] lad, and in all [[consistency]] I may employ sufficient force to restrain the aggressor. And that is just what I did. I achieved the [[deliverance]] of the assaulted lad; that was the end of [[mercy]] [[ministry]]. Then I forcibly detained the aggressor a sufficient length of time to enable the weaker party to the [[dispute]] to make his [[escape]], after which I withdrew from the affair. I did not [[proceed]] to sit in [[judgment]] on the aggressor, thus to pass upon his [[motive]]—to [[adjudicate]] all that entered into his [[attack]] upon his fellow—and then undertake to [[execute]] the [[punishment]] which my mind might dictate as just recompense for his wrongdoing. Ganid, [[mercy]] may be lavish, but [[justice]] is [[precise]]. Cannot you [[discern]] that no [[two]] [[persons]] are likely to [[agree]] as to the punishment which would satisfy the demands of [[justice]]? One would impose forty lashes, another twenty, while still another would advise [[solitary confinement]] as a just [[punishment]]. Can you not see that on this world such [[responsibilities]] had better rest upon the [[group]] or be [[administered]] by chosen [[representatives]] of the group? In the [[universe]], [[judgment]] is vested in those who fully know the antecedents of all wrongdoing as well as its [[motivation]]. In civilized [[society]] and in an [[organized]] [[universe]] the administration of [[justice]] [[presupposes]] the passing of just sentence consequent upon [[fair]] [[judgment]], and such [[prerogatives]] are vested in the [[juridical]] groups of the worlds and in the all-knowing [[administrators]] of the higher universes of all [[creation]]. "

133:1.3 For days they talked about this [[problem]] of [[manifesting]] [[mercy]] and [[administering]] [[justice]]. And Ganid, at least to some extent, [[understood]] why [[Jesus]] would not [[engage]] in [[personal]] [[combat]]. But Ganid asked one last question, to which he never received a fully [[satisfactory]] answer; and that question was: " But, Teacher, if a stronger and ill-tempered [[creature]] should [[attack]] you and threaten to destroy you, what would you do? Would you make no [[effort]] to defend yourself? " Although [[Jesus]] could not fully and satisfactorily answer the lad's question, inasmuch as he was not willing to disclose to him that he ([[Jesus]]) was living on [[earth]] as the exemplification of the [[Paradise Father]]'s [[love]] to an onlooking [[universe]], he did say this much:

133:1.3 For days they talked about this [[problem]] of [[manifesting]] [[mercy]] and [[administering]] [[justice]]. And Ganid, at least to some extent, [[understood]] why [[Jesus]] would not [[engage]] in [[personal]] [[combat]]. But Ganid asked one last question, to which he never received a fully [[satisfactory]] answer; and that question was: " But, Teacher, if a stronger and ill-tempered [[creature]] should [[attack]] you and threaten to destroy you, what would you do? Would you make no [[effort]] to defend yourself? " Although [[Jesus]] could not fully and satisfactorily answer the lad's question, inasmuch as he was not willing to disclose to him that he ([[Jesus]]) was living on [[earth]] as the exemplification of the [[Paradise Father]]'s [[love]] to an onlooking [[universe]], he did say this much:

133:1.4 " Ganid, I can well [[understand]] how some of these [[problems]] perplex you, and I will endeavor to answer your question. First, in all [[attacks]] which might be made upon my [[person]], I would determine whether or not the aggressor was a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]—my [[brother]] in the [[flesh]]—and if I thought such a [[creature]] did not possess [[moral]] [[judgment]] and [[spiritual]] [[reason]], I would unhesitatingly defend myself to the full [[capacity]] of my [[powers]] of [[resistance]], regardless of consequences to the attacker. But I would not thus assault a fellow man of sonship status, even in [[self]]-[[defense]]. That is, I would not [[punish]] him in advance and without [[judgment]] for his assault upon me. I would by every possible artifice seek to prevent and dissuade him from making such an [[attack]] and to mitigate it in case of my failure to abort it. Ganid, I have [[absolute]] [[confidence]] in my heavenly Father's overcare; I am [[consecrated]] to [[Doing the will of God|doing the will of my Father in heaven]]. I do not believe that real harm can befall me; I do not believe that my lifework can really be jeopardized by anything my enemies might wish to visit upon me, and surely we have no [[violence]] to fear from our [[friends]]. I am absolutely [[assured]] that the entire [[universe]] is friendly to me—this all-powerful [[truth]] I insist on believing with a wholehearted [[trust]] in spite of all [[appearances]] to the contrary. "

133:1.4 " Ganid, I can well [[understand]] how some of these [[problems]] perplex you, and I will endeavor to answer your question. First, in all [[attacks]] which might be made upon my [[person]], I would determine whether or not the aggressor was a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE son of God]—my [[brother]] in the [[flesh]]—and if I thought such a [[creature]] did not possess [[moral]] [[judgment]] and [[spiritual]] [[reason]], I would unhesitatingly defend myself to the full [[capacity]] of my [[powers]] of [[resistance]], regardless of consequences to the attacker. But I would not thus assault a fellow man of sonship status, even in [[self]]-[[defense]]. That is, I would not [[punish]] him in advance and without [[judgment]] for his assault upon me. I would by every possible artifice seek to prevent and dissuade him from making such an [[attack]] and to mitigate it in case of my failure to abort it. Ganid, I have [[absolute]] [[confidence]] in my heavenly Father's overcare; I am [[consecrated]] to [[Doing the will of God|doing the will of my Father in heaven]]. I do not believe that real harm can befall me; I do not believe that my lifework can really be jeopardized by anything my enemies might wish to visit upon me, and surely we have no [[violence]] to fear from our [[friends]]. I am absolutely [[assured]] that the entire [[universe]] is friendly to me—this all-powerful [[truth]] I insist on believing with a wholehearted [[trust]] in spite of all [[appearances]] to the contrary. "

133:1.5 But Ganid was not fully [[satisfied]]. Many times they talked over these matters, and [[Jesus]] told him some of his boyhood [[experiences]] and also about Jacob the stone mason's son. On learning how Jacob appointed himself to defend [[Jesus]], Ganid said: " Oh, I begin to see! In the first place very seldom would any [[normal]] [[human being]] want to [[attack]] such a kindly person as you, and even if any one should be so unthinking as to do such a thing, there is pretty sure to be near at hand some other [[mortal]] who will fly to your [[assistance]], even as you always go to the rescue of any person you [[observe]] to be in distress. In my [[heart]], Teacher, I [[agree]] with you, but in my head I still think that if I had been Jacob, I would have enjoyed punishing those rude fellows who presumed to attack you just because they [[thought]] you would not defend yourself. I presume you are fairly safe in your [[journey]] through life since you spend much of your time helping others and ministering to your fellows in distress—well, most likely there'll always be someone on hand to defend you. " And [[Jesus]] replied: " That test has not yet come, Ganid, and when it does, we will have to abide by [[the Father]]'s will. " And that was about all the lad could get his teacher to say on this [[difficult]] subject of [[self]]-[[defense]] and [[nonresistance]]. On another occasion he did draw from [[Jesus]] the opinion that [[organized]] [[society]] had every right to employ [[force]] in the [[execution]] of its just [[mandates]].

133:1.5 But Ganid was not fully [[satisfied]]. Many times they talked over these matters, and [[Jesus]] told him some of his boyhood [[experiences]] and also about Jacob the stone mason's son. On learning how Jacob appointed himself to defend [[Jesus]], Ganid said: " Oh, I begin to see! In the first place very seldom would any [[normal]] [[human being]] want to [[attack]] such a kindly person as you, and even if any one should be so unthinking as to do such a thing, there is pretty sure to be near at hand some other [[mortal]] who will fly to your [[assistance]], even as you always go to the rescue of any person you [[observe]] to be in distress. In my [[heart]], Teacher, I [[agree]] with you, but in my head I still think that if I had been Jacob, I would have enjoyed punishing those rude fellows who presumed to attack you just because they [[thought]] you would not defend yourself. I presume you are fairly safe in your [[journey]] through life since you spend much of your time helping others and ministering to your fellows in distress—well, most likely there'll always be someone on hand to defend you. " And [[Jesus]] replied: " That test has not yet come, Ganid, and when it does, we will have to abide by [[the Father]]'s will. " And that was about all the lad could get his teacher to say on this [[difficult]] subject of [[self]]-[[defense]] and [[nonresistance]]. On another occasion he did draw from [[Jesus]] the opinion that [[organized]] [[society]] had every right to employ [[force]] in the [[execution]] of its just [[mandates]].

==133:2. EMBARKING AT TARENTUM==

==133:2. EMBARKING AT TARENTUM==

133:2.1 While tarrying at the ship landing, waiting for the boat to unload cargo, the travelers [[observed]] a man mistreating his [[wife]]. As was his [[custom]], [[Jesus]] intervened in behalf of the [[person]] subjected to [[attack]]. He stepped up behind the irate [[husband]] and, tapping him gently on the shoulder, said: " My [[friend]], may I speak with you in [[private]] for a moment? " The angry man was nonplused by such an approach and, after a [[moment]] of [[embarrassing]] hesitation, stammered out—" er—why—yes, what do you want with me? " When [[Jesus]] had led him to one side, he said: " My [[friend]], I [[perceive]] that something terrible must have happened to you; I very much [[desire]] that you tell me what could happen to such a strong man to lead him to [[attack]] his [[wife]], the [[mother]] of his children, and that right out here before all eyes. I am sure you must [[feel]] that you have some good [[reason]] for this [[assault]]. What did the [[woman]] do to deserve such treatment from her [[husband]]? As I look upon you, I [[think]] I [[discern]] in your face the [[love]] of [[justice]] if not the [[desire]] to show [[mercy]]. I venture to say that, if you found me out by the wayside, attacked by robbers, you would unhesitatingly rush to my rescue. I dare say you have done many such [[brave]] things in the [[course]] of your life. Now, my [[friend]], tell me what is the matter? Did the [[woman]] do something wrong, or did you foolishly lose your head and thoughtlessly [[assault]] her? " It was not so much what he said that [[touched]] this man's heart as the kindly look and the [[sympathetic]] smile which [[Jesus]] bestowed upon him at the conclusion of his remarks. Said the man: " I [[perceive]] you are a [[priest]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics], and I am thankful you restrained me. My [[wife]] has done no great wrong; she is a [[good]] [[woman]], but she irritates me by the [[manner]] in which she picks on me in [[public]], and I lose my temper. I am sorry for my lack of [[self]]-[[control]], and I promise to try to live up to my former [[pledge]] to one of your brothers who taught me the better way many years ago. I [[promise]] you. "

133:2.1 While tarrying at the ship landing, waiting for the boat to unload cargo, the travelers [[observed]] a man mistreating his [[wife]]. As was his [[custom]], [[Jesus]] intervened in behalf of the [[person]] subjected to [[attack]]. He stepped up behind the irate [[husband]] and, tapping him gently on the shoulder, said: " My [[friend]], may I speak with you in [[private]] for a moment? " The angry man was nonplused by such an approach and, after a [[moment]] of [[embarrassing]] hesitation, stammered out—" er—why—yes, what do you want with me? " When [[Jesus]] had led him to one side, he said: " My [[friend]], I [[perceive]] that something terrible must have happened to you; I very much [[desire]] that you tell me what could happen to such a strong man to lead him to [[attack]] his [[wife]], the [[mother]] of his children, and that right out here before all eyes. I am sure you must [[feel]] that you have some good [[reason]] for this [[assault]]. What did the [[woman]] do to deserve such treatment from her [[husband]]? As I look upon you, I [[think]] I [[discern]] in your face the [[love]] of [[justice]] if not the [[desire]] to show [[mercy]]. I venture to say that, if you found me out by the wayside, attacked by robbers, you would unhesitatingly rush to my rescue. I dare say you have done many such [[brave]] things in the [[course]] of your life. Now, my [[friend]], tell me what is the matter? Did the [[woman]] do something wrong, or did you foolishly lose your head and thoughtlessly [[assault]] her? " It was not so much what he said that [[touched]] this man's heart as the kindly look and the [[sympathetic]] smile which [[Jesus]] bestowed upon him at the conclusion of his remarks. Said the man: " I [[perceive]] you are a [[priest]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics], and I am thankful you restrained me. My [[wife]] has done no great wrong; she is a [[good]] [[woman]], but she irritates me by the [[manner]] in which she picks on me in [[public]], and I lose my temper. I am sorry for my lack of [[self]]-[[control]], and I promise to try to live up to my former [[pledge]] to one of your brothers who taught me the better way many years ago. I [[promise]] you. "

