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==PAPER 34: THE LOCAL UNIVERSE MOTHER SPIRIT==     

==PAPER 34: THE LOCAL UNIVERSE MOTHER SPIRIT==     

34:0.1 When a Creator Son is personalized by the Universal Father and the Eternal Son, then does the Infinite Spirit individualize a new and unique representation of himself to accompany this Creator Son to the realms of space, there to be his companion, first, in physical organization and, later, in creation and ministry to the creatures of the newly projected universe.

34:0.1 When a [[Creator Son]] is [[personalized]] by the [[Universal Father]] and the [[Eternal Son]], then does the [[Infinite Spirit]] [[individualize]] a new and [[unique]] [[representation]] of himself to accompany this [[Creator Son]] to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15#15:6._THE_SPHERES_OF_SPACE realms of space], there to be his companion, first, in [[physical]] [[organization]] and, later, in [[creation]] and [[ministry]] to the [[creatures]] of the newly [[projected]] [[universe]].

34:0.2 A Creative Spirit reacts to both physical and spiritual realities; so does a Creator Son; and thus are they co-ordinate and associate in the administration of a local universe of time and space.

34:0.2 A [[Creative Spirit]][https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS] [[reacts]] to both [[physical]] and [[spiritual]] [[realities]]; so does a [[Creator Son]]; and thus are they [[co-ordinate]] and [[associate]] in the [[administration]] of a [[local universe]] of [[time and space]].

34:0.3 These Daughter Spirits are of the essence of the Infinite Spirit, but they cannot function in the work of physical creation and spiritual ministry simultaneously. In physical creation the Universe Son provides the pattern while the Universe Spirit initiates the materialization of physical realities. The Son operates in the power designs, but the Spirit transforms these energy creations into physical substances. Although it is somewhat difficult to portray this early universe presence of the Infinite Spirit as a person, nevertheless, to the Creator Son the Spirit associate is personal and has always functioned as a distinct individual.

34:0.3 These [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Daughter Spirits] are of the [[essence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]], but they cannot [[function]] in the [[work]] of [[physical]] [[creation]] and [[spiritual]] [[ministry]] [[simultaneously]]. In [[physical]] [[creation]] the [[Creator Son|Universe Son]] provides the [[pattern]] while the Universe Spirit initiates the [[materialization]] of [[physical]] [[realities]]. The Son operates in the [[power]] [[designs]], but the Spirit [[transforms]] these [[energy]] [[creations]] into physical substances. Although it is somewhat [[difficult]] to portray this early [[universe]] [[presence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] as a [[person]], nevertheless, to the [[Creator Son]] the Spirit [[associate]] is [[personal]] and has always [[functioned]] as a distinct [[individual]].

==34:1. PERSONALIZATION OF THE CREATIVE SPIRIT==     

==34:1. PERSONALIZATION OF THE CREATIVE SPIRIT==     

34:1.1 After the completion of the physical organization of a starry and planetary cluster and the establishment of the energy circuits by the superuniverse power centers, subsequent to this preliminary work of creation by the agencies of the Infinite Spirit, operating through, and under the direction of, his local universe creative focalization, there goes forth the proclamation of the Michael Son that life is next to be projected in the newly organized universe. Upon the Paradise recognition of this declaration of intention, there occurs a reaction of approval in the Paradise Trinity, followed by the disappearance in the spiritual shining of the Deities of the Master Spirit in whose superuniverse this new creation is organizing. Meanwhile the other Master Spirits draw near this central lodgment of the Paradise Deities, and subsequently, when the Deity-embraced Master Spirit emerges to the recognition of his fellows, there occurs what is known as a " primary eruption. " This is a tremendous spiritual flash, a phenomenon clearly discernible as far away as the headquarters of the superuniverse concerned; and simultaneously with this little-understood Trinity manifestation there occurs a marked change in the nature of the creative spirit presence and power of the Infinite Spirit resident in the local universe concerned. In response to these Paradise phenomena there immediately personalizes, in the very presence of the Creator Son, a new personal representation of the Infinite Spirit. This is the Divine Minister. The individualized Creative Spirit helper of the Creator Son has become his personal creative associate, the local universe Mother Spirit.

34:1.1 After the completion of the [[physical]] [[organization]] of a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_cluster starry] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_nebula planetary cluster] and the establishment of the [[energy]] [[circuits]] by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_29#29:2._THE_SUPREME_POWER_CENTERS superuniverse power centers], subsequent to this preliminary [[work]] of [[creation]] by the [[agencies]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]], operating through, and under the direction of, his [[local universe]] creative [[focalization]], there goes forth the proclamation of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21 Michael Son] that [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:2._THE_CREATORS_OF_LOCAL_UNIVERSES life is next to be projected]] in the newly organized [[universe]]. Upon the [[Paradise]] [[recognition]] of this [[declaration]] of [[intention]], there occurs a [[reaction]] of approval in the [[Paradise Trinity]], followed by the disappearance in the [[spiritual]] shining of [[the Deities]] of the [[Master Spirit]] in whose [[superuniverse]] this new [[creation]] is organizing. Meanwhile the other [[Master Spirits]] draw near this central lodgment of the [[Paradise Deities]], and subsequently, when the [[Deity]]-[[embraced]] [[Master Spirit]] emerges to the [[recognition]] of his fellows, there occurs what is known as a "primary eruption." This is a tremendous [[spiritual]] flash, a [[phenomenon]] clearly [[discernible]] as far away as the [[headquarters]] of the [[superuniverse]] concerned; and [[simultaneously]] with this little-[[understood]] [[Trinity]] [[manifestation]] there occurs a marked [[change]] in the [[nature]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS creative spirit] [[presence]] and [[power]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] resident in the [[local universe]] concerned. In [[response]] to these [[Paradise]] [[phenomena]] there [[immediately]] [[personalizes]], in the very [[presence]] of the [[Creator Son]], a new [[personal]] [[representation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]]. This is the [[Divine Minister]]. The individualized [[Creative Spirit]] helper of the [[Creator Son]] has become his [[personal]] [[creative]] [[associate]], the [[local universe]] [[Mother Spirit]].

34:1.2 From and through this new personal segregation of the Conjoint Creator there proceed the established currents and the ordained circuits of spirit power and spiritual influence destined to pervade all the worlds and beings of that local universe. In reality, this new and personal presence is but a transformation of the pre-existent and less personal associate of the Son in his earlier work of physical universe organization.

34:1.2 From and through this new [[personal]] [[segregation]] of the [[Conjoint Creator]] there proceed the established currents and the [[ordained]] [[circuits]] of [[spirit]] [[power]] and [[spiritual]] [[influence]] destined to pervade all the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_49 worlds] and [[beings]] of that [[local universe]]. In [[reality]], this new and [[personal]] [[presence]] is but a [[transformation]] of the pre-existent and less personal [[associate]] of the Son in his earlier [[work]] of [[physical]] [[universe]] [[organization]].

34:1.3 This is the relation of a stupendous drama in few words, but it represents about all that can be told regarding these momentous transactions. They are instantaneous, inscrutable, and incomprehensible; the secret of the technique and procedure resides in the bosom of the Paradise Trinity. Of only one thing are we certain: The Spirit presence in the local universe during the time of purely physical creation or organization was incompletely differentiated from the spirit of the Paradise Infinite Spirit; whereas, after the reappearance of the supervising Master Spirit from the secret embrace of the Gods and following the flash of spiritual energy, the local universe manifestation of the Infinite Spirit suddenly and completely changes to the personal likeness of that Master Spirit who was in transmuting liaison with the Infinite Spirit. The local universe Mother Spirit thus acquires a personal nature tinged by that of the Master Spirit of the superuniverse of astronomic jurisdiction.

34:1.3 This is the [[relation]] of a stupendous [[drama]] in few [[words]], but it [[represents]] about all that can be told regarding these momentous [[transactions]]. They are [[instantaneous]], inscrutable, and incomprehensible; the [[secret]] of the [[technique]] and procedure resides in the bosom of the [[Paradise Trinity]]. Of only one [[thing]] are we certain: The [[Mother Spirit|Spirit]] [[presence]] in the [[local universe]] during the time of [[purely]] [[physical]] [[creation]] or [[organization]] was incompletely [[differentiated]] from the spirit of the [[Paradise]] [[Infinite Spirit]]; whereas, after the reappearance of the supervising [[Master Spirit]] from the [[secret]] [[embrace]] of [[the Gods]] and following the flash of [[spiritual]] [[energy]], the [[local universe]] [[manifestation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] suddenly and completely [[changes]] to the [[personal]] likeness of that Master Spirit who was in [[transmuting]] [[liaison]] with the [[Infinite Spirit]]. The [[local universe]] [[Mother Spirit]] thus acquires a [[personal]] nature tinged by that of the [[Master Spirit]] of the [[superuniverse]] of [[astronomic]] [[jurisdiction]].

34:1.4 This personalized presence of the Infinite Spirit, the Creative Mother Spirit of the local universe, is known in Satania as the Divine Minister. To all practical intents and spiritual purposes this manifestation of Deity is a divine individual, a spirit person. And she is so recognized and regarded by the Creator Son. It is through this localization and personalization of the Third Source and Center in our local universe that the Spirit could subsequently become so fully subject to the Creator Son that of this Son it was truly said, " All power in heaven and on earth has been intrusted to him. "

34:1.4 This [[personalized]] [[presence]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]], the [[Creative Mother Spirit]] of the [[local universe]], is known in [[Satania]] as the [[Divine Minister]]. To all [[practical]] [[intents]] and [[spiritual]] [[purposes]] this [[manifestation]] of [[Deity]] is a [[divine]] [[individual]], a [[spirit]] [[person]]. And she is so [[recognized]] and regarded by the [[Creator Son]]. It is through this localization and [[personalization]] of the [[Third Source and Center]] in our [[local universe]] that the Spirit could subsequently become so fully subject to the [[Creator Son]] that of this Son it was truly said, "All power in heaven and on earth has been intrusted to him."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_matthew#Chapter_28]

==34:2. NATURE OF THE DIVINE MINISTER==   

==34:2. NATURE OF THE DIVINE MINISTER==   

34:2.1 Having undergone marked personality metamorphosis at the time of life creation, the Divine Minister thereafter functions as a person and co-operates in a very personal manner with the Creator Son in the planning and management of the extensive affairs of their local creation. To many universe types of being, even this representation of the Infinite Spirit may not appear to be wholly personal during the ages preceding the final Michael bestowal; but subsequent to the elevation of the Creator Son to the sovereign authority of a Master Son, the Creative Mother Spirit becomes so augmented in personal qualities as to be personally recognized by all contacting individuals.

34:2.1 Having undergone marked [[personality]] [[metamorphosis]] at the [[time]] of life [[creation]], the [[Divine Minister]] thereafter [[functions]] as a [[person]] and [[co-operates]] in a very [[personal]] [[manner]] with the [[Creator Son]] in the [[planning]] and [[management]] of the extensive affairs of their local [[creation]]. To many [[universe]] [[types]] of [[being]], even this [[representation]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]] may not appear to be wholly [[personal]] during the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119 ages preceding the final Michael bestowal]; but subsequent to the elevation of the [[Creator Son]] to the [[sovereign]] [[authority]] of a [[Master Son]], the [[Creative Mother Spirit]] becomes so augmented in [[personal]] qualities as to be personally [[recognized]] by all contacting [[individuals]].

34:2.2 From the earliest association with the Creator Son the Universe Spirit possesses all the physical-control attributes of the Infinite Spirit, including the full endowment of antigravity. Upon the attainment of personal status the Universe Spirit exerts just as full and complete control of mind gravity, in the local universe, as would the Infinite Spirit if personally present.

34:2.2 From the earliest [[association]] with the [[Creator Son]] the Universe Spirit [[possesses]] all the [[physical]]-[[control]] [[attributes]] of the [[Infinite Spirit]], including the full [[endowment]] of [[antigravity]]. Upon the [[attainment]] of [[personal]] [[status]] the Universe Spirit exerts just as full and complete [[control]] of [[mind]] [[gravity]], in the [[local universe]], as would the [[Infinite Spirit]] if personally present.

34:2.3 In each local universe the Divine Minister functions in accordance with the nature and inherent characteristics of the Infinite Spirit as embodied in one of the Seven Master Spirits of Paradise. While there is a basic uniformity of character in all Universe Spirits, there is also a diversity of function, determined by their origin through one of the Seven Master Spirits. This differential of origin accounts for the diverse techniques in the function of the local universe Mother Spirits in different superuniverses. But in all essential spiritual attributes these Spirits are identical, equally spiritual and wholly divine, irrespective of superuniverse differentiation.

34:2.3 In each [[local universe]] the [[Divine Minister]] [[functions]] in accordance with the [[nature]] and [[inherent]] characteristics of the [[Infinite Spirit]] as [[embodied]] in one of the [[Seven Master Spirits]] of [[Paradise]]. While there is a basic [[uniformity]] of [[character]] in all [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Universe Spirits], there is also a [[diversity]] of [[function]], determined by their [[origin]] through one of the [[Seven Master Spirits]]. This [[differential]] of [[origin]] accounts for the [[diverse]] [[techniques]] in the [[function]] of the [[local universe]] [[Mother Spirits]] in [[different]] [[superuniverses]]. But in all [[essential]] [[spiritual]] [[attributes]] these Spirits are identical, [[equally]] spiritual and wholly [[divine]], irrespective of [[superuniverse]] differentiation.

34:2.4 The Creative Spirit is coresponsible with the Creator Son in producing the creatures of the worlds and never fails the Son in all efforts to uphold and conserve these creations. Life is ministered and maintained through the agency of the Creative Spirit. " You send forth your Spirit, and they are created. You renew the face of the earth. "

34:2.4 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Creative Spirit] is coresponsible with the [[Creator Son]] in producing the [[creatures]] of the worlds and never fails the Son in all efforts to uphold and conserve these [[creations]]. Life is ministered and [[maintained]] through the [[agency]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Creative Spirit]. "You send forth your Spirit, and they are created. You renew the face of the earth."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_104]

34:2.5 In the creation of a universe of intelligent creatures the Creative Mother Spirit functions first in the sphere of universe perfection, collaborating with the Son in the production of the Bright and Morning Star. Subsequently the offspring of the Spirit increasingly approach the order of created beings on the planets, even as the Sons grade downward from the Melchizedeks to the Material Sons, who actually contact with the mortals of the realms. In the later evolution of mortal creatures the Life Carrier Sons provide the physical body, fabricated out of the existing organized material of the realm, while the Universe Spirit contributes the " breath of life. "

34:2.5 In the [[creation]] of a [[universe]] of [[intelligent]] [[creatures]] the Creative [[Mother Spirit]] [[functions]] first in the [[sphere]] of universe [[perfection]], [[collaborating]] with the Son in the production of the [[Bright and Morning Star]]. Subsequently the offspring of the Spirit increasingly approach the order of created beings on the [[planets]], even as the Sons grade downward from the [[Melchizedeks]] to the [[Material Sons]], who actually contact with the [[mortals]] of the realms. In the later [[evolution]] of [[mortal]] [[creatures]] the [[Life Carrier Sons]] provide the [[physical]] [[body]], fabricated out of the existing organized [[material]] of the realm, while the Universe Spirit contributes the "breath of life."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_genesis#Chapter_.2]

34:2.6 While the seventh segment of the grand universe may, in many respects, be tardy in development, thoughtful students of our problems look forward to the evolution of an extraordinarily well-balanced creation in the ages to come. We predict this high degree of symmetry in Orvonton because the presiding Spirit of this superuniverse is the chief of the Master Spirits on high, being a spirit intelligence embodying the balanced union and perfect co-ordination of the traits and character of all three of the eternal Deities. We are tardy and backward in comparison with other sectors, but there undoubtedly awaits us a transcendent development and an unprecedented achievement sometime in the eternal ages of the future.