133:2.2 And then, in bidding him [[farewell]], Jesus said: " My brother, always [[remember]] that man has no rightful [[authority]] over [[woman]] unless the woman has willingly and [[voluntarily]] given him such [[authority]]. Your [[wife]] has [[engaged]] to go through life with you, to help you fight its battles, and to [[assume]] the far greater share of the burden of bearing and rearing your [[children]]; and in return for this special [[service]] it is only fair that she [[receive]] from you that special protection which man can give to [[woman]] as the [[partner]] who must carry, bear, and [[nurture]] the [[children]]. The loving care and [[consideration]] which a man is willing to [[bestow]] upon his [[wife]] and their children are the [[measure]] of that man's [[attainment]] of the higher levels of [[creative]] and [[spiritual]] [[self]]-[[consciousness]]. Do you not know that [[men]] and [[women]] are [[partners]] with [[God]] in that they [[co-operate]] to create [[beings]] who grow up to [[possess]] themselves of the [[potential]] of [[immortal]] [[souls]]? [[The Father]] in heaven treats the [[Mother Spirit|Spirit Mother]] of the [[children]] of the [[universe]] as one [[equal]] to himself. It is Godlike to [[share]] your life and all that relates thereto on [[equal]] terms with the [[mother]] [[partner]] who so fully [[shares]] with you that [[divine]] [[experience]] of reproducing yourselves in the lives of your [[children]]. If you can only [[love]] your [[children]] as God loves you, you will love and cherish your [[wife]] as [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] [[honors]] and exalts the [[Infinite Spirit]], the [[mother]] of all the spirit children of a [[Master Universe|vast universe]]. "

133:2.2 And then, in bidding him [[farewell]], Jesus said: " My brother, always [[remember]] that man has no rightful [[authority]] over [[woman]] unless the woman has willingly and [[voluntarily]] given him such [[authority]]. Your [[wife]] has [[engaged]] to go through life with you, to help you fight its battles, and to [[assume]] the far greater share of the burden of bearing and rearing your [[children]]; and in return for this special [[service]] it is only fair that she [[receive]] from you that special protection which man can give to [[woman]] as the [[partner]] who must carry, bear, and [[nurture]] the [[children]]. The loving care and [[consideration]] which a man is willing to [[bestow]] upon his [[wife]] and their children are the [[measure]] of that man's [[attainment]] of the higher levels of [[creative]] and [[spiritual]] [[self]]-[[consciousness]]. Do you not know that [[men]] and [[women]] are [[partners]] with [[God]] in that they [[co-operate]] to create [[beings]] who grow up to [[possess]] themselves of the [[potential]] of [[immortal]] [[souls]]? [[The Father]] in heaven treats the [[Mother Spirit|Spirit Mother]] of the [[children]] of the [[universe]] as one [[equal]] to himself. It is Godlike to [[share]] your life and all that relates thereto on [[equal]] terms with the [[mother]] [[partner]] who so fully [[shares]] with you that [[divine]] [[experience]] of reproducing yourselves in the lives of your [[children]]. If you can only [[love]] your [[children]] as God loves you, you will love and cherish your [[wife]] as [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] [[honors]] and exalts the [[Infinite Spirit]], the [[mother]] of all the spirit children of a [[Master Universe|vast universe]]. "

133:2.3 As they went on board the boat, they looked back upon the scene of the teary-eyed couple standing in [[silent]] [[embrace]]. Having heard the latter half of [[Jesus]]' message to the man, Gonod was all day occupied with [[meditation]]s thereon, and he resolved to reorganize his [[home]] when he returned to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India].

133:2.3 As they went on board the boat, they looked back upon the scene of the teary-eyed couple standing in [[silent]] [[embrace]]. Having heard the latter half of [[Jesus]]' message to the man, Gonod was all day occupied with [[meditation]]s thereon, and he resolved to reorganize his [[home]] when he returned to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India].

133:2.4 The [[journey]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis] was pleasant but slow as the [[wind]] was not favorable. The [[three]] spent many hours recounting their [[experiences]] in [[Rome]] and reminiscing about all that had happened to them since they first met in [[Jerusalem]]. Ganid was becoming imbued with the [[spirit]] of [[personal]] [[ministry]]. He began work on the steward of the ship, but on the second day, when he got into deep [[religious]] [[water]], he called on Joshua to help him out.

133:2.4 The [[journey]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis] was pleasant but slow as the [[wind]] was not favorable. The [[three]] spent many hours recounting their [[experiences]] in [[Rome]] and reminiscing about all that had happened to them since they first met in [[Jerusalem]]. Ganid was becoming imbued with the [[spirit]] of [[personal]] [[ministry]]. He began work on the steward of the ship, but on the second day, when he got into deep [[religious]] [[water]], he called on Joshua to help him out.

133:2.5 They spent several days at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis], the city which [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus Augustus] had founded some fifty years before as the " [[city]] of [[victory]] " in commemoration of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Actium battle of Actium], this site being the land whereon he camped with his army before the battle. They lodged in the [[home]] of one Jeramy, a [[Greek]] [[proselyte]] of the [[Jewish]] [[faith]], whom they had met on shipboard. The [[Paul, the Apostle|Apostle Paul]] spent all winter with the son of Jeramy in the same house in the [[course]] of his third missionary [[journey]]. From [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis] they sailed on the same boat for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], the capital of the Roman province of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achaia Achaia].

133:2.5 They spent several days at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis], the city which [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustus Augustus] had founded some fifty years before as the " [[city]] of [[victory]] " in commemoration of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Actium battle of Actium], this site being the land whereon he camped with his army before the battle. They lodged in the [[home]] of one Jeramy, a [[Greek]] [[proselyte]] of the [[Jewish]] [[faith]], whom they had met on shipboard. The [[Paul, the Apostle|Apostle Paul]] spent all winter with the son of Jeramy in the same house in the [[course]] of his third missionary [[journey]]. From [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicopolis Nicopolis] they sailed on the same boat for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], the capital of the Roman province of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achaia Achaia].

==133:3. AT CORINTH==     

==133:3. AT CORINTH==     

133:3.1 By the time they reached [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], Ganid was becoming very much interested in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jewish religion], and so it was not strange that, one day as they passed the [[synagogue]] and saw the people going in, he requested [[Jesus]] to take him to the service. That day they heard a learned [[rabbi]] [[discourse]] on the " [[Destiny]] of [[Israel]], " and after the service they met one Crispus, the chief ruler of this [[synagogue]]. Many times they went back to the [[synagogue]] services, but chiefly to meet Crispus. Ganid grew to be very fond of Crispus, his [[wife]], and their [[family]] of five children. He much enjoyed [[observing]] how a Jew conducted his [[family]] life.

133:3.1 By the time they reached [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], Ganid was becoming very much interested in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judaism Jewish religion], and so it was not strange that, one day as they passed the [[synagogue]] and saw the people going in, he requested [[Jesus]] to take him to the service. That day they heard a learned [[rabbi]] [[discourse]] on the " [[Destiny]] of [[Israel]], " and after the service they met one Crispus, the chief ruler of this [[synagogue]]. Many times they went back to the [[synagogue]] services, but chiefly to meet Crispus. Ganid grew to be very fond of Crispus, his [[wife]], and their [[family]] of five children. He much enjoyed [[observing]] how a Jew conducted his [[family]] life.

133:3.2 While Ganid [[studied]] [[family]] life, [[Jesus]] was teaching Crispus the better ways of religious living. Jesus held more than twenty sessions with this forward-looking Jew; and it is not surprising, years afterward, when [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] was preaching in this very [[synagogue]], and when the [[Jews]] had rejected his [[message]] and had voted to forbid his further preaching in the [[synagogue]], and when he then went to the [[gentiles]], that Crispus with his entire [[family]] [[embraced]] the new religion, and that he became one of the chief supports of the [[Christian]] church which [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] subsequently organized at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth].

133:3.2 While Ganid [[studied]] [[family]] life, [[Jesus]] was teaching Crispus the better ways of religious living. Jesus held more than twenty sessions with this forward-looking Jew; and it is not surprising, years afterward, when [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] was preaching in this very [[synagogue]], and when the [[Jews]] had rejected his [[message]] and had voted to forbid his further preaching in the [[synagogue]], and when he then went to the [[gentiles]], that Crispus with his entire [[family]] [[embraced]] the new religion, and that he became one of the chief supports of the [[Christian]] church which [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] subsequently organized at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth].

133:3.3 During the eighteen months [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] preached in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], being later joined by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas Silas] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Timothy Timothy], he met many others who had been taught by the " Jewish [[tutor]] of the son of an Indian merchant. "

133:3.3 During the eighteen months [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] preached in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth], being later joined by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas Silas] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Timothy Timothy], he met many others who had been taught by the " Jewish [[tutor]] of the son of an Indian merchant. "

133:3.4 At [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth] they met people of every [[race]] hailing from [[three]] [[continents]]. Next to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and [[Rome]], it was the most [[cosmopolitan]] city of the [[Mediterranean]] empire. There was much to [[attract]] one's [[attention]] in this city, and Ganid never grew weary of visiting the [[citadel]] which stood almost two thousand feet above the [[sea]]. He also spent a great deal of his spare time about the [[synagogue]] and in the home of Crispus. He was at first shocked, and later on [[charmed]], by the [[status]] of woman in the Jewish [[home]]; it was a [[revelation]] to this young Indian.

133:3.4 At [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth] they met people of every [[race]] hailing from [[three]] [[continents]]. Next to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria] and [[Rome]], it was the most [[cosmopolitan]] city of the [[Mediterranean]] empire. There was much to [[attract]] one's [[attention]] in this city, and Ganid never grew weary of visiting the [[citadel]] which stood almost two thousand feet above the [[sea]]. He also spent a great deal of his spare time about the [[synagogue]] and in the home of Crispus. He was at first shocked, and later on [[charmed]], by the [[status]] of woman in the Jewish [[home]]; it was a [[revelation]] to this young Indian.

133:3.5 [[Jesus]] and Ganid were often guests in another [[Jewish]] [[home]], that of Justus, a [[devout]] merchant, who lived alongside the [[synagogue]]. And many times, subsequently, when the [[Paul, the Apostle|Apostle Paul]] [[sojourned]] in this [[home]], did he listen to the recounting of these [[visits]] with the Indian lad and his Jewish [[tutor]], while both Paul and Justus wondered whatever became of such a wise and [[brilliant]] [[Hebrew]] [[teacher]].

133:3.5 [[Jesus]] and Ganid were often guests in another [[Jewish]] [[home]], that of Justus, a [[devout]] merchant, who lived alongside the [[synagogue]]. And many times, subsequently, when the [[Paul, the Apostle|Apostle Paul]] [[sojourned]] in this [[home]], did he listen to the recounting of these [[visits]] with the Indian lad and his Jewish [[tutor]], while both Paul and Justus wondered whatever became of such a wise and [[brilliant]] [[Hebrew]] [[teacher]].