34:2.6 While the [[Orvonton|seventh segment]] of the [[grand universe]] may, in many respects, be tardy in [[development]], thoughtful students of our [[problems]] look forward to the [[evolution]] of an extraordinarily well-[[balanced]] [[creation]] in the ages to come. We [[predict]] this high [[degree]] of [[symmetry]] in [[Orvonton]] because the presiding Spirit of this [[superuniverse]] is the chief of the [[Master Spirits]] on high, being a [[spirit]] [[intelligence]] embodying the balanced [[union]] and [[perfect]] [[co-ordination]] of the traits and [[character]] of all three of the[[ eternal Deities]]. We are tardy and backward in comparison with other [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_15 sectors], but there undoubtedly awaits us a [[transcendent]] [[development]] and an unprecedented achievement sometime in the [[eternal]] ages of the [[future]].

==34:3. THE SON AND SPIRIT IN TIME AND SPACE==  

==34:3. THE SON AND SPIRIT IN TIME AND SPACE==  

34:3.1 Neither the Eternal Son nor the Infinite Spirit is limited or conditioned by either time or space, but most of their offspring are.

34:3.1 Neither the [[Eternal Son]] nor the [[Infinite Spirit]] is [[limited]] or conditioned by either [[time]] or [[space]], but most of their [[offspring]] are.

34:3.2 The Infinite Spirit pervades all space and indwells the circle of eternity. Still, in their personal contact with the children of time, the personalities of the Infinite Spirit must often reckon with temporal elements, though not so much with space. Many mind ministries ignore space but suffer a time lag in effecting co-ordination of diverse levels of universe reality. A Solitary Messenger is virtually independent of space except that time is actually required in traveling from one location to another; and there are similar entities unknown to you.

34:3.2 The [[Infinite Spirit]] pervades all [[space]] and indwells the [[circle]] of [[eternity]]. Still, in their [[personal]] contact with the [[children]] of [[time]], the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_9#9:8._PERSONALITIES_OF_THE_INFINITE_SPIRIT personalities of the Infinite Spirit] must often reckon with [[temporal]] elements, though not so much with [[space]]. Many [[mind]] ministries ignore [[space]] but suffer a [[time]] lag in effecting [[co-ordination]] of [[diverse]] levels of [[universe]] [[reality]]. A [[Solitary Messenger]] is virtually [[independent]] of [[space]] except that [[time]] is actually required in traveling from one location to another; and there are similar [[entities]] [[unknown]] to you.

34:3.3 In personal prerogatives a Creative Spirit is wholly and entirely independent of space, but not of time. There is no specialized personal presence of such a Universe Spirit on either the constellation or system headquarters. She is equally and diffusely present throughout her entire local universe and is, therefore, just as literally and personally present on one world as on any other.

34:3.3 In [[personal]] prerogatives a [[Creative Spirit]] is wholly and entirely [[independent]] of [[space]], but not of [[time]]. There is no specialized personal [[presence]] of such a Universe Spirit on either the [[constellation]] or [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 system headquarters]. She is [[equally]] and [[diffusely]] present throughout her entire [[local universe]] and is, therefore, just as [[literally]] and [[personally]] present on one world as on any other.

34:3.4 Only as regards the element of time is a Creative Spirit ever limited in her universe ministrations. A Creator Son acts instantaneously throughout his universe; but the Creative Spirit must reckon with time in the ministration of the universal mind except as she consciously and designedly avails herself of the personal prerogatives of the Universe Son. In pure-spirit function the Creative Spirit also acts independently of time as well as in her collaboration with the mysterious function of universe reflectivity.

34:3.4 Only as regards the element of [[time]] is a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Creative Spirit] ever [[limited]] in her universe ministrations. A [[Creator Son]] acts [[instantaneously]] throughout his universe; but the Creative Spirit must reckon with [[time]] in the ministration of the [[universal]] [[mind]] except as she consciously and designedly avails herself of the [[personal]] [[prerogatives]] of the [[Universe Son]]. In [[pure]]-[[spirit]] [[function]] the Creative Spirit also acts [[independently]] of time as well as in her [[collaboration]] with the [[mysterious]] [[function]] of universe [[reflectivity]].

34:3.5 Though the spirit-gravity circuit of the Eternal Son operates independently of both time and space, all functions of the Creator Sons are not exempt from space limitations. If the transactions of the evolutionary worlds are excepted, these Michael Sons seem to be able to operate relatively independent of time. A Creator Son is not handicapped by time, but he is conditioned by space; he cannot personally be in two places at the same time. Michael of Nebadon acts timelessly within his own universe and by reflectivity practically so in the superuniverse. He communicates timelessly with the Eternal Son directly.

34:3.5 Though the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_7#7:1._THE_SPIRIT-GRAVITY_CIRCUIT spirit-gravity circuit] of the [[Eternal Son]] operates [[independently]] of both [[time]] and [[space]], all [[functions]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21 Creator Sons] are not exempt from [[space]] [[limitations]]. If the [[transactions]] of the [Paper 49 - The Inhabited Worlds evolutionary worlds] are excepted, these [[Michael Sons]] seem to be able to operate [[relatively]] [[independent]] of [[time]]. A [[Creator Son]] is not [[handicapped]] by time, but he is conditioned by [[space]]; he cannot [[personally]] be in two places at the same time. Michael of Nebadon [[acts]] timelessly within his own universe and by [[reflectivity]] practically so in the [[superuniverse]]. He [[communicates]] timelessly with the [[Eternal Son]] directly.

34:3.6 The Divine Minister is the understanding helper of the Creator Son, enabling him to overcome and atone for his inherent limitations regarding space, for when these two function in administrative union, they are practically independent of time and space within the confines of their local creation. Therefore, as practically observed throughout a local universe, the Creator Son and the Creative Spirit usually function independently of both time and space since there is always available to each the time and the space liberation of the other.

34:3.6 The [[Divine Minister]] is the [[understanding]] helper of the [[Creator Son]], enabling him to overcome and [[atone]] for his [[inherent]] [[limitations]] regarding [[space]], for when these two [[function]] in [[administrative]] [[union]], they are [[practically]] [[independent]] of [[time and space]] within the confines of their local creation. Therefore, as [[practically]] [[observed]] throughout a [[local universe]], the [[Creator Son]] and the [[Creative Spirit]] usually [[function]] independently of both [[time and space]] since there is always available to each the time and the space [[liberation]] of the other.

34:3.7 Only absolute beings are independent of time and space in the absolute sense. The majority of the subordinate persons of both the Eternal Son and the Infinite Spirit are subject to both time and space.

34:3.7 Only [[absolute]] [[beings]] are [[independent]] of [[time and space]] in the absolute sense. The [[majority]] of the subordinate [[persons]] of both the [[Eternal Son]] and the [[Infinite Spirit]] are subject to both [[time and space]].

34:3.8 When a Creative Spirit becomes " space conscious, " she is preparing to recognize a circumscribed " space domain " as hers, a realm in which to be space free in contradistinction to all other space by which she would be conditioned. One is free to choose and act only within the realm of one's consciousness.

34:3.8 When a [[Creative Spirit]] becomes "space conscious," she is [[preparing]] to [[recognize]] a [[circumscribed]] "space domain" as hers, a realm in which to be space free in contradistinction to all other space by which she would be conditioned. One is [[free]] to [[choose]] and [[act]] only within the realm of one's [[consciousness]].

==34:4. THE LOCAL UNIVERSE CIRCUITS==   

==34:4. THE LOCAL UNIVERSE CIRCUITS==   

34:4.1 There are three distinct spirit circuits in the local universe of Nebadon:

34:4.1 There are three distinct [[spirit]] [[circuits]] in the [[local universe]] of [[Nebadon]]:

*1. The bestowal spirit of the Creator Son, the Comforter, the Spirit of Truth.

*1. The [[bestowal]] spirit of the [[Creator Son]], the Comforter, the [[Spirit of Truth]].

*2. The spirit circuit of the Divine Minister, the Holy Spirit.

*2. The spirit circuit of the [[Divine Minister]], the [[Holy Spirit]].

*3. The intelligence-ministry circuit, including the more or less unified activities but diverse functioning of the seven adjutant mind-spirits.

*3. The [[intelligence]]-ministry [[circuit]], including the more or less unified [[activities]] but [[diverse]] [[functioning]] of the [[seven adjutant mind-spirits]].

34:4.2 The Creator Sons are endowed with a spirit of universe presence in many ways analogous to that of the Seven Master Spirits of Paradise. This is the Spirit of Truth which is poured out upon a world by a bestowal Son after he receives spiritual title to such a sphere. This bestowed Comforter is the spiritual force which ever draws all truth seekers towards Him who is the personification of truth in the local universe. This spirit is an inherent endowment of the Creator Son, emerging from his divine nature just as the master circuits of the grand universe are derived from the personality presences of the Paradise Deities.

34:4.2 The [[Creator Sons]] are [[endowed]] with a [[spirit]] of [[universe]] [[presence]] in many ways [[analogous]] to that of the [[Seven Master Spirits]] of [[Paradise]]. This is the [[Spirit of Truth]] which is poured out upon a world by a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20#20:6._THE_MORTAL-BESTOWAL_CAREERS bestowal Son] after he receives spiritual title to such a [[sphere]]. This bestowed [[Comforter]] is the [[spiritual]] [[force]] which ever draws all [[truth]] [[seekers]] towards Him who is the [[personification]] of [[truth]] in the [[local universe]]. This spirit is an [[inherent]] [[endowment]] of the [[Creator Son]], emerging from his [[divine]] [[nature]] just as the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Foreword#VI._ENERGY_AND_PATTERN master circuits] of the [[grand universe]] are derived from the [[personality]] [[presences]] of the [[Paradise Deities]].

34:4.3 The Creator Son may come and go; his personal presence may be in the local universe or elsewhere; yet the Spirit of Truth functions undisturbed, for this divine presence, while derived from the personality of the Creator Son, is functionally centered in the person of the Divine Minister.

34:4.3 The [[Creator Son]] may come and go; his [[personal]] [[presence]] may be in the [[local universe]] or elsewhere; yet the [[Spirit of Truth]] [[functions]] undisturbed, for this [[divine]] [[presence]], while derived from the [[personality]] of the [[Creator Son]], is [[functionally]] [[centered]] in the [[person]] of the [[Divine Minister]].

34:4.4 The Universe Mother Spirit, however, never leaves the local universe headquarters world. The spirit of the Creator Son may and does function independently of the personal presence of the Son, but not so with her personal spirit. The Holy Spirit of the Divine Minister would become nonfunctional if her personal presence should be removed from Salvington. Her spirit presence seems to be fixed on the universe headquarters world, and it is this very fact that enables the spirit of the Creator Son to function independently of the whereabouts of the Son. The Universe Mother Spirit acts as the universe focus and center of the Spirit of Truth as well as of her own personal influence, the Holy Spirit.

34:4.4 The Universe [[Mother Spirit]], however, never leaves the [[local universe]] [[headquarters]] world. The spirit of the [[Creator Son]] may and does [[function]] [[independently]] of the [[personal]] [[presence]] of the Son, but not so with her personal spirit. The [[Holy Spirit]] of the [[Divine Minister]] would become nonfunctional if her [[personal]] [[presence]] should be removed from [[Salvington]]. Her spirit presence seems to be fixed on the [[universe]] [[headquarters]] world, and it is this very [[fact]] that enables the spirit of the [[Creator Son]] to [[function]] [[independently]] of the whereabouts of the Son. The Universe [[Mother Spirit]] [[acts]] as the universe [[focus]] and [[center]] of the [[Spirit of Truth]] as well as of her own [[personal]] [[influence]], the [[Holy Spirit]].

34:4.5 The Creator Father-Son and the Creative Mother Spirit both contribute variously to the mind endowment of their local universe children. But the Creative Spirit does not bestow mind until she is endowed with personal prerogatives.

34:4.5 The Creator Father-Son and the Creative [[Mother Spirit]] both [[contribute]] variously to the [[mind]] [[endowment]] of their [[local universe]] [[children]]. But the [[Creative Spirit]] does not [[bestow]] [[mind]] until she is endowed with [[personal]] [[prerogatives]].

34:4.6 The superevolutionary orders of personality in a local universe are endowed with the local universe type of the superuniverse pattern of mind. The human and the subhuman orders of evolutionary life are endowed with the adjutant spirit types of mind ministration.

34:4.6 The superevolutionary orders of [[personality]] in a [[local universe]] are [[endowed]] with the [[local universe]] type of the [[superuniverse]] [[pattern]] of [[mind]]. The [[human]] and the subhuman orders of evolutionary life are endowed with the [[Adjutant Mind Spirits|adjutant spirit types of mind ministration]].

34:4.7 The seven adjutant mind-spirits are the creation of the Divine Minister of a local universe. These mind-spirits are similar in character but diverse in power, and all partake alike of the nature of the Universe Spirit, although they are hardly regarded as personalities apart from their Mother Creator. The seven adjutants have been given the following names: the spirit of wisdom, the spirit of worship, the spirit of counsel, the spirit of knowledge, the spirit of courage, the spirit of understanding, the spirit of intuition —of quick perception.

34:4.7 The [[seven adjutant mind-spirits]] are the [[creation]] of the [[Divine Minister]] of a [[local universe]]. These mind-spirits are similar in [[character]] but [[diverse]] in [[power]], and all partake alike of the [[nature]] of the Universe Spirit, although they are hardly regarded as [[personalities]] apart from their Mother Creator. The [[seven adjutants]] have been given the following [[names]]: ''the spirit of [[wisdom]]'', ''the spirit of [[worship]]'', ''the spirit of [[counsel]]'', ''the spirit of [[knowledge]]'', ''the spirit of [[courage]]'', ''the spirit of [[understanding]]'', ''the spirit of [[intuition]]'' —of quick [[perception]].

34:4.8 These are the " seven spirits of God, " " like lamps burning before the throne, " which the prophet saw in the symbols of vision. But he did not see the seats of the four and twenty sentinels about these seven adjutant mind-spirits. This record represents the confusion of two presentations, one pertaining to the universe headquarters and the other to the system capital. The seats of the four and twenty elders are on Jerusem, the headquarters of your local system of inhabited worlds.

34:4.8 These are the "seven spirits of God," "like lamps burning before the throne,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_4] which the [[prophet]] saw in the [[symbols]] of [[vision]]. But he did not see the seats of the four and twenty sentinels[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_4] about these [[seven adjutant mind-spirits]]. This [[record]] [[represents]] the [[confusion]] of two presentations, one pertaining to the [[Salvington|universe headquarters]] and the other to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 system capital]. The seats of the four and twenty elders are on [[Jerusem]], the [[headquarters]] of your [[local system]] of [[inhabited worlds]].

34:4.9 But it was of Salvington that John wrote: " And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices "—the universe broadcasts to the local systems. He also envisaged the directional control creatures of the local universe, the living compasses of the headquarters world. This directional control in Nebadon is maintained by the four control creatures of Salvington, who operate over the universe currents and are ably assisted by the first functioning mind-spirit, the adjutant of intuition, the spirit of " quick understanding. " But the description of these four creatures—called beasts—has been sadly marred; they are of unparalleled beauty and exquisite form.

34:4.9 But it was of [[Salvington]] that [[John, the Apostle|John]] wrote: "And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Revelation#Chapter_4]—the [[universe broadcasts]] to the [[local systems]]. He also envisaged the directional control creatures of the local universe, the living [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comass|compasses]] of the [[headquarters]] world. This directional [[control]] in [[Nebadon]] is maintained by the four control creatures of [[Salvington]], who operate over the universe currents and are ably assisted by the first functioning mind-spirit, the adjutant of [[intuition]], the spirit of "quick understanding." But the description of these four [[creatures]]—called beasts—has been sadly marred; they are of unparalleled [[beauty]] and exquisite [[form]].