133:3.6 When in [[Rome]], Ganid [[observed]] that Jesus refused to accompany them to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_baths public baths]. Several times afterward the [[young man]] sought to induce [[Jesus]] further to express himself in regard to the [[relations]] of the [[Gender|sexes]]. Though he would answer the lad's questions, he never seemed disposed to [[discuss]] these subjects at great length. One evening as they strolled about [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth] out near where the wall of the [[citadel]] ran down to the [[sea]], they were accosted by two [[Prostitution|public women]]. Ganid had imbibed the [[idea]], and rightly, that [[Jesus]] was a man of high [[ideals]], and that he abhorred everything which partook of uncleanness or savored of [[evil]]; accordingly he spoke sharply to these [[women]] and rudely motioned them away. When [[Jesus]] saw this, he said to Ganid: " You mean well, but you should not presume thus to speak to the [[children]] of [[God]], even though they [[chance]] to be his erring [[children]]. Who are we that we should sit in [[judgment]] on these [[women]]? Do you happen to know all of the [[circumstances]] which led them to resort to such [[methods]] of obtaining a livelihood? Stop here with me while we talk about these matters. " The [[courtesans]] were astonished at what he said even more than was Ganid.

133:3.6 When in [[Rome]], Ganid [[observed]] that Jesus refused to accompany them to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_baths public baths]. Several times afterward the [[young man]] sought to induce [[Jesus]] further to express himself in regard to the [[relations]] of the [[Gender|sexes]]. Though he would answer the lad's questions, he never seemed disposed to [[discuss]] these subjects at great length. One evening as they strolled about [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth Corinth] out near where the wall of the [[citadel]] ran down to the [[sea]], they were accosted by two [[Prostitution|public women]]. Ganid had imbibed the [[idea]], and rightly, that [[Jesus]] was a man of high [[ideals]], and that he abhorred everything which partook of uncleanness or savored of [[evil]]; accordingly he spoke sharply to these [[women]] and rudely motioned them away. When [[Jesus]] saw this, he said to Ganid: " You mean well, but you should not presume thus to speak to the [[children]] of [[God]], even though they [[chance]] to be his erring [[children]]. Who are we that we should sit in [[judgment]] on these [[women]]? Do you happen to know all of the [[circumstances]] which led them to resort to such [[methods]] of obtaining a livelihood? Stop here with me while we talk about these matters. " The [[courtesans]] were astonished at what he said even more than was Ganid.

133:3.7 As they stood there in the moonlight, [[Jesus]] went on to say: " There lives within every [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE human mind] a [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]], the gift of [[the Father]] in heaven. This good [[spirit]] ever strives to [[lead]] us to [[God]], to help us to find God and to know God; but also within [[mortals]] there are many natural [[physical]] [[tendencies]] which the [[Creator]] put there to serve the well-being of the [[individual]] and the [[race]]. Now, oftentimes, [[men]] and [[women]] become [[confused]] in their [[efforts]] to [[understand]] themselves and to grapple with the manifold [[difficulties]] of making a living in a world so largely [[dominated]] by [[selfishness]] and [[sin]]. I [[perceive]], Ganid, that neither of these women is willfully [[wicked]]. I can tell by their faces that they have [[experienced]] much [[sorrow]]; they have [[suffered]] much at the hands of an apparently cruel fate; they have not [[intentionally]] chosen this sort of life; they have, in discouragement bordering on [[despair]], [[surrendered]] to the [[pressure]] of the hour and [[accepted]] this distasteful means of obtaining a livelihood as the best way out of a situation that to them appeared hopeless. Ganid, some people are really [[wicked]] at [[heart]]; they deliberately [[choose]] to do mean things, but, tell me, as you look into these now tear-stained faces, do you see anything bad or [[wicked]]? " And as [[Jesus]] paused for his reply, Ganid's [[voice]] choked up as he stammered out his answer: " No, Teacher, I do not. And I apologize for my rudeness to them—I crave their [[forgiveness]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " And I bespeak for them that they have forgiven you as I speak for my Father in heaven that he has forgiven them. Now all of you come with me to a [[friend]]'s house where we will seek refreshment and [[plan]] for the new and better life ahead. " Up to this time the amazed women had not uttered a [[word]]; they looked at each other and [[silently]] followed as the men led the way.

133:3.7 As they stood there in the moonlight, [[Jesus]] went on to say: " There lives within every [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE human mind] a [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]], the gift of [[the Father]] in heaven. This good [[spirit]] ever strives to [[lead]] us to [[God]], to help us to find God and to know God; but also within [[mortals]] there are many natural [[physical]] [[tendencies]] which the [[Creator]] put there to serve the well-being of the [[individual]] and the [[race]]. Now, oftentimes, [[men]] and [[women]] become [[confused]] in their [[efforts]] to [[understand]] themselves and to grapple with the manifold [[difficulties]] of making a living in a world so largely [[dominated]] by [[selfishness]] and [[sin]]. I [[perceive]], Ganid, that neither of these women is willfully [[wicked]]. I can tell by their faces that they have [[experienced]] much [[sorrow]]; they have [[suffered]] much at the hands of an apparently cruel fate; they have not [[intentionally]] chosen this sort of life; they have, in discouragement bordering on [[despair]], [[surrendered]] to the [[pressure]] of the hour and [[accepted]] this distasteful means of obtaining a livelihood as the best way out of a situation that to them appeared hopeless. Ganid, some people are really [[wicked]] at [[heart]]; they deliberately [[choose]] to do mean things, but, tell me, as you look into these now tear-stained faces, do you see anything bad or [[wicked]]? " And as [[Jesus]] paused for his reply, Ganid's [[voice]] choked up as he stammered out his answer: " No, Teacher, I do not. And I apologize for my rudeness to them—I crave their [[forgiveness]]. " Then said [[Jesus]]: " And I bespeak for them that they have forgiven you as I speak for my Father in heaven that he has forgiven them. Now all of you come with me to a [[friend]]'s house where we will seek refreshment and [[plan]] for the new and better life ahead. " Up to this time the amazed women had not uttered a [[word]]; they looked at each other and [[silently]] followed as the men led the way.

133:3.8 Imagine the [[surprise]] of Justus' [[wife]] when, at this late hour, [[Jesus]] appeared with Ganid and these two strangers, saying: " You will [[forgive]] us for coming at this hour, but Ganid and I [[desire]] a bite to eat, and we would [[share]] it with these our new-found [[friends]], who are also in need of nourishment; and besides all this, we come to you with the [[thought]] that you will be interested in [[counsel]]ing with us as to the best way to help these [[women]] get a new start in life. They can tell you their [[story]], but I surmise they have had much trouble, and their very [[presence]] here in your house testifies how [[earnestly]] they crave to know [[good]] people, and how willingly they will [[embrace]] the [[opportunity]] to show all the world—and even the [[angels]] of heaven—what [[brave]] and [[noble]] women they can become. "

133:3.8 Imagine the [[surprise]] of Justus' [[wife]] when, at this late hour, [[Jesus]] appeared with Ganid and these two strangers, saying: " You will [[forgive]] us for coming at this hour, but Ganid and I [[desire]] a bite to eat, and we would [[share]] it with these our new-found [[friends]], who are also in need of nourishment; and besides all this, we come to you with the [[thought]] that you will be interested in [[counsel]]ing with us as to the best way to help these [[women]] get a new start in life. They can tell you their [[story]], but I surmise they have had much trouble, and their very [[presence]] here in your house testifies how [[earnestly]] they crave to know [[good]] people, and how willingly they will [[embrace]] the [[opportunity]] to show all the world—and even the [[angels]] of heaven—what [[brave]] and [[noble]] women they can become. "

133:3.9 When Martha, Justus' [[wife]], had spread the food on the table, [[Jesus]], taking unexpected leave of them, said: " As it is getting late, and since the [[young man]]'s [[father]] will be awaiting us, we [[pray]] to be excused while we leave you here [[together]]—[[three]] [[women]]—the beloved [[children]] of the [[Most High]]. And I will [[pray]] for your [[spiritual]] [[guidance]] while you make [[plans]] for a new and better life on [[earth]] and eternal life in the great beyond. "

133:3.9 When Martha, Justus' [[wife]], had spread the food on the table, [[Jesus]], taking unexpected leave of them, said: " As it is getting late, and since the [[young man]]'s [[father]] will be awaiting us, we [[pray]] to be excused while we leave you here [[together]]—[[three]] [[women]]—the beloved [[children]] of the [[Most High]]. And I will [[pray]] for your [[spiritual]] [[guidance]] while you make [[plans]] for a new and better life on [[earth]] and eternal life in the great beyond. "

133:3.10 Thus did Jesus and Ganid take leave of the [[women]]. So far the two [[courtesans]] had said nothing; likewise was Ganid speechless. And for a few moments so was Martha, but presently she rose to the occasion and did [[everything]] for these strangers that [[Jesus]] had [[hoped]] for. The [[elder]] of these two women died a short time thereafter, with bright [[hopes]] of [[eternal]] [[survival]], and the younger woman worked at Justus' place of [[business]] and later became a lifelong member of the first [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth#Biblical_Corinth Christian church in Corinth].

133:3.10 Thus did Jesus and Ganid take leave of the [[women]]. So far the two [[courtesans]] had said nothing; likewise was Ganid speechless. And for a few moments so was Martha, but presently she rose to the occasion and did [[everything]] for these strangers that [[Jesus]] had [[hoped]] for. The [[elder]] of these two women died a short time thereafter, with bright [[hopes]] of [[eternal]] [[survival]], and the younger woman worked at Justus' place of [[business]] and later became a lifelong member of the first [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth#Biblical_Corinth Christian church in Corinth].

133:3.11 Several times in the [[home]] of Crispus, Jesus and Ganid met one Gaius, who subsequently became a loyal [[support]]er of [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]]. During these two months in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] they held [[intimate]] [[conversations]] with scores of [[worth]]-while [[individuals]], and as a result of all these apparently casual [[contacts]] more than half of the [[individuals]] so affected became members of the subsequent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Christianity Christian community].

133:3.11 Several times in the [[home]] of Crispus, Jesus and Ganid met one Gaius, who subsequently became a loyal [[support]]er of [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]]. During these two months in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] they held [[intimate]] [[conversations]] with scores of [[worth]]-while [[individuals]], and as a result of all these apparently casual [[contacts]] more than half of the [[individuals]] so affected became members of the subsequent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Christianity Christian community].

133:3.12 When [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] first went to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth], he had not [[intended]] to make a prolonged [[visit]]. But he did not know how well the [[Jewish]] [[tutor]] had [[prepared]] the way for his labors. And further, he [[discovered]] that great interest had already been aroused by Aquila and Priscilla, Aquila being one of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics] with whom [[Jesus]] had come in contact when in [[Rome]]. This couple were [[Jewish]] [[refugees]] from [[Rome]], and they quickly [[embraced]] [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]]'s teachings. He lived with them and worked with them, for they were also tentmakers. It was because of these circumstances that [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] prolonged his stay in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth].

133:3.12 When [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] first went to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth], he had not [[intended]] to make a prolonged [[visit]]. But he did not know how well the [[Jewish]] [[tutor]] had [[prepared]] the way for his labors. And further, he [[discovered]] that great interest had already been aroused by Aquila and Priscilla, Aquila being one of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynicism Cynics] with whom [[Jesus]] had come in contact when in [[Rome]]. This couple were [[Jewish]] [[refugees]] from [[Rome]], and they quickly [[embraced]] [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]]'s teachings. He lived with them and worked with them, for they were also tentmakers. It was because of these circumstances that [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]] prolonged his stay in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth].

==133:4. PERSONAL WORK IN CORINTH==

==133:4. PERSONAL WORK IN CORINTH==

133:4.1 [[Jesus]] and Ganid had many more interesting [[experiences]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]. They had close converse with a great [[number]] of [[persons]] who greatly profited by the instruction [[received]] from [[Jesus]].

133:4.1 [[Jesus]] and Ganid had many more interesting [[experiences]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]. They had close converse with a great [[number]] of [[persons]] who greatly profited by the instruction [[received]] from [[Jesus]].

133:4.2 The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gristmill miller] he taught about grinding up the grains of [[truth]] in the mill of living [[experience]] so as to render the [[difficult]] things of [[divine]] life readily receivable by even the weak and feeble among one's fellow [[mortals]]. Said Jesus: " Give the milk of [[truth]] to those who are babes in [[spiritual]] [[perception]]. In your living and loving [[ministry]] serve [[spiritual]] [[food]] in [[attractive]] form and suited to the [[capacity]] of [[receptivity]] of each of your [[Inquiry|inquire]]rs. "

133:4.2 The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gristmill miller] he taught about grinding up the grains of [[truth]] in the mill of living [[experience]] so as to render the [[difficult]] things of [[divine]] life readily receivable by even the weak and feeble among one's fellow [[mortals]]. Said Jesus: " Give the milk of [[truth]] to those who are babes in [[spiritual]] [[perception]]. In your living and loving [[ministry]] serve [[spiritual]] [[food]] in [[attractive]] form and suited to the [[capacity]] of [[receptivity]] of each of your [[Inquiry|inquire]]rs. "

133:4.3 To the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_centurion Roman centurion] he said: " Render unto [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the things which are Caesar's and unto [[God]] the things which are God's. The [[sincere]] [[service]] of [[God]] and the [[loyal]] [[service]] of Caesar do not [[conflict]] unless Caesar should presume to arrogate to himself that [[homage]] which alone can be claimed by [[Deity]]. [[Loyalty]] to God, if you should come to [[know]] him, would render you all the more [[loyal]] and [[faithful]] in your [[devotion]] to a [[worthy]] [[emperor]]. "

133:4.3 To the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_centurion Roman centurion] he said: " Render unto [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesar Caesar] the things which are Caesar's and unto [[God]] the things which are God's. The [[sincere]] [[service]] of [[God]] and the [[loyal]] [[service]] of Caesar do not [[conflict]] unless Caesar should presume to arrogate to himself that [[homage]] which alone can be claimed by [[Deity]]. [[Loyalty]] to God, if you should come to [[know]] him, would render you all the more [[loyal]] and [[faithful]] in your [[devotion]] to a [[worthy]] [[emperor]]. "

133:4.4 To the [[earnest]] [[leader]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithraism Mithraic] [[cult]] he said: " You do well to seek for a [[religion]] of eternal [[salvation]], but you err to go in [[quest]] of such a [[glorious]] [[truth]] among man-made [[mysteries]] and [[human]] [[philosophies]]. Know you not that the [[mystery]] of [[eternal]] [[salvation]] dwells within your own [[soul]]? Do you not know that the [[God]] of heaven has sent [[Thought Adjuster|his spirit]] to live within you, and that this [[spirit]] will [[lead]] all [[truth]]-loving and God-serving [[mortals]] out of this life and through the [[portals]] of [[death]] up to the [[eternal]] heights of [[light]] where [[God]] waits to [[receive]] his [[children]]? And never [[forget]]: You who [[know]] [[God]] are the sons of God if you truly yearn to be like him. "

133:4.4 To the [[earnest]] [[leader]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mithraism Mithraic] [[cult]] he said: " You do well to seek for a [[religion]] of eternal [[salvation]], but you err to go in [[quest]] of such a [[glorious]] [[truth]] among man-made [[mysteries]] and [[human]] [[philosophies]]. Know you not that the [[mystery]] of [[eternal]] [[salvation]] dwells within your own [[soul]]? Do you not know that the [[God]] of heaven has sent [[Thought Adjuster|his spirit]] to live within you, and that this [[spirit]] will [[lead]] all [[truth]]-loving and God-serving [[mortals]] out of this life and through the [[portals]] of [[death]] up to the [[eternal]] heights of [[light]] where [[God]] waits to [[receive]] his [[children]]? And never [[forget]]: You who [[know]] [[God]] are the sons of God if you truly yearn to be like him. "

133:4.5 To the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism Epicurean] teacher he said: " You do well to [[choose]] the best and [[esteem]] the [[good]], but are you [[wise]] when you fail to [[discern]] the greater things of [[mortal]] life which are [[embodied]] in the spirit realms derived from the [[realization]] of the [[presence]] of [[God]] in the human [[heart]]? The great thing in all [[human]] [[experience]] is the [[realization]] of knowing the [[God]] whose [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] lives within you and seeks to [[lead]] you [[forth]] on that long and almost endless [[journey]] of [[attaining]] the [[personal]] [[presence]] of our [[Universal Father|common Father]], the God of all [[creation]], the Lord of [[universes]]. "

133:4.5 To the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicureanism Epicurean] teacher he said: " You do well to [[choose]] the best and [[esteem]] the [[good]], but are you [[wise]] when you fail to [[discern]] the greater things of [[mortal]] life which are [[embodied]] in the spirit realms derived from the [[realization]] of the [[presence]] of [[God]] in the human [[heart]]? The great thing in all [[human]] [[experience]] is the [[realization]] of knowing the [[God]] whose [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] lives within you and seeks to [[lead]] you [[forth]] on that long and almost endless [[journey]] of [[attaining]] the [[personal]] [[presence]] of our [[Universal Father|common Father]], the God of all [[creation]], the Lord of [[universes]]. "

133:4.6 To the [[Greek]] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_contractor contractor] and builder he said: " My [[friend]], as you build the [[material]] [[structures]] of men, grow a [[spiritual]] [[character]] in the similitude of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] within your [[soul]]. Do not let your achievement as a temporal builder outrun your [[attainment]] as a spiritual son of the kingdom of heaven. While you build the [[mansions]] of [[time]] for another, neglect not to secure your title to the [[Mansion Worlds|mansions]] of eternity for yourself. Ever remember, there is a [[city]] whose [[foundations]] are [[righteousness]] and [[truth]], and whose builder and maker is [[God]]. "

133:4.6 To the [[Greek]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_contractor contractor] and builder he said: " My [[friend]], as you build the [[material]] [[structures]] of men, grow a [[spiritual]] [[character]] in the similitude of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] within your [[soul]]. Do not let your achievement as a temporal builder outrun your [[attainment]] as a spiritual son of the kingdom of heaven. While you build the [[mansions]] of [[time]] for another, neglect not to secure your title to the [[Mansion Worlds|mansions]] of eternity for yourself. Ever remember, there is a [[city]] whose [[foundations]] are [[righteousness]] and [[truth]], and whose builder and maker is [[God]]. "

133:4.7 To the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Magistrate Roman judge] he said: " As you judge men, remember that you yourself will also some day come to [[judgment]] before the bar of [[the Gods|the Rulers]] of a [[universe]]. Judge justly, even [[mercifully]], even as you shall some day thus crave [[merciful]] [[consideration]] at the hands of the [[Supreme]] Arbiter. [[Judge]] as you would be judged under similar circumstances, thus being [[guided]] by the spirit of the [[law]] as well as by its [[letter]]. And even as you accord [[justice]] [[dominated]] by [[fairness]] in the [[light]] of the need of those who are brought before you, so shall you have the right to [[expect]] [[justice]] tempered by [[mercy]] when you sometime stand before the [[Judge]] of all the [[earth]]. "

133:4.7 To the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Magistrate Roman judge] he said: " As you judge men, remember that you yourself will also some day come to [[judgment]] before the bar of [[the Gods|the Rulers]] of a [[universe]]. Judge justly, even [[mercifully]], even as you shall some day thus crave [[merciful]] [[consideration]] at the hands of the [[Supreme]] Arbiter. [[Judge]] as you would be judged under similar circumstances, thus being [[guided]] by the spirit of the [[law]] as well as by its [[letter]]. And even as you accord [[justice]] [[dominated]] by [[fairness]] in the [[light]] of the need of those who are brought before you, so shall you have the right to [[expect]] [[justice]] tempered by [[mercy]] when you sometime stand before the [[Judge]] of all the [[earth]]. "

133:4.8 To the mistress of the [[Greek]] inn he said: " Minister your [[hospitality]] as one who [[entertains]] the children of the [[Most High]]. Elevate the drudgery of your daily toil to the high levels of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_Art fine art] through the increasing [[realization]] that you minister to [[God]] in the persons whom he indwells by his spirit which has [[descended]] to live within the [[hearts]] of men, thereby seeking to [[transform]] their [[minds]] and lead their [[souls]] to the [[knowledge]] of the [[Paradise Father]] of all these bestowed gifts of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. "

133:4.8 To the mistress of the [[Greek]] inn he said: " Minister your [[hospitality]] as one who [[entertains]] the children of the [[Most High]]. Elevate the drudgery of your daily toil to the high levels of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fine_Art fine art] through the increasing [[realization]] that you minister to [[God]] in the persons whom he indwells by his spirit which has [[descended]] to live within the [[hearts]] of men, thereby seeking to [[transform]] their [[minds]] and lead their [[souls]] to the [[knowledge]] of the [[Paradise Father]] of all these bestowed gifts of the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. "

133:4.9 [[Jesus]] had many visits with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese Chinese] merchant. In saying [[good-bye]], he admonished him: " [[Worship]] only [[God]], who is your true spirit [[ancestor]]. Remember that [[the Father]]'s spirit ever lives within you and always points your [[soul]]-direction heavenward. If you follow the [[unconscious]] leadings of this [[immortal]] spirit, you are certain to continue on in the uplifted way of finding [[God]]. And when you do attain [[the Father]] in heaven, it will be because by seeking him you have become more and more like him. And so [[farewell]], Chang, but only for a [[season]], for we shall meet again in the worlds of [[light]] where [[the Father]] of [[spirit]] [[souls]] has provided many delightful stopping-places for those who are [[Paradise]]-bound. "

133:4.9 [[Jesus]] had many visits with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese Chinese] merchant. In saying [[good-bye]], he admonished him: " [[Worship]] only [[God]], who is your true spirit [[ancestor]]. Remember that [[the Father]]'s spirit ever lives within you and always points your [[soul]]-direction heavenward. If you follow the [[unconscious]] leadings of this [[immortal]] spirit, you are certain to continue on in the uplifted way of finding [[God]]. And when you do attain [[the Father]] in heaven, it will be because by seeking him you have become more and more like him. And so [[farewell]], Chang, but only for a [[season]], for we shall meet again in the worlds of [[light]] where [[the Father]] of [[spirit]] [[souls]] has provided many delightful stopping-places for those who are [[Paradise]]-bound. "

133:4.10 To the [[traveler]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Britain Britain] he said: " My [[brother]], I [[perceive]] you are seeking for [[truth]], and I suggest that [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[the Father]] of all truth may [[chance]] to dwell within you. Did you ever [[sincerely]] endeavor to talk with the [[spirit]] of your own [[soul]]? Such a thing is indeed [[difficult]] and seldom yields [[consciousness]] of success; but every [[honest]] attempt of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 material mind] to [[communicate]] with its [[indwelling spirit]] meets with certain success, notwithstanding that the [[majority]] of all such [[magnificent]] human [[experiences]] must long remain as [[superconscious]] registrations in the [[souls]] of such God-knowing [[mortals]]. "