34:4.10 The four points of the compass are universal and inherent in the life of Nebadon. All living creatures possess bodily units which are sensitive and responsive to these directional currents. These creature creations are duplicated on down through the universe to the individual planets and, in conjunction with the magnetic forces of the worlds, so activate the hosts of microscopic bodies in the animal organism that these direction cells ever point north and south. Thus is the sense of orientation forever fixed in the living beings of the universe. This sense is not wholly wanting as a conscious possession by mankind. These bodies were first observed on Urantia about the time of this narration.

34:4.10 The four points of the [[compass]] are [[universal]] and [[inherent]] in the life of [[Nebadon]]. All living [[creatures]] [[possess]] [[bodily]] [[units]] which are [[sensitive]] and [[responsive]] to these directional currents. These creature creations are duplicated on down through the [[universe]] to the individual [[planets]] and, in conjunction with the [[magnetic]] [[forces]] of the worlds, so [[activate]] the hosts of [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microscope microscopic] bodies in the [[animal]] [[organism]] that these direction [[cells]] ever point north and south. Thus is the sense of [[orientation]] forever fixed in the living [[beings]] of the universe. This sense is not wholly wanting as a [[conscious]] [[possession]] by [[mankind]]. These [[bodies]] were first [[observed]] on [[Urantia]] about the time of this [[narration]].

==34:5. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT==     

==34:5. THE MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT==     

34:5.1 The Divine Minister co-operates with the Creator Son in the formulation of life and the creation of new orders of beings up to the time of his seventh bestowal and, subsequently, after his elevation to the full sovereignty of the universe, continues to collaborate with the Son and the Son's bestowed spirit in the further work of world ministry and planetary progression.

34:5.1 The [[Divine Minister]] [[co-operates]] with the [[Creator Son]] in the formulation of life and the [[creation]] of new orders of [[beings]] up to the time of his [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119 seventh bestowal] and, subsequently, after his elevation to the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_119#119:8._MICHAEL.27S_POSTBESTOWAL_STATUS full sovereignty] of the [[Nebadon|universe]], continues to [[collaborate]] with the Son and the Son's [[Spirit of Truth|bestowed spirit]] in the further [[work]] of world [[ministry]] and [[planetary]] [[progression]].

34:5.2 On the inhabited worlds the Spirit begins the work of evolutionary progression, starting with the lifeless material of the realm, first endowing vegetable life, then the animal organisms, then the first orders of human existence; and each succeeding impartation contributes to the further unfolding of the evolutionary potential of planetary life from the initial and primitive stages to the appearance of will creatures. This labor of the Spirit is largely effected through the seven adjutants, the spirits of promise, the unifying and co-ordinating spirit-mind of the evolving planets, ever and unitedly leading the races of men towards higher ideas and spiritual ideals.

34:5.2 On the [[inhabited worlds]] the Spirit begins the [[work]] of [[evolutionary]] [[progression]], starting with the lifeless [[material]] of the realm, first endowing [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetable vegetable life], then the [[animal]] [[organisms]], then the first orders of [[human]] [[existence]]; and each succeeding impartation [[contributes]] to the further unfolding of the evolutionary [[potential]] of planetary life from the initial and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_62#62:1._THE_EARLY_LEMUR_TYPES primitive stages] to the [[appearance]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_62#62:5._THE_FIRST_HUMAN_BEINGS will creatures]. This [[labor]] of the Spirit is largely [[effected]] through the [[seven adjutants]], the spirits of [[promise]], the unifying and [[co-ordinating]] spirit-mind of the [[evolving planets]], ever and unitedly leading the [[races]] of [[men]] towards higher [[ideas]] and [[spiritual]] [[ideals]].

34:5.3 Mortal man first experiences the ministry of the Spirit in conjunction with mind when the purely animal mind of evolutionary creatures develops reception capacity for the adjutants of worship and of wisdom. This ministry of the sixth and seventh adjutants indicates mind evolution crossing the threshold of spiritual ministry. And immediately are such minds of worship- and wisdom-function included in the spiritual circuits of the Divine Minister.

34:5.3 [[Mortal]] [[man]] first [[experiences]] the [[ministry]] of the Spirit in conjunction with [[mind]] when the purely [[animal]] mind of [[evolutionary]] [[creatures]] [[develops]] [[reception]] [[capacity]] for the [[adjutants]] of [[worship]] and of [[wisdom]]. This [[ministry]] of the sixth and seventh adjutants indicates [[mind]] [[evolution]] crossing the threshold of [[spiritual]] [[ministry]]. And [[immediately]] are such minds of [[worship]]- and [[wisdom]]-[[function]] included in the [[spiritual]] [[circuits]] of the [[Divine Minister]].

34:5.4 When mind is thus endowed with the ministry of the Holy Spirit, it possesses the capacity for (consciously or unconsciously) choosing the spiritual presence of the Universal Father—the Thought Adjuster. But it is not until a bestowal Son has liberated the Spirit of Truth for planetary ministry to all mortals that all normal minds are automatically prepared for the reception of the Thought Adjusters. The Spirit of Truth works as one with the presence of the spirit of the Divine Minister. This dual spirit liaison hovers over the worlds, seeking to teach truth and to spiritually enlighten the minds of men, to inspire the souls of the creatures of the ascending races, and to lead the peoples dwelling on the evolutionary planets ever towards their Paradise goal of divine destiny.

34:5.4 When [[mind]] is thus [[endowed]] with the [[ministry]] of the [[Holy Spirit]], it [[possesses]] the [[capacity]] for ([[consciously]] or unconsciously) choosing the [[spiritual]] [[presence]] of the [[Universal Father]]—the [[Thought Adjuster]]. But it is not until a [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_20#20:5._BESTOWAL_OF_THE_PARADISE_SONS_OF_GOD bestowal Son] has [[liberated]] the [[Spirit of Truth]] for [[planetary]] [[ministry]] to all [[mortals]] that all [[normal]] [[minds]] are [[automatically]] [[prepared]] for the [[reception]] of the [[Thought Adjusters]]. The [[Spirit of Truth]] [[works]] as one with the [[presence]] of the [[Holy Spirit|spirit]] of the [[Divine Minister]]. This dual spirit [[liaison]] hovers over the worlds, seeking to teach [[truth]] and to spiritually [[enlighten]] the minds of men, to [[inspire]] the [[souls]] of the [[creatures]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE ascending races], and to lead the peoples dwelling on the [[evolutionary planets]] ever towards their [[Paradise]] goal of [[divine]] [[destiny]].

34:5.5 Though the Spirit of Truth is poured out upon all flesh, this spirit of the Son is almost wholly limited in function and power by man's personal reception of that which constitutes the sum and substance of the mission of the bestowal Son. The Holy Spirit is partly independent of human attitude and partially conditioned by the decisions and co-operation of the will of man. Nevertheless, the ministry of the Holy Spirit becomes increasingly effective in the sanctification and spiritualization of the inner life of those mortals who the more fully obey the divine leadings.

34:5.5 Though the [[Spirit of Truth]] is poured out upon all [[flesh]], this spirit of the Son is almost wholly [[limited]] in [[function]] and [[power]] by man's [[personal]] [[reception]] of that which [[constitutes]] the sum and substance of the mission of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_21#21:4._THE_MICHAEL_BESTOWALS bestowal Son]. The [[Holy Spirit]] is partly [[independent]] of [[human]] [[attitude]] and partially conditioned by the [[decisions]] and [[co-operation]] of the will of man. Nevertheless, the [[ministry]] of the [[Holy Spirit]] becomes increasingly [[effective]] in the sanctification and spiritualization of the [[inner life]] of those [[mortals]] who the more fully [[obey]] the [[divine]] [[Guidance|leadings]].

34:5.6 As individuals you do not personally possess a segregated portion or entity of the spirit of the Creator Father-Son or the Creative Mother Spirit; these ministries do not contact with, nor indwell, the thinking centers of the individual's mind as do the Mystery Monitors. Thought Adjusters are definite individualizations of the prepersonal reality of the Universal Father, actually indwelling the mortal mind as a very part of that mind, and they ever work in perfect harmony with the combined spirits of the Creator Son and Creative Spirit.

34:5.6 As [[individuals]] you do not [[personally]] [[possess]] a [[segregated]] portion or [[entity]] of the spirit of the [[Creator Son|Creator Father-Son]] or the Creative [[Mother Spirit]]; these ministries do not contact with, nor indwell, the [[thinking]] centers of the [[individual]]'s mind as do the [[Mystery Monitors]]. [[Thought Adjusters]] are definite individualizations of the prepersonal reality of the [[Universal Father]], actually indwelling the [[mortal]] [[mind]] as a very part of that mind, and they ever [[work]] in [[perfect]] [[harmony]] with the combined spirits of the [[Creator Son]] and [[Creative Spirit]].

34:5.7 The presence of the Holy Spirit of the Universe Daughter of the Infinite Spirit, of the Spirit of Truth of the Universe Son of the Eternal Son, and of the Adjuster-spirit of the Paradise Father in or with an evolutionary mortal, denotes symmetry of spiritual endowment and ministry and qualifies such a mortal consciously to realize the faith-fact of sonship with God.

34:5.7 The [[presence]] of the [[Holy Spirit]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_17#17:6._THE_LOCAL_UNIVERSE_CREATIVE_SPIRITS Universe Daughter] of the[[ Infinite Spirit]], of the [[Spirit of Truth]] of the [[Creator Son|Universe Son]] of the [[Eternal Son]], and of the [[Adjuster]]-spirit of the [[Paradise Father]] in or with an [[evolutionary]] [[mortal]], denotes [[symmetry]] of [[spiritual]] [[endowment]] and [[ministry]] and qualifies such a [[mortal]] [[consciously]] to [[realize]] the [[faith]]-[[fact]] of sonship with God.

==34:6. THE SPIRIT IN MAN==     

==34:6. THE SPIRIT IN MAN==     

34:6.1 With the advancing evolution of an inhabited planet and the further spiritualization of its inhabitants, additional spiritual influences may be received by such mature personalities. As mortals progress in mind control and spirit perception, these multiple spirit ministries become more and more co-ordinate in function; they become increasingly blended with the overministry of the Paradise Trinity.

34:6.1 With the advancing [[evolution]] of an [[inhabited planet]] and the further spiritualization of its [[inhabitants]], additional [[spiritual]] [[influences]] may be [[received]] by such [[mature]] [[personalities]]. As [[mortals]] [[progress]] in [[mind]] [[control]] and [[spirit]] [[perception]], these multiple spirit ministries become more and more [[co-ordinate]] in [[function]]; they become increasingly blended with the overministry of the [[Paradise Trinity]].

34:6.2 Although Divinity may be plural in manifestation, in human experience Deity is singular, always one. Neither is spiritual ministry plural in human experience. Regardless of plurality of origin, all spirit influences are one in function. Indeed they are one, being the spirit ministry of God the Sevenfold in and to the creatures of the grand universe; and as creatures grow in appreciation of, and receptivity for, this unifying ministry of the spirit, it becomes in their experience the ministry of God the Supreme.

34:6.2 Although [[Divinity]] may be plural in [[manifestation]], in [[human]] [[experience]] [[Deity]] is singular, always [[one]]. Neither is [[spiritual]] [[ministry]] plural in human experience. Regardless of plurality of [[origin]], all [[spirit]] [[influences]] are [[one]] in [[function]]. Indeed they are one, being the spirit ministry of [[God the Sevenfold]] in and to the [[creatures]] of the [[grand universe]]; and as [[creatures]] [[grow]] in [[appreciation]] of, and [[receptivity]] for, this unifying [[ministry]] of the spirit, it becomes in their [[experience]] the [[ministry]] of [[God the Supreme]].

34:6.3 From the heights of eternal glory the divine Spirit descends, by a long series of steps, to meet you as you are and where you are and then, in the partnership of faith, lovingly to embrace the soul of mortal origin and to embark on the sure and certain retracement of those steps of condescension, never stopping until the evolutionary soul is safely exalted to the very heights of bliss from which the divine Spirit originally sallied forth on this mission of mercy and ministry.

34:6.3 From the heights of [[eternal]] [[glory]] the [[divine]] [[Spirit]] [[descends]], by a long series of steps, to meet you as you are and where you are and then, in the [[partnership]] of [[faith]], lovingly to [[embrace]] the [[soul]] of [[mortal]] [[origin]] and to embark on the sure and certain retracement of those steps of condescension, never stopping until the [[evolutionary]] [[soul]] is safely exalted to the very heights of [[bliss]] from which the divine Spirit originally sallied forth on this mission of [[mercy]] and [[ministry]].

34:6.4 Spiritual forces unerringly seek and attain their own original levels. Having gone out from the Eternal, they are certain to return thereto, bringing with them all those children of time and space who have espoused the leading and teaching of the indwelling Adjuster, those who have been truly " born of the Spirit, " the faith sons of God.

34:6.4 [[Spiritual]] [[forces]] unerringly seek and [[attain]] their own [[original]] levels. Having gone out from the [[Eternal]], they are certain to return thereto, bringing with them all those [[children]] of [[time and space]] who have espoused the [[leading]] and [[teaching]] of the [[indwelling Adjuster]], those who have been truly "born of the Spirit,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_3] the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith sons of God].

34:6.5 The divine Spirit is the source of continual ministry and encouragement to the children of men. Your power and achievement is " according to his mercy, through the renewing of the Spirit. " Spiritual life, like physical energy, is consumed. Spiritual effort results in relative spiritual exhaustion. The whole ascendant experience is real as well as spiritual; therefore, it is truly written, " It is the Spirit that quickens. " " The Spirit gives life. "

34:6.5 The [[divine]] [[Spirit]] is the [[source]] of continual [[ministry]] and [[encouragement]] to the [[children]] of [[men]]. Your [[power]] and achievement is "according to his mercy, through the renewing of the Spirit."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_Titus#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_Titus.2C_III] [[Spiritual]] life, like [[physical]] [[energy]], is consumed. Spiritual [[effort]] results in [[relative]] spiritual [[exhaustion]]. The whole [[ascendant]] [[experience]] is real as well as [[spiritual]]; therefore, it is truly written, "It is the Spirit that quickens."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_III] "The Spirit gives life."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_6]

34:6.6 The dead theory of even the highest religious doctrines is powerless to transform human character or to control mortal behavior. What the world of today needs is the truth which your teacher of old declared: " Not in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit. " The seed of theoretical truth is dead, the highest moral concepts without effect, unless and until the divine Spirit breathes upon the forms of truth and quickens the formulas of righteousness.

34:6.6 The [[dead]] [[theory]] of even the highest religious [[doctrines]] is powerless to [[transform]] [[human]] [[character]] or to [[control]] [[mortal]] [[behavior]]. What the world of today needs is the [[truth]] which your [[teacher]] of old declared: "Not in word only but also in power and in the Holy Spirit."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Thessalonians#1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Thessalonians.2C_I] The [[seed]] of [[theoretical]] [[truth]] is ''dead'', the highest [[moral]] [[concepts]] without [[effect]], unless and until the [[divine]] [[Spirit]] [[breathes]] upon the [[forms]] of [[truth]] and quickens the [[formulas]] of [[righteousness]].

34:6.7 Those who have received and recognized the indwelling of God have been born of the Spirit. " You are the temple of God, and the spirit of God dwells in you. " It is not enough that this spirit be poured out upon you; the divine Spirit must dominate and control every phase of human experience.