133:4.10 To the [[traveler]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Britain Britain] he said: " My [[brother]], I [[perceive]] you are seeking for [[truth]], and I suggest that [[Thought Adjuster|the spirit]] of [[the Father]] of all truth may [[chance]] to dwell within you. Did you ever [[sincerely]] endeavor to talk with the [[spirit]] of your own [[soul]]? Such a thing is indeed [[difficult]] and seldom yields [[consciousness]] of success; but every [[honest]] attempt of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 material mind] to [[communicate]] with its [[indwelling spirit]] meets with certain success, notwithstanding that the [[majority]] of all such [[magnificent]] human [[experiences]] must long remain as [[superconscious]] registrations in the [[souls]] of such God-knowing [[mortals]]. "

133:4.11 To the runaway lad Jesus said: " Remember, there are two things you cannot run away from—[[God]] and your[[self]]. Wherever you may go, you take with you yourself and the spirit of the [[heavenly Father]] which lives within your [[heart]]. My son, stop trying to [[deceive]] yourself; settle down to the [[courageous]] [[practice]] of facing the [[facts]] of life; lay firm hold on the [[assurances]] of sonship with [[God]] and the certainty of [[eternal]] life, as I have instructed you. From this day on [[purpose]] to be a real man, a man [[determined]] to face life [[bravely]] and [[intelligently]]. "

133:4.11 To the runaway lad Jesus said: " Remember, there are two things you cannot run away from—[[God]] and your[[self]]. Wherever you may go, you take with you yourself and the spirit of the [[heavenly Father]] which lives within your [[heart]]. My son, stop trying to [[deceive]] yourself; settle down to the [[courageous]] [[practice]] of facing the [[facts]] of life; lay firm hold on the [[assurances]] of sonship with [[God]] and the certainty of [[eternal]] life, as I have instructed you. From this day on [[purpose]] to be a real man, a man [[determined]] to face life [[bravely]] and [[intelligently]]. "

133:4.12 To the [[condemn]]ed [[criminal]] he said at the last hour: " My [[brother]], you have fallen on [[evil]] times. You lost your way; you became entangled in the meshes of [[crime]]. From talking to you, I well know you did not [[plan]] to do the thing which is about to cost you your [[temporal]] life. But you did do this [[evil]], and your fellows have adjudged you [[guilty]]; they have [[determined]] that you shall die. You or I may not deny the [[state]] this right of [[self]]-[[defense]] in the [[manner]] of its own [[choosing]]. There seems to be no way of humanly escaping the [[penalty]] of your wrongdoing. Your fellows must [[judge]] you by what you did, but there is a Judge to whom you may [[appeal]] for [[forgiveness]], and who will judge you by your real [[motives]] and better [[intentions]]. You need not fear to meet the [[judgment]] of God if your [[repentance]] is genuine and your [[faith]] [[sincere]]. The [[fact]] that your [[error]] carries with it the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment death penalty] imposed by man does not [[prejudice]] the [[chance]] of your [[soul]] to obtain [[justice]] and enjoy [[mercy]] before the heavenly [[courts]]. "

133:4.12 To the [[condemn]]ed [[criminal]] he said at the last hour: " My [[brother]], you have fallen on [[evil]] times. You lost your way; you became entangled in the meshes of [[crime]]. From talking to you, I well know you did not [[plan]] to do the thing which is about to cost you your [[temporal]] life. But you did do this [[evil]], and your fellows have adjudged you [[guilty]]; they have [[determined]] that you shall die. You or I may not deny the [[state]] this right of [[self]]-[[defense]] in the [[manner]] of its own [[choosing]]. There seems to be no way of humanly escaping the [[penalty]] of your wrongdoing. Your fellows must [[judge]] you by what you did, but there is a Judge to whom you may [[appeal]] for [[forgiveness]], and who will judge you by your real [[motives]] and better [[intentions]]. You need not fear to meet the [[judgment]] of God if your [[repentance]] is genuine and your [[faith]] [[sincere]]. The [[fact]] that your [[error]] carries with it the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment death penalty] imposed by man does not [[prejudice]] the [[chance]] of your [[soul]] to obtain [[justice]] and enjoy [[mercy]] before the heavenly [[courts]]. "

133:4.13 [[Jesus]] enjoyed many [[intimate]] talks with a large number of [[hungry]] [[souls]], too many to find a place in this [[record]]. The three travelers enjoyed their [[sojourn]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]. Excepting [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], which was more renowned as an [[educational]] [[center]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] was the most important [[city]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] during these [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman times], and their two months' stay in this thriving [[commercial]] [[center]] afforded [[opportunity]] for all three of them to gain much valuable [[experience]]. Their [[sojourn]] in this city was one of the most interesting of all their stops on the way back from [[Rome]].

133:4.13 [[Jesus]] enjoyed many [[intimate]] talks with a large number of [[hungry]] [[souls]], too many to find a place in this [[record]]. The three travelers enjoyed their [[sojourn]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]. Excepting [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], which was more renowned as an [[educational]] [[center]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth] was the most important [[city]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] during these [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Empire Roman times], and their two months' stay in this thriving [[commercial]] [[center]] afforded [[opportunity]] for all three of them to gain much valuable [[experience]]. Their [[sojourn]] in this city was one of the most interesting of all their stops on the way back from [[Rome]].

133:4.14 Gonod had many interests in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth], but finally his [[business]] was finished, and they [[prepared]] to sail for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens]. They traveled on a small boat which could be carried overland on a land track from one of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]'s [[harbor]]s to the other, a distance of ten miles.

133:4.14 Gonod had many interests in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth], but finally his [[business]] was finished, and they [[prepared]] to sail for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens]. They traveled on a small boat which could be carried overland on a land track from one of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Corinth Corinth]'s [[harbor]]s to the other, a distance of ten miles.

==133:5. AT ATHENS—DISCOURSE ON SCIENCE==

==133:5. AT ATHENS—DISCOURSE ON SCIENCE==

133:5.1 They shortly arrived at the olden center of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greek] [[science]] and [[learning]], and Ganid was thrilled with the [[thought]] of being in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], of being in Greece, the [[cultural]] center of the onetime [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandrian_Empire#Conquest_of_the_Persian_Empire Alexandrian empire], which had extended its borders even to his own land of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India]. There was little [[business]] to [[transact]]; so Gonod spent most of his time with [[Jesus]] and Ganid, visiting the many points of interest and [[listening]] to the interesting [[discussions]] of the lad and his [[versatile]] [[teacher]].

133:5.1 They shortly arrived at the olden center of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greek] [[science]] and [[learning]], and Ganid was thrilled with the [[thought]] of being in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], of being in Greece, the [[cultural]] center of the onetime [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandrian_Empire#Conquest_of_the_Persian_Empire Alexandrian empire], which had extended its borders even to his own land of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India]. There was little [[business]] to [[transact]]; so Gonod spent most of his time with [[Jesus]] and Ganid, visiting the many points of interest and [[listening]] to the interesting [[discussions]] of the lad and his [[versatile]] [[teacher]].

133:5.2 A great [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_Academy university] still thrived in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], and the trio made frequent [[visits]] to its halls of [[learning]]. [[Jesus]] and Ganid had thoroughly [[discussed]] the teachings of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato] when they attended the [[lecture]]s in the [[museum]] at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria]. They all enjoyed the art of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_Art Greece], examples of which were still to be found here and there about the [[city]].

133:5.2 A great [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platonic_Academy university] still thrived in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], and the trio made frequent [[visits]] to its halls of [[learning]]. [[Jesus]] and Ganid had thoroughly [[discussed]] the teachings of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plato Plato] when they attended the [[lecture]]s in the [[museum]] at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexandria Alexandria]. They all enjoyed the art of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_Art Greece], examples of which were still to be found here and there about the [[city]].

133:5.3 Both the [[father]] and the son greatly enjoyed the [[discussion]] on [[science]] which Jesus had at their inn one evening with a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_Philosophy Greek philosopher]. After this pedant had talked for almost three hours, and when he had finished his [[discourse]], Jesus, in terms of [[modern]] [[thought]], said:

133:5.3 Both the [[father]] and the son greatly enjoyed the [[discussion]] on [[science]] which Jesus had at their inn one evening with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greek_Philosophy Greek philosopher]. After this pedant had talked for almost three hours, and when he had finished his [[discourse]], Jesus, in terms of [[modern]] [[thought]], said:

133:5.4 [[Scientists]] may some day [[measure]] the [[energy]], or [[force]] [[manifestations]], of [[gravitation]], [[light]], and [[electricity]], but these same scientists can never (scientifically) tell you what these [[universe]] [[phenomena]] are. Science deals with [[physical]]-[[energy]] [[activities]]; [[religion]] deals with [[eternal]] [[values]]. True [[philosophy]] grows out of the [[wisdom]] which does its best to correlate these [[quantitative]] and [[qualitative]] [[observations]]. There always exists the [[danger]] that the purely physical [[scientist]] may become afflicted with [[mathematical]] [[pride]] and [[statistical]] [[egotism]], not to mention [[spiritual]] [[blindness]].

133:5.4 [[Scientists]] may some day [[measure]] the [[energy]], or [[force]] [[manifestations]], of [[gravitation]], [[light]], and [[electricity]], but these same scientists can never (scientifically) tell you what these [[universe]] [[phenomena]] are. Science deals with [[physical]]-[[energy]] [[activities]]; [[religion]] deals with [[eternal]] [[values]]. True [[philosophy]] grows out of the [[wisdom]] which does its best to correlate these [[quantitative]] and [[qualitative]] [[observations]]. There always exists the [[danger]] that the purely physical [[scientist]] may become afflicted with [[mathematical]] [[pride]] and [[statistical]] [[egotism]], not to mention [[spiritual]] [[blindness]].

133:5.9 [[Matter]] and [[spirit]] and the state intervening between them are three interrelated and interassociated levels of the true [[unity]] of the real [[universe]]. Regardless of how divergent the [[universe]] [[phenomena]] of [[fact]] and [[value]] may appear to be, they are, after all, [[unified]] in the [[Supreme]].

133:5.9 [[Matter]] and [[spirit]] and the state intervening between them are three interrelated and interassociated levels of the true [[unity]] of the real [[universe]]. Regardless of how divergent the [[universe]] [[phenomena]] of [[fact]] and [[value]] may appear to be, they are, after all, [[unified]] in the [[Supreme]].

133:5.10 [[Reality]] of [[material]] [[existence]] attaches to unrecognized [[energy]] as well as to visible [[matter]]. When the [[energies]] of the [[universe]] are so slowed down that they acquire the requisite [[degree]] of [[motion]], then, under favorable conditions, these same energies become [[mass]]. And forget not, the [[mind]] which can alone [[perceive]] the [[presence]] of apparent [[realities]] is itself also real. And the [[fundamental]] [[cause]] of this [[universe]] of [[energy]]-[[mass]], [[mind]], and [[spirit]], is [[eternal]]—it exists and consists in the [[nature]] and [[reactions]] of the [[Universal Father]] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_105#105:3._THE_SEVEN_ABSOLUTES_OF_INFINITY his absolute co-ordinates].

133:5.10 [[Reality]] of [[material]] [[existence]] attaches to unrecognized [[energy]] as well as to visible [[matter]]. When the [[energies]] of the [[universe]] are so slowed down that they acquire the requisite [[degree]] of [[motion]], then, under favorable conditions, these same energies become [[mass]]. And forget not, the [[mind]] which can alone [[perceive]] the [[presence]] of apparent [[realities]] is itself also real. And the [[fundamental]] [[cause]] of this [[universe]] of [[energy]]-[[mass]], [[mind]], and [[spirit]], is [[eternal]]—it exists and consists in the [[nature]] and [[reactions]] of the [[Universal Father]] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_105#105:3._THE_SEVEN_ABSOLUTES_OF_INFINITY his absolute co-ordinates].

133:5.11 They were all more than astounded at the [[words]] of [[Jesus]], and when the Greek took leave of them, he said: " At last my eyes have beheld a [[Jew]] who thinks something besides [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism racial superiority] and talks something besides [[religion]]. " And they retired for the night.

133:5.11 They were all more than astounded at the [[words]] of [[Jesus]], and when the Greek took leave of them, he said: " At last my eyes have beheld a [[Jew]] who thinks something besides [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism racial superiority] and talks something besides [[religion]]. " And they retired for the night.

133:5.12 The [[sojourn]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens] was pleasant and profitable, but it was not particularly fruitful in its [[human]] [[contacts]]. Too many of the Athenians of that day were either [[intellectually]] proud of their [[reputation]] of another day or mentally stupid and [[ignorant]], being the [[offspring]] of the inferior [[slaves]] of those earlier periods when there was [[glory]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] and [[wisdom]] in the [[minds]] of its people. Even then, there were still many keen minds to be found among the [[citizens]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens].

133:5.12 The [[sojourn]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens] was pleasant and profitable, but it was not particularly fruitful in its [[human]] [[contacts]]. Too many of the Athenians of that day were either [[intellectually]] proud of their [[reputation]] of another day or mentally stupid and [[ignorant]], being the [[offspring]] of the inferior [[slaves]] of those earlier periods when there was [[glory]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Greece Greece] and [[wisdom]] in the [[minds]] of its people. Even then, there were still many keen minds to be found among the [[citizens]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens].

==133:6. AT EPHESUS—DISCOURSE ON THE SOUL==

==133:6. AT EPHESUS—DISCOURSE ON THE SOUL==

133:6.1 On leaving [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], the travelers went by way of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troad Troas] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus], the [[capital]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_%28Roman_province%29 Roman province of Asia]. They made many trips out to the famous [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis temple of Artemis] of the Ephesians, about two miles from the [[city]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis Artemis] was the most famous [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess goddess] of all [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor] and a perpetuation of the still earlier [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_goddess mother goddess] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Anatolia ancient Anatolian] times. The crude [[idol]] exhibited in the enormous [[temple]] [[dedicated]] to her [[worship]] was reputed to have fallen from [[heaven]]. Not all of Ganid's early [[training]] to respect images as [[symbols]] of [[divinity]] had been eradicated, and he [[thought]] it best to purchase a little silver [[shrine]] in [[honor]] of this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertility_goddess fertility goddess] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor]. That night they talked at great length about the [[worship]] of [[things]] made with human hands.

133:6.1 On leaving [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Athens Athens], the travelers went by way of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troad Troas] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus], the [[capital]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_%28Roman_province%29 Roman province of Asia]. They made many trips out to the famous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_of_Artemis temple of Artemis] of the Ephesians, about two miles from the [[city]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis Artemis] was the most famous [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goddess goddess] of all [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor] and a perpetuation of the still earlier [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_goddess mother goddess] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Anatolia ancient Anatolian] times. The crude [[idol]] exhibited in the enormous [[temple]] [[dedicated]] to her [[worship]] was reputed to have fallen from [[heaven]]. Not all of Ganid's early [[training]] to respect images as [[symbols]] of [[divinity]] had been eradicated, and he [[thought]] it best to purchase a little silver [[shrine]] in [[honor]] of this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fertility_goddess fertility goddess] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_Minor Asia Minor]. That night they talked at great length about the [[worship]] of [[things]] made with human hands.

133:6.2 On the third day of their stay they walked down by the [[river]] to observe the dredging of the [[harbor]]'s mouth. At noon they talked with a young [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] who was homesick and much discouraged; but most of all he was envious of a certain young man who had received promotion over his head. [[Jesus]] spoke comforting [[words]] to him and quoted the olden [[Hebrew]] proverb: " A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.18]

133:6.2 On the third day of their stay they walked down by the [[river]] to observe the dredging of the [[harbor]]'s mouth. At noon they talked with a young [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenicia Phoenician] who was homesick and much discouraged; but most of all he was envious of a certain young man who had received promotion over his head. [[Jesus]] spoke comforting [[words]] to him and quoted the olden [[Hebrew]] proverb: " A man's gift makes room for him and brings him before great men. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.18]

133:6.3 Of all the large [[cities]] they visited on this tour of the [[Mediterranean]], they here accomplished the least of [[value]] to the subsequent [[work]] of the [[Christian]] [[mission]]aries. Christianity secured its start in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus] largely through the [[efforts]] of [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]], who resided here more than two years, making tents for a living and conducting [[lecture]]s on [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] each night in the main [[audience]] chamber of the [http://www.israeljerusalem.com/school-of-tyrannus.htm school of Tyrannus].

133:6.3 Of all the large [[cities]] they visited on this tour of the [[Mediterranean]], they here accomplished the least of [[value]] to the subsequent [[work]] of the [[Christian]] [[mission]]aries. Christianity secured its start in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ephesus Ephesus] largely through the [[efforts]] of [[Paul, the Apostle|Paul]], who resided here more than two years, making tents for a living and conducting [[lecture]]s on [[religion]] and [[philosophy]] each night in the main [[audience]] chamber of the [https://www.israeljerusalem.com/school-of-tyrannus.htm school of Tyrannus].

133:6.4 There was a [[progressive]] [[thinker]] connected with this local [[school]] of [[philosophy]], and [[Jesus]] had several profitable sessions with him. In the [[course]] of these talks [[Jesus]] had repeatedly used the word " [[soul]]. " This learned [[Greek]] finally asked him what he meant by " [[soul]], " and he replied:

133:6.4 There was a [[progressive]] [[thinker]] connected with this local [[school]] of [[philosophy]], and [[Jesus]] had several profitable sessions with him. In the [[course]] of these talks [[Jesus]] had repeatedly used the word " [[soul]]. " This learned [[Greek]] finally asked him what he meant by " [[soul]], " and he replied:

133:6.5 " The [[soul]] is the [[self]]-[[reflective]], [[truth]]-[[discerning]], and [[spirit]]-[[perceiving]] part of man which forever elevates the [[human being]] above the level of the [[animal]] world. [[Self-consciousness]], in and of itself, is not the [[soul]]. [[Moral]] [[self-consciousness]] is true [[human]] [[self-realization]] and constitutes the [[foundation]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], and the [[soul]] is that part of man which [[represents]] the [[potential]] [[survival]] [[value]] of human [[experience]]. [[Moral]] [[choice]] and [[spiritual]] [[attainment]], the [[ability]] to know God and the urge to be like him, are the characteristics of the [[soul]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:3._THE_EVOLVING_SOUL soul of man] cannot exist apart from [[moral]] [[thinking]] and spiritual [[activity]]. A stagnant [[soul]] is a dying soul. But the soul of man is distinct from the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] which dwells within the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE mind]. The [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] arrives ''simultaneously'' with the first [[moral]] [[activity]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind], and that is the occasion of the [[birth]] of the [[soul]].

133:6.5 " The [[soul]] is the [[self]]-[[reflective]], [[truth]]-[[discerning]], and [[spirit]]-[[perceiving]] part of man which forever elevates the [[human being]] above the level of the [[animal]] world. [[Self-consciousness]], in and of itself, is not the [[soul]]. [[Moral]] [[self-consciousness]] is true [[human]] [[self-realization]] and constitutes the [[foundation]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], and the [[soul]] is that part of man which [[represents]] the [[potential]] [[survival]] [[value]] of human [[experience]]. [[Moral]] [[choice]] and [[spiritual]] [[attainment]], the [[ability]] to know God and the urge to be like him, are the characteristics of the [[soul]]. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:3._THE_EVOLVING_SOUL soul of man] cannot exist apart from [[moral]] [[thinking]] and spiritual [[activity]]. A stagnant [[soul]] is a dying soul. But the soul of man is distinct from the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] which dwells within the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE mind]. The [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] arrives ''simultaneously'' with the first [[moral]] [[activity]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind], and that is the occasion of the [[birth]] of the [[soul]].

133:6.6 " The saving or losing of a [[soul]] has to do with whether or not the [[moral]] [[consciousness]] attains [[survival]] [[status]] through [[eternal]] [[alliance]] with its [[associated]] [[immortal]] [[spirit]] [[endowment]]. [[Salvation]] is the spiritualization of the [[self-realization]] of the [[moral]] [[consciousness]], which thereby becomes possessed of [[survival]] [[value]]. All forms of soul [[conflict]] consist in the lack of [[harmony]] between the [[moral]], or [[spiritual]], [[self-consciousness]] and the [[purely]] [[intellectual]] [[self-consciousness]].

133:6.6 " The saving or losing of a [[soul]] has to do with whether or not the [[moral]] [[consciousness]] attains [[survival]] [[status]] through [[eternal]] [[alliance]] with its [[associated]] [[immortal]] [[spirit]] [[endowment]]. [[Salvation]] is the spiritualization of the [[self-realization]] of the [[moral]] [[consciousness]], which thereby becomes possessed of [[survival]] [[value]]. All forms of soul [[conflict]] consist in the lack of [[harmony]] between the [[moral]], or [[spiritual]], [[self-consciousness]] and the [[purely]] [[intellectual]] [[self-consciousness]].

133:6.7 " The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], when [[matured]], ennobled, and spiritualized, approaches the heavenly [[status]] in that it comes near to being an [[entity]] [[intervening]] between the [[material]] and the [[spiritual]], the [[material]] [[self]] and the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:3._THE_EVOLVING_SOUL evolving soul] of a [[human being]] is [[difficult]] of description and more difficult of [[demonstration]] because it is not discoverable by the [[methods]] of either [[material]] [[investigation]] or spiritual [[Proof|proving]]. Material [[science]] cannot [[demonstrate]] the [[existence]] of a [[soul]], neither can [[pure]] spirit-testing. Notwithstanding the failure of both material [[science]] and spiritual [[standards]] to [[discover]] the [[existence]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], every [[morally]] [[conscious]] [[mortal]] knows of the [[existence]] of his [[soul]] as a real and [[actual]] [[personal]] [[experience]]. "

133:6.7 " The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], when [[matured]], ennobled, and spiritualized, approaches the heavenly [[status]] in that it comes near to being an [[entity]] [[intervening]] between the [[material]] and the [[spiritual]], the [[material]] [[self]] and the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]]. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:3._THE_EVOLVING_SOUL evolving soul] of a [[human being]] is [[difficult]] of description and more difficult of [[demonstration]] because it is not discoverable by the [[methods]] of either [[material]] [[investigation]] or spiritual [[Proof|proving]]. Material [[science]] cannot [[demonstrate]] the [[existence]] of a [[soul]], neither can [[pure]] spirit-testing. Notwithstanding the failure of both material [[science]] and spiritual [[standards]] to [[discover]] the [[existence]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:2._NATURE_OF_THE_SOUL human soul], every [[morally]] [[conscious]] [[mortal]] knows of the [[existence]] of his [[soul]] as a real and [[actual]] [[personal]] [[experience]]. "

==133:7. THE SOJOURN AT CYPRUS—DISCOURSE ON MIND==

==133:7. THE SOJOURN AT CYPRUS—DISCOURSE ON MIND==

133:7.1 Shortly the travelers set sail for [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus], stopping at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes Rhodes]. They enjoyed the long [[water]] voyage and arrived at their island destination much rested in [[body]] and refreshed in [[spirit]].

133:7.1 Shortly the travelers set sail for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus], stopping at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhodes Rhodes]. They enjoyed the long [[water]] voyage and arrived at their island destination much rested in [[body]] and refreshed in [[spirit]].