34:6.7 Those who have received and [[recognized]] the [[Thought Adjuster|indwelling of God]] have been born of the Spirit. "You are the temple of God, and the spirit of God dwells in you."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#1st_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_III] It is not enough that this [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]] be poured out upon you; the divine Spirit must dominate and [[control]] every [[phase]] of [[human]] [[experience]].

34:6.8 It is the presence of the divine Spirit, the water of life, that prevents the consuming thirst of mortal discontent and that indescribable hunger of the unspiritualized human mind. Spirit-motivated beings " never thirst, for this spiritual water shall be in them a well of satisfaction springing up into life everlasting. " Such divinely watered souls are all but independent of material environment as regards the joys of living and the satisfactions of earthly existence. They are spiritually illuminated and refreshed, morally strengthened and endowed.

34:6.8 It is the [[presence]] of the divine Spirit, the water of life, that prevents the consuming thirst of [[mortal]] discontent and that indescribable hunger of the unspiritualized [[human]] [[mind]]. Spirit-[[motivated]] [[beings]] "never thirst, for this spiritual water shall be in them a well of satisfaction springing up into life everlasting."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_4] Such [[divinely]] watered souls are all but [[independent]] of [[material]] [[environment]] as regards the [[joys]] of living and the [[satisfactions]] of [[earthly]] [[existence]]. They are [[spiritually]] [[illuminated]] and refreshed, [[morally]] strengthened and [[endowed]].

34:6.9 In every mortal there exists a dual nature: the inheritance of animal tendencies and the high urge of spirit endowment. During the short life you live on Urantia, these two diverse and opposing urges can seldom be fully reconciled; they can hardly be harmonized and unified; but throughout your lifetime the combined Spirit ever ministers to assist you in subjecting the flesh more and more to the leading of the Spirit. Even though you must live your material life through, even though you cannot escape the body and its necessities, nonetheless, in purpose and ideals you are empowered increasingly to subject the animal nature to the mastery of the Spirit. There truly exists within you a conspiracy of spiritual forces, a confederation of divine powers, whose exclusive purpose is to effect your final deliverance from material bondage and finite handicaps.

34:6.9 In every [[mortal]] there exists a dual nature: the [[inheritance]] of [[animal]] tendencies and the high urge of [[spirit]] [[endowment]]. During the short life you live on [[Urantia]], these two [[diverse]] and [[opposing]] urges can seldom be fully [[reconciled]]; they can hardly be [[harmonized]] and unified; but throughout your lifetime the combined Spirit ever ministers to assist you in subjecting the [[flesh]] more and more to the [[leading]] of the [[Spirit]]. Even though you must live your [[material]] life through, even though you cannot escape the [[body]] and its [[necessities]], nonetheless, in [[purpose]] and [[ideals]] you are empowered increasingly to subject the [[animal nature]] to the mastery of the Spirit. There truly exists within you a [[conspiracy]] of [[spiritual]] [[forces]], a confederation of [[divine]] [[powers]], whose exclusive [[purpose]] is to effect your final deliverance from [[material]] bondage and [[finite]] [[handicaps]].

34:6.10 The purpose of all this ministration is, " That you may be strengthened with power through His spirit in the inner man. " And all this represents but the preliminary steps to the final attainment of the perfection of faith and service, that experience wherein you shall be " filled with all the fullness of God, " " for all those who are led by the spirit of God are the sons of God. "

34:6.10 The [[purpose]] of all this ministration is, "That you may be strengthened with power through His spirit in the inner man." And all this [[represents]] but the preliminary steps to the final [[attainment]] of the [[perfection]] of [[faith]] and [[service]], that [[experience]] wherein you shall be "filled with all the fullness of God," "for all those who are led by the spirit of God are the sons of God."

34:6.11 The Spirit never drives, only leads. If you are a willing learner, if you want to attain spirit levels and reach divine heights, if you sincerely desire to reach the eternal goal, then the divine Spirit will gently and lovingly lead you along the pathway of sonship and spiritual progress. Every step you take must be one of willingness, intelligent and cheerful co-operation. The domination of the Spirit is never tainted with coercion nor compromised by compulsion.

34:6.11 The Spirit never [[Coercion|drives]], only [[leads]]. If you are a willing learner, if you want to [[attain]] [[spirit]] levels and reach [[divine]] heights, if you [[sincerely]] [[desire]] to reach the [[eternal]] goal, then the divine Spirit will gently and lovingly lead you along the pathway of sonship and [[spiritual]] [[progress]]. Every step you take must be one of willingness, [[intelligent]] and cheerful [[co-operation]]. The domination of the Spirit is never tainted with [[coercion]] nor [[compromised]] by compulsion.

34:6.12 And when such a life of spirit guidance is freely and intelligently accepted, there gradually develops within the human mind a positive consciousness of divine contact and assurance of spirit communion; sooner or later " the Spirit bears witness with your spirit (the Adjuster) that you are a child of God. " Already has your own Thought Adjuster told you of your kinship to God so that the record testifies that the Spirit bears witness " with your spirit, " not to your spirit.

34:6.12 And when such a life of spirit [[guidance]] is freely and [[intelligently]] [[accepted]], there [[gradually]] [[develops]] within the [[human]] [[mind]] a positive [[consciousness]] of [[divine]] contact and [[assurance]] of spirit [[communion]]; sooner or later the Spirit bears witness with your spirit (the Adjuster) that you are a child of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII] Already has your own [[Thought Adjuster]] told you of your kinship to [[God]] so that the [[record]] testifies that the Spirit bears witness "with your spirit,"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII] not to your spirit.

34:6.13 The consciousness of the spirit domination of a human life is presently attended by an increasing exhibition of the characteristics of the Spirit in the life reactions of such a spirit-led mortal, " for the fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. " Such spirit-guided and divinely illuminated mortals, while they yet tread the lowly paths of toil and in human faithfulness perform the duties of their earthly assignments, have already begun to discern the lights of eternal life as they glimmer on the faraway shores of another world; already have they begun to comprehend the reality of that inspiring and comforting truth, " The kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. " And throughout every trial and in the presence of every hardship, spirit-born souls are sustained by that hope which transcends all fear because the love of God is shed abroad in all hearts by the presence of the divine Spirit.

34:6.13 The [[consciousness]] of the spirit domination of a [[human]] life is presently attended by an increasing [[exhibition]] of the characteristics of the Spirit in the life [[reactions]] of such a spirit-led [[mortal]], "for the fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Galatians#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Galatians.2C_V] Such spirit-[[guided]] and [[divinely]] [[illuminated]] [[mortals]], while they yet tread the lowly paths of toil and in [[human]] [[faithfulness]] [[perform]] the [[duties]] of their earthly assignments, have already begun to [[discern]] the [[lights]] of [[eternal]] life as they glimmer on the faraway shores of another world; already have they begun to [[comprehend]] the [[reality]] of that [[inspiring]] and comforting [[truth]], "The kingdom of God is not meat and drink but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. " And throughout every trial and in the [[presence]] of every hardship, spirit-born [[souls]] are sustained by that [[hope]] which [[transcends]] all [[fear]] because the [[love]] of [[God]] is shed abroad in all [[hearts]] by the [[presence]] of the divine Spirit.

==34:7. THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH==   

==34:7. THE SPIRIT AND THE FLESH==   

34:7.1 The flesh, the inherent nature derived from the animal-origin races, does not naturally bear the fruits of the divine Spirit. When the mortal nature has been upstepped by the addition of the nature of the Material Sons of God, as the Urantia races were in a measure advanced by the bestowal of Adam, then is the way better prepared for the Spirit of Truth to co-operate with the indwelling Adjuster to bring forth the beautiful harvest of the character fruits of the spirit. If you do not reject this spirit, even though eternity may be required to fulfill the commission, " he will guide you into all truth. "

34:7.1 The [[flesh]], the [[inherent]] [[nature]] derived from the [[animal]]-[[origin]] [[races]], does not naturally bear the [[Fruits of the Spirit.|fruits of the divine Spirit]]. When the mortal nature has been upstepped by the addition of the [[nature]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_51 Material Sons of God], as the [[Urantia]] [[races]] were in a [[measure]] advanced by the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_74 bestowal of Adam], then is the way better [[prepared]] for the [[Spirit of Truth]] to [[co-operate]] with the [[indwelling Adjuster]] to bring forth the [[beautiful]] [[harvest]] of the [[character]] [[Fruits of the Spirit.|fruits of the spiri]]t. If you do not reject this [[Thought Adjuster|spirit]], even though [[eternity]] may be required to fulfill the commission, "he will guide you into all truth."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_john#Chapter_16]

34:7.2 Evolutionary mortals inhabiting normal worlds of spiritual progress do not experience the acute conflicts between the spirit and the flesh which characterize the present-day Urantia races. But even on the most ideal planets, pre-Adamic man must put forth positive efforts to ascend from the purely animalistic plane of existence up through successive levels of increasingly intellectual meanings and higher spiritual values.