133:7.2 It was their [[plan]] to [[enjoy]] a period of real [[rest]] and [[play]] on this [[visit]] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] as their tour of the [[Mediterranean]] was drawing to a close. They landed at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paphos Paphos] and at once began the assembly of supplies for their [[sojourn]] of several weeks in the near-by [[mountains]]. On the third day after their arrival they started for the hills with their well-loaded [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_animal pack animals].

133:7.2 It was their [[plan]] to [[enjoy]] a period of real [[rest]] and [[play]] on this [[visit]] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyprus Cyprus] as their tour of the [[Mediterranean]] was drawing to a close. They landed at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paphos Paphos] and at once began the assembly of supplies for their [[sojourn]] of several weeks in the near-by [[mountains]]. On the third day after their arrival they started for the hills with their well-loaded [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pack_animal pack animals].

133:7.3 For two weeks the trio greatly [[enjoyed]] themselves, and then, without [[warning]], young Ganid was suddenly taken grievously ill. For two weeks he [[suffered]] from a raging fever, oftentimes becoming delirious; both [[Jesus]] and Gonod were kept busy attending the sick boy. [[Jesus]] [[skill]]fully and tenderly cared for the lad, and the [[father]] was amazed by both the gentleness and adeptness [[manifested]] in all his [[ministry]] to the afflicted [[youth]]. They were far from [[human]] habitations, and the boy was too ill to be moved; so they [[prepared]] as best they could to nurse him back to [[health]] right there in the [[mountains]].

133:7.3 For two weeks the trio greatly [[enjoyed]] themselves, and then, without [[warning]], young Ganid was suddenly taken grievously ill. For two weeks he [[suffered]] from a raging fever, oftentimes becoming delirious; both [[Jesus]] and Gonod were kept busy attending the sick boy. [[Jesus]] [[skill]]fully and tenderly cared for the lad, and the [[father]] was amazed by both the gentleness and adeptness [[manifested]] in all his [[ministry]] to the afflicted [[youth]]. They were far from [[human]] habitations, and the boy was too ill to be moved; so they [[prepared]] as best they could to nurse him back to [[health]] right there in the [[mountains]].

133:7.4 During Ganid's convalescence of three weeks [[Jesus]] told him many interesting things about [[nature]] and her various [[moods]]. And what fun they had as they wandered over the [[mountains]], the boy asking questions, [[Jesus]] answering them, and the [[father]] marveling at the whole [[performance]].

133:7.4 During Ganid's convalescence of three weeks [[Jesus]] told him many interesting things about [[nature]] and her various [[moods]]. And what fun they had as they wandered over the [[mountains]], the boy asking questions, [[Jesus]] answering them, and the [[father]] marveling at the whole [[performance]].

133:7.5 The last week of their [[sojourn]] in the [[mountains]] [[Jesus]] and Ganid had a long talk on the [[functions]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind]. After several hours of [[discussion]] the lad asked this question: " But, Teacher, what do you mean when you say that [[man]] [[experiences]] a higher form of [[self-consciousness]] than do the higher [[animals]]? " And as restated in modern phraseology, Jesus answered:

133:7.5 The last week of their [[sojourn]] in the [[mountains]] [[Jesus]] and Ganid had a long talk on the [[functions]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind]. After several hours of [[discussion]] the lad asked this question: " But, Teacher, what do you mean when you say that [[man]] [[experiences]] a higher form of [[self-consciousness]] than do the higher [[animals]]? " And as restated in modern phraseology, Jesus answered:

133:7.6 My son, I have already told you much about the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE mind of man] and the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] that lives therein, but now let me emphasize that [[self-consciousness]] is a [[reality]]. When any [[animal]] becomes [[self-conscious]], it becomes a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:1._PRIMITIVE_MAN primitive man]. Such an [[attainment]] results from a [[co-ordination]] of [[function]] between [[impersonal]] [[energy]] and [[spirit]]-conceiving [[mind]], and it is this [[phenomenon]] which warrants the [[bestowal]] of an [[absolute]] [[focal point]] for the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:1._PERSONALITY_AND_REALITY human personality], the spirit of [[the Father]] in heaven.

133:7.6 My son, I have already told you much about the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE mind of man] and the [[Thought Adjuster|divine spirit]] that lives therein, but now let me emphasize that [[self-consciousness]] is a [[reality]]. When any [[animal]] becomes [[self-conscious]], it becomes a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:1._PRIMITIVE_MAN primitive man]. Such an [[attainment]] results from a [[co-ordination]] of [[function]] between [[impersonal]] [[energy]] and [[spirit]]-conceiving [[mind]], and it is this [[phenomenon]] which warrants the [[bestowal]] of an [[absolute]] [[focal point]] for the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:1._PERSONALITY_AND_REALITY human personality], the spirit of [[the Father]] in heaven.

133:7.7 [[Ideas]] are not simply a [[record]] of sensations; [[ideas]] are sensations plus the [[reflective]] [[interpretations]] of the [[personal]] [[self]]; and the [[self]] is more than the sum of one's sensations. There begins to be something of an approach to [[unity]] in an evolving [[selfhood]], and that [[unity]] is derived from the [[Thought Adjuster|indwelling presence]] of a [[part]] of [[absolute]] [[unity]] which spiritually [[Initiative|activates]] such a [[self-conscious]] [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 animal-origin mind].

133:7.7 [[Ideas]] are not simply a [[record]] of sensations; [[ideas]] are sensations plus the [[reflective]] [[interpretations]] of the [[personal]] [[self]]; and the [[self]] is more than the sum of one's sensations. There begins to be something of an approach to [[unity]] in an evolving [[selfhood]], and that [[unity]] is derived from the [[Thought Adjuster|indwelling presence]] of a [[part]] of [[absolute]] [[unity]] which spiritually [[Initiative|activates]] such a [[self-conscious]] [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 animal-origin mind].

133:7.8 No mere [[animal]] could [[possess]] a [[time]] [[self-consciousness]]. Animals possess a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiology physiological] [[co-ordination]] of associated sensation-[[recognition]] and [[memory]] thereof, but none [[experience]] a [[meaningful]] [[recognition]] of sensation or exhibit a [[purposeful]] [[association]] of these combined [[physical]] [[experiences]] such as is [[manifested]] in the conclusions of [[intelligent]] and [[reflective]] [[human]] [[interpretations]]. And this [[fact]] of [[self-conscious]] [[existence]], associated with the [[reality]] of his subsequent [[spiritual]] [[experience]], [[constitutes]] man a [[potential]] son of the [[universe]] and [[foreshadows]] his [[eventual]] [[attainment]] of the [[Supremacy|Supreme Unity]] of the [[universe]].

133:7.8 No mere [[animal]] could [[possess]] a [[time]] [[self-consciousness]]. Animals possess a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiology physiological] [[co-ordination]] of associated sensation-[[recognition]] and [[memory]] thereof, but none [[experience]] a [[meaningful]] [[recognition]] of sensation or exhibit a [[purposeful]] [[association]] of these combined [[physical]] [[experiences]] such as is [[manifested]] in the conclusions of [[intelligent]] and [[reflective]] [[human]] [[interpretations]]. And this [[fact]] of [[self-conscious]] [[existence]], associated with the [[reality]] of his subsequent [[spiritual]] [[experience]], [[constitutes]] man a [[potential]] son of the [[universe]] and [[foreshadows]] his [[eventual]] [[attainment]] of the [[Supremacy|Supreme Unity]] of the [[universe]].

133:7.9 Neither is the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:2._THE_SELF human self] merely the [[sum]] of the [[successive]] states of [[consciousness]]. Without the [[effective]] [[functioning]] of a [[consciousness]] sorter and associater there would not exist sufficient [[unity]] to warrant the designation of a [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:5._SURVIVAL_OF_THE_HUMAN_SELF selfhood]. Such an ununified [[mind]] could hardly [[attain]] conscious levels of [[human]] [[status]]. If the associations of [[consciousness]] were just an [[accident]], the [[minds]] of all men would then exhibit the uncontrolled and [[random]] [[associations]] of certain [[phases]] of mental madness.

133:7.9 Neither is the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:2._THE_SELF human self] merely the [[sum]] of the [[successive]] states of [[consciousness]]. Without the [[effective]] [[functioning]] of a [[consciousness]] sorter and associater there would not exist sufficient [[unity]] to warrant the designation of a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:5._SURVIVAL_OF_THE_HUMAN_SELF selfhood]. Such an ununified [[mind]] could hardly [[attain]] conscious levels of [[human]] [[status]]. If the associations of [[consciousness]] were just an [[accident]], the [[minds]] of all men would then exhibit the uncontrolled and [[random]] [[associations]] of certain [[phases]] of mental madness.

133:7.10 A [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind], built up solely out of the [[consciousness]] of [[physical]] sensations, could never [[attain]] [[spiritual]] levels; this kind of material [[mind]] would be utterly lacking in a sense of [[moral]] [[values]] and would be without a [[guiding]] sense of [[spiritual]] [[dominance]] which is so [[essential]] to achieving [[harmonious]] [[personality]] [[unity]] in [[time]], and which is inseparable from [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112 personality survival] in [[eternity]].

133:7.10 A [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind], built up solely out of the [[consciousness]] of [[physical]] sensations, could never [[attain]] [[spiritual]] levels; this kind of material [[mind]] would be utterly lacking in a sense of [[moral]] [[values]] and would be without a [[guiding]] sense of [[spiritual]] [[dominance]] which is so [[essential]] to achieving [[harmonious]] [[personality]] [[unity]] in [[time]], and which is inseparable from [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112 personality survival] in [[eternity]].

133:7.11 The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind] early begins to [[manifest]] [[qualities]] which are supermaterial; the truly [[reflective]] human [[intellect]] is not altogether bound by the [[limits]] of [[time]]. That [[individuals]] so differ in their life [[performances]] indicates, not only the varying [[endowments]] of [[heredity]] and the different [[influences]] of the [[environment]], but also the [[degree]] of unification with the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[the Father]] which has been achieved by the [[self]], the [[measure]] of the identification of the one with the other.

133:7.11 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_42#10._UNIVERSAL_NONSPIRITUAL_ENERGY_SYSTEMS_.28MATERIAL_MIND_SYSTEMS.29 human mind] early begins to [[manifest]] [[qualities]] which are supermaterial; the truly [[reflective]] human [[intellect]] is not altogether bound by the [[limits]] of [[time]]. That [[individuals]] so differ in their life [[performances]] indicates, not only the varying [[endowments]] of [[heredity]] and the different [[influences]] of the [[environment]], but also the [[degree]] of unification with the [[indwelling spirit]] of [[the Father]] which has been achieved by the [[self]], the [[measure]] of the identification of the one with the other.

133:7.12 The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE human mind] does not well stand the [[conflict]] of double [[allegiance]]. It is a severe strain on the [[soul]] to undergo the [[experience]] of an [[effort]] to serve both [[good]] and [[evil]]. The supremely [[happy]] and efficiently [[unified]] [[mind]] is the one wholly [[dedicated]] to the [[Doing the will of God|doing of the will of the Father]] in heaven. Unresolved [[conflicts]] destroy [[unity]] and may terminate in [[mind]] disruption. But the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:5._SURVIVAL_OF_THE_HUMAN_SELF survival character]] of a [[soul]] is not fostered by attempting to [[secure]] [[peace]] of [[mind]] at any price, by the [[surrender]] of [[noble]] [[aspirations]], and by the [[compromise]] of [[spiritual]] [[ideals]]; rather is such [[peace]] attained by the stalwart [[assertion]] of the triumph of that which is [[true]], and this [[victory]] is achieved in the overcoming of [[evil]] with the [[potent]] [[force]] of [[good]].