34:7.2 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:5._MORTALS_OF_TIME_AND_SPACE Evolutionary mortals] inhabiting [[normal]] worlds of [[spiritual]] [[progress]] do not [[experience]] the acute [[conflicts]] between the [[spirit]] and the [[flesh]] which characterize the present-day [[Urantia]] [[races]]. But even on the most [[ideal]] [[planets]], [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_52#52:2._POST-PLANETARY_PRINCE_MAN pre-Adamic man] must put forth positive [[efforts]] to [[ascend]] from the [[purely]] [[animalistic]] [[plane]] of [[existence]] up through [[successive]] levels of increasingly [[intellectual]] [[meanings]] and higher [[spiritual]] [[values]].

34:7.3 The mortals of a normal world do not experience constant warfare between their physical and spiritual natures. They are confronted with the necessity of climbing up from the animal levels of existence to the higher planes of spiritual living, but this ascent is more like undergoing an educational training when compared with the intense conflicts of Urantia mortals in this realm of the divergent material and spiritual natures.

34:7.3 The [[mortals]] of a [[normal]] world do not [[experience]] constant [[warfare]] between their [[physical]] and [[spiritual]] [[natures]]. They are confronted with the [[necessity]] of climbing up from the [[animal]] levels of [[existence]] to the higher [[planes]] of [[spiritual]] living, but this [[ascent]] is more like undergoing an [[education]]al [[training]] when compared with the [[intense]] [[conflicts]] of [[Urantia]] [[mortals]] in this realm of the divergent [[material]] and [[spiritual]] [[natures]].

34:7.4 The Urantia peoples are suffering the consequences of a double deprivation of help in this task of progressive planetary spiritual attainment. The Caligastia upheaval precipitated world-wide confusion and robbed all subsequent generations of the moral assistance which a well-ordered society would have provided. But even more disastrous was the Adamic default in that it deprived the races of that superior type of physical nature which would have been more consonant with spiritual aspirations.

34:7.4 The [[Urantia]] peoples are [[suffering]] the [[consequences]] of a double deprivation of help in this task of [[progressive]] [[planetary]] spiritual [[attainment]]. The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_67#67:1._THE_CALIGASTIA_BETRAYAL Caligastia upheaval] precipitated world-wide [[confusion]] and robbed all subsequent [[generations]] of the [[moral]] [[assistance]] which a well-ordered [[society]] would have provided. But even more disastrous was the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_75 Adamic default] in that it deprived the [[races]] of that superior [[type]] of [[physical]] [[nature]] which would have been more consonant with [[spiritual]] [[aspirations]].

34:7.5 Urantia mortals are compelled to undergo such marked struggling between the spirit and the flesh because their remote ancestors were not more fully Adamized by the Edenic bestowal. It was the divine plan that the mortal races of Urantia should have had physical natures more naturally spirit responsive.

34:7.5 [[Urantia]] [[mortals]] are compelled to undergo such marked struggling between the [[spirit]] and the [[flesh]] because their remote [[ancestors]] were not more fully [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_73 Adamized by the Edenic bestowal]. It was the [[divine]] plan that the [[mortal]] [[races]] of [[Urantia]] should have had [[physical]] [[natures]] more naturally [[spirit]] [[responsive]].

34:7.6 Notwithstanding this double disaster to man's nature and his environment, present-day mortals would experience less of this apparent warfare between the flesh and the spirit if they would enter the spirit kingdom, wherein the faith sons of God enjoy comparative deliverance from the slave-bondage of the flesh in the enlightened and liberating service of wholehearted devotion to doing the will of the Father in heaven. Jesus showed mankind the new way of mortal living whereby human beings may very largely escape the dire consequences of the Caligastic rebellion and most effectively compensate for the deprivations resulting from the Adamic default. " The spirit of the life of Christ Jesus has made us free from the law of animal living and the temptations of evil and sin. " " This is the victory that overcomes the flesh, even your faith. "

34:7.6 Notwithstanding this double disaster to man's [[nature]] and his [[environment]], present-day [[mortals]] would [[experience]] less of this apparent [[warfare]] between the [[flesh]] and the [[spirit]] if they would enter the spirit kingdom, wherein the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_40#40:6._THE_FAITH_SONS_OF_GOD faith sons of God] enjoy [[comparative]] [[deliverance]] from the [[slave]]-bondage of the [[flesh]] in the [[enlightened]] and [[liberating]] [[service]] of wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[doing the will of the Father]] in [[heaven]]. [[Jesus]] showed [[mankind]] the new way of [[mortal]] living whereby [[human beings]] may very largely escape the dire [[consequences]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_67 Caligastic rebellion] and most [[effectively]] [[compensate]] for the deprivations resulting from the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_75 Adamic default]. "The spirit of the life of Christ Jesus has made us free from the law of animal living and the temptations of evil and sin." "This is the victory that overcomes the flesh, even your faith."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

34:7.7 Those God-knowing men and women who have been born of the Spirit experience no more conflict with their mortal natures than do the inhabitants of the most normal of worlds, planets which have never been tainted with sin nor touched by rebellion. Faith sons work on intellectual levels and live on spiritual planes far above the conflicts produced by unrestrained or unnatural physical desires. The normal urges of animal beings and the natural appetites and impulses of the physical nature are not in conflict with even the highest spiritual attainment except in the minds of ignorant, mistaught, or unfortunately overconscientious persons.

34:7.7 Those God-knowing men and women who have been born of the Spirit [[experience]] no more [[conflict]] with their [[mortal]] [[natures]] than do the [[inhabitants]] of the most [[normal]] of worlds, [[planets]] which have never been tainted with [[sin]] nor [[touched]] by [[rebellion]]. Faith sons work on [[intellectual]] levels and live on [[spiritual]] [[planes]] far above the [[conflicts]] produced by unrestrained or unnatural [[physical]] [[desires]]. The [[normal]] urges of [[animal]] ''beings'' and the natural appetites and impulses of the [[physical]] [[nature]] are not in [[conflict]] with even the highest [[spiritual]] [[attainment]] except in the minds of ignorant, mistaught, or unfortunately overconscientious [[persons]].

34:7.8 Having started out on the way of life everlasting, having accepted the assignment and received your orders to advance, do not fear the dangers of human forgetfulness and mortal inconstancy, do not be troubled with doubts of failure or by perplexing confusion, do not falter and question your status and standing, for in every dark hour, at every crossroad in the forward struggle, the Spirit of Truth will always speak, saying, " This is the way. "

34:7.8 Having started out on the way of life everlasting, having accepted the assignment and received your orders to advance, do not [[fear]] the dangers of [[human]] forgetfulness and mortal inconstancy, do not be troubled with [[doubts]] of failure or by perplexing [[confusion]], do not falter and question your [[status]] and standing, for in every [[dark]] hour, at every crossroad in the forward [[struggle]], the [[Spirit of Truth]] will always speak, saying, "This is the way." [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Isaiah#Chapter_.30]

34:7.9 Presented by a [[Mighty Messenger]] temporarily assigned to service on [[Urantia]].

34:7.9 Presented by a [[Mighty Messenger]] temporarily assigned to service on [[Urantia]].

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