133:7.12 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_111#111:1._THE_MIND_ARENA_OF_CHOICE human mind] does not well stand the [[conflict]] of double [[allegiance]]. It is a severe strain on the [[soul]] to undergo the [[experience]] of an [[effort]] to serve both [[good]] and [[evil]]. The supremely [[happy]] and efficiently [[unified]] [[mind]] is the one wholly [[dedicated]] to the [[Doing the will of God|doing of the will of the Father]] in heaven. Unresolved [[conflicts]] destroy [[unity]] and may terminate in [[mind]] disruption. But the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_112#112:5._SURVIVAL_OF_THE_HUMAN_SELF survival character]] of a [[soul]] is not fostered by attempting to [[secure]] [[peace]] of [[mind]] at any price, by the [[surrender]] of [[noble]] [[aspirations]], and by the [[compromise]] of [[spiritual]] [[ideals]]; rather is such [[peace]] attained by the stalwart [[assertion]] of the triumph of that which is [[true]], and this [[victory]] is achieved in the overcoming of [[evil]] with the [[potent]] [[force]] of [[good]].

133:7.13 The next day they departed for Salamis, where they embarked for Antioch on the Syrian coast.

133:7.13 The next day they departed for Salamis, where they embarked for Antioch on the Syrian coast.

==133:8. AT ANTIOCH==

==133:8. AT ANTIOCH==

133:8.1 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch] was the [[capital]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_%28Roman_province%29 Roman province of Syria], and here the imperial governor had his residence. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch] had half a million [[inhabitants]]; it was the third [[city]] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_empire empire] in size and the first in [[wickedness]] and flagrant immorality. Gonod had considerable [[business]] to [[transact]]; so [[Jesus]] and Ganid were much by themselves. They visited everything about this polyglot [[city]] except the grove of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne Daphne]. Gonod and Ganid visited this notorious [[shrine]] of shame, but [[Jesus]] declined to accompany them. Such scenes were not so shocking to Indians, but they were repellent to an [[idealistic]] [[Hebrew]].

133:8.1 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch] was the [[capital]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria_%28Roman_province%29 Roman province of Syria], and here the imperial governor had his residence. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch] had half a million [[inhabitants]]; it was the third [[city]] of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_empire empire] in size and the first in [[wickedness]] and flagrant immorality. Gonod had considerable [[business]] to [[transact]]; so [[Jesus]] and Ganid were much by themselves. They visited everything about this polyglot [[city]] except the grove of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daphne Daphne]. Gonod and Ganid visited this notorious [[shrine]] of shame, but [[Jesus]] declined to accompany them. Such scenes were not so shocking to Indians, but they were repellent to an [[idealistic]] [[Hebrew]].

133:8.2 [[Jesus]] became [[sober]] and [[reflective]] as he drew nearer [[Palestine]] and the end of their [[journey]]. He visited with few people in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch]; he seldom went about in the [[city]]. After much questioning as to why his [[teacher]] [[manifested]] so little interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch], Ganid finally induced [[Jesus]] to say: " This city is not far from [[Palestine]]; maybe I shall come back here sometime. "

133:8.2 [[Jesus]] became [[sober]] and [[reflective]] as he drew nearer [[Palestine]] and the end of their [[journey]]. He visited with few people in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch]; he seldom went about in the [[city]]. After much questioning as to why his [[teacher]] [[manifested]] so little interest in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch], Ganid finally induced [[Jesus]] to say: " This city is not far from [[Palestine]]; maybe I shall come back here sometime. "

133:8.3 Ganid had a very interesting [[experience]] in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch]. This [[young man]] had proved himself an apt [[pupil]] and already had begun to make [[practical]] use of some of [[Jesus]]' teachings. There was a certain Indian connected with his father's [[business]] in Antioch who had become so unpleasant and disgruntled that his dismissal had been [[considered]]. When Ganid heard this, he betook himself to his [[father]]'s place of [[business]] and held a long [[conference]] with his fellow countryman. This man felt he had been put at the wrong job. Ganid told him about [[the Father]] in heaven and in many ways expanded his views of [[religion]]. But of all that Ganid said, the quotation of a [[Hebrew]] [[proverb]] did the most [[good]], and that [[word]] of [[wisdom]] was: " Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do that with all your might. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Ecclesiastes#Chapter._9]

133:8.3 Ganid had a very interesting [[experience]] in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antioch Antioch]. This [[young man]] had proved himself an apt [[pupil]] and already had begun to make [[practical]] use of some of [[Jesus]]' teachings. There was a certain Indian connected with his father's [[business]] in Antioch who had become so unpleasant and disgruntled that his dismissal had been [[considered]]. When Ganid heard this, he betook himself to his [[father]]'s place of [[business]] and held a long [[conference]] with his fellow countryman. This man felt he had been put at the wrong job. Ganid told him about [[the Father]] in heaven and in many ways expanded his views of [[religion]]. But of all that Ganid said, the quotation of a [[Hebrew]] [[proverb]] did the most [[good]], and that [[word]] of [[wisdom]] was: " Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do that with all your might. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Ecclesiastes#Chapter._9]

133:8.4 After [[preparing]] their luggage for the camel [[caravan]], they passed on down to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidon Sidon] and thence over to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus], and after three days they made ready for the long trek across the [[desert]] sands.

133:8.4 After [[preparing]] their luggage for the camel [[caravan]], they passed on down to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidon Sidon] and thence over to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus], and after three days they made ready for the long trek across the [[desert]] sands.

==133:9. IN MESOPOTAMIA==

==133:9. IN MESOPOTAMIA==

133:9.1 The [[caravan]] trip across the [[desert]] was not a new [[experience]] for these much-traveled men. After Ganid had watched his [[teacher]] help with the loading of their twenty camels and [[observed]] him [[volunteer]] to drive their own animal, he exclaimed, " Teacher, is there anything that you cannot do? " [[Jesus]] only smiled, saying, " The teacher surely is not without [[honor]] in the eyes of a [[diligent]] [[pupil]]. " And so they set forth for the ancient [[city]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur].

133:9.1 The [[caravan]] trip across the [[desert]] was not a new [[experience]] for these much-traveled men. After Ganid had watched his [[teacher]] help with the loading of their twenty camels and [[observed]] him [[volunteer]] to drive their own animal, he exclaimed, " Teacher, is there anything that you cannot do? " [[Jesus]] only smiled, saying, " The teacher surely is not without [[honor]] in the eyes of a [[diligent]] [[pupil]]. " And so they set forth for the ancient [[city]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur].

133:9.2 [[Jesus]] was much interested in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur#Early_history early history of Ur], the birthplace of [[Abraham]], and he was equally [[fascinate]]d with the ruins and [[traditions]] of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susa Susa], so much so that Gonod and Ganid extended their stay in these parts three weeks in order to afford [[Jesus]] more time to conduct his [[investigations]] and also to provide the better [[opportunity]] to [[persuade]] him to go back to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India] with them.

133:9.2 [[Jesus]] was much interested in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur#Early_history early history of Ur], the birthplace of [[Abraham]], and he was equally [[fascinate]]d with the ruins and [[traditions]] of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susa Susa], so much so that Gonod and Ganid extended their stay in these parts three weeks in order to afford [[Jesus]] more time to conduct his [[investigations]] and also to provide the better [[opportunity]] to [[persuade]] him to go back to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_India India] with them.

133:9.3 It was at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur] that Ganid had a long talk with [[Jesus]] regarding the [[difference]] between [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[truth]]. And he was greatly charmed with the saying of the [[Hebrew]] wise man: " [[Wisdom]] is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. With all your [[quest]] for [[knowledge]], get [[understanding]]. Exalt [[wisdom]] and she will promote you. She will bring you to [[honor]] if you will but [[embrace]] her. "[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.4]

133:9.3 It was at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ur Ur] that Ganid had a long talk with [[Jesus]] regarding the [[difference]] between [[knowledge]], [[wisdom]], and [[truth]]. And he was greatly charmed with the saying of the [[Hebrew]] wise man: " [[Wisdom]] is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. With all your [[quest]] for [[knowledge]], get [[understanding]]. Exalt [[wisdom]] and she will promote you. She will bring you to [[honor]] if you will but [[embrace]] her. "[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Proverbs#Proverb_.4]

133:9.4 At last the day came for the [[separation]]. They were all [[brave]], especially the lad, but it was a trying [[ordeal]]. They were tearful of eye but [[courageous]] of [[heart]]. In bidding his [[teacher]] [[farewell]], Ganid said: " [[Farewell]], Teacher, but not forever. When I come again to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus], I will look for you. I [[love]] you, for I think [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] must be something like you; at least I know you are much like what you have told me about him. I will [[remember]] your teaching, but most of all, I will never forget you. " Said the [[father]], " [[Farewell]] to a great [[teacher]], one who has made us better and helped us to [[know]] [[God]]. " And [[Jesus]] replied, " [[Peace]] be upon you, and may the [[blessing]] of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] ever abide with you. " And [[Jesus]] stood on the shore and watched as the small boat carried them out to their anchored ship. Thus [[the Master]] left his [[friends]] from India at [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charax_Spasinou Charax], never to see them again in this world; nor were they, in this world, ever to know that the man who later [[appeared]] as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was this same friend they had just taken leave of—Joshua their [[teacher]].

133:9.4 At last the day came for the [[separation]]. They were all [[brave]], especially the lad, but it was a trying [[ordeal]]. They were tearful of eye but [[courageous]] of [[heart]]. In bidding his [[teacher]] [[farewell]], Ganid said: " [[Farewell]], Teacher, but not forever. When I come again to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus Damascus], I will look for you. I [[love]] you, for I think [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] must be something like you; at least I know you are much like what you have told me about him. I will [[remember]] your teaching, but most of all, I will never forget you. " Said the [[father]], " [[Farewell]] to a great [[teacher]], one who has made us better and helped us to [[know]] [[God]]. " And [[Jesus]] replied, " [[Peace]] be upon you, and may the [[blessing]] of [[the Father]] in [[heaven]] ever abide with you. " And [[Jesus]] stood on the shore and watched as the small boat carried them out to their anchored ship. Thus [[the Master]] left his [[friends]] from India at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charax_Spasinou Charax], never to see them again in this world; nor were they, in this world, ever to know that the man who later [[appeared]] as [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was this same friend they had just taken leave of—Joshua their [[teacher]].

133:9.5 In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India], Ganid grew up to become an [[influential]] man, a [[worthy]] successor of his eminent [[father]], and he spread abroad many of the [[noble]] [[truths]] which he had learned from [[Jesus]], his beloved [[teacher]]. Later on in life, when Ganid heard of the strange teacher in [[Palestine]] who terminated his [[career]] on a cross, though he [[recognized]] the similarity between the [[gospel]] of this [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the teachings of his [[Jewish]] [[tutor]], it never occurred to him that these two were actually the same person.

133:9.5 In [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India India], Ganid grew up to become an [[influential]] man, a [[worthy]] successor of his eminent [[father]], and he spread abroad many of the [[noble]] [[truths]] which he had learned from [[Jesus]], his beloved [[teacher]]. Later on in life, when Ganid heard of the strange teacher in [[Palestine]] who terminated his [[career]] on a cross, though he [[recognized]] the similarity between the [[gospel]] of this [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] and the teachings of his [[Jewish]] [[tutor]], it never occurred to him that these two were actually the same person.

133:9.6 Thus ended that chapter in the life of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] which might be termed: The [[mission]] of Joshua the [[teacher]].

133:9.6 Thus ended that chapter in the life of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_Man Son of Man] which might be termed: The [[mission]] of Joshua the [[teacher]].

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