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− | God's gifts can rarely be received directly. Even the most advanced of God's | + | [[God]]'s gifts can rarely be [[received]] directly. Even the most advanced of God's |
− | teachers will give way to temptation in this world. Would it be fair if their | + | teachers will give way to [[temptation]] in this world. Would it be [[fair]] if their |
− | pupils were denied healing because of this? The Bible says, "Ask in the | + | [[pupils]] were denied healing because of this? The [[Bible]] says, "Ask in the |
− | name of Jesus Christ." Is this merely an appeal to magic? A name does not | + | name of Jesus Christ." Is this merely an [[appeal]] to [[magic]]? A name does not |
− | heal, nor does an invocation call forth any special power. What does it mean | + | heal, nor does an [[invocation]] call forth any special [[power]]. What does it mean |
− | to call on Jesus Christ? What does calling on his name confer? Why is the | + | to call on [[Jesus]] [[Christ]]? What does calling on his name confer? Why is the |
− | appeal to him part of healing? | + | appeal to him part of [[healing]]? |
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− | We have repeatedly said that one who has perfectly accepted the Atonement | + | We have repeatedly said that one who has perfectly [[accepted]] the [[Atonement]] |
− | for himself can heal the world. Indeed, he has already done so. Temptation | + | for himself can heal the world. Indeed, he has already done so. [[Temptation]] |
− | may recur to others, but never to this One. He has become the risen Son of | + | may recur to others, but never to this One. He has [[become]] the risen Son of |
− | God. He has overcome death because he has accepted life. He has | + | God. He has overcome [[death]] because he has accepted [[life]]. He has |
| recognized himself as God created him, and in so doing he has recognized | | recognized himself as God created him, and in so doing he has recognized |
− | all living things as part of him. There is now no limit on his power, because | + | all living things as part of him. There is now no [[limit]] on his [[power]], because |
− | it is the power of God. So has his name become the Name of God, for he no | + | it is the [[power of God]]. So has his name become the Name of God, for he no |
− | longer sees himself as separate from Him. | + | longer sees himself as [[separate]] from Him. |
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− | What does this mean for you? It means that in remembering Jesus you are | + | What does this mean for you? It means that in [[remembering]] [[Jesus]] you are |
− | remembering God. The whole relationship of the Son to the Father lies in | + | remembering [[God]]. The whole [[relationship]] of [[the Son]] to [[the Father]] lies in |
− | him. His part in the Sonship is also yours, and his completed learning | + | him. His part in [[the Sonship]] is also yours, and his completed learning |
| guarantees your own success. Is he still available for help? What did he say | | guarantees your own success. Is he still available for help? What did he say |
− | about this? Remember his promises, and ask yourself honestly whether it is | + | about this? Remember his [[promises]], and ask yourself [[honestly]] whether it is |
| likely that he will fail to keep them. Can God fail His Son? And can one | | likely that he will fail to keep them. Can God fail His Son? And can one |
− | who is one with God be unlike Him? Who transcends the body has | + | who is one with God be unlike Him? Who [[transcends]] the [[body]] has |
− | transcended limitation. Would the greatest teacher be unavailable to those | + | transcended [[limitation]]. Would the greatest teacher be unavailable to those |
| who follow him? | | who follow him? |
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− | The name of Jesus Christ as such is but a symbol. But it stands for love that | + | The name of [[Jesus]] [[Christ]] as such is but a [[symbol]]. But it stands for [[love]] that |
− | is not of this world. It is a symbol that is safely used as a replacement for | + | is not of this world. It is a [[symbol]] that is safely used as a replacement for |
− | the many names of all the gods to which you pray. It becomes the shining | + | the many names of all the gods to which you pray. It [[becomes]] the [[shining]] |
− | symbol for the Word of God, so close to what it stands for that the little | + | symbol for the [[Word of God]], so close to what it stands for that the little |
− | space between the two is lost, the moment that the name is called to mind. | + | space between the two is lost, the moment that the name is called to [[mind]]. |
| Remembering the name of Jesus Christ is to give thanks for all the gifts that | | Remembering the name of Jesus Christ is to give thanks for all the gifts that |
− | God has given you. And gratitude to God becomes the way in which He is | + | God has given you. And [[gratitude]] to God [[becomes]] the way in which He is |
| remembered, for love cannot be far behind a grateful heart and thankful | | remembered, for love cannot be far behind a grateful heart and thankful |
− | mind. God enters easily, for these are the true conditions for your | + | [[mind]]. God enters easily, for these are the true conditions for your |
− | homecoming. | + | [[homecoming]]. |
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− | Jesus has led the way. Why would you not be grateful to him? He has asked | + | Jesus has led the way. Why would you not be [[grateful]] to him? He has asked |
− | for love, but only that he might give it to you. You do not love yourself. But | + | for [[love]], but only that he might give it to you. You do not love yourself. But |
| in his eyes your loveliness is so complete and flawless that he sees in it an | | in his eyes your loveliness is so complete and flawless that he sees in it an |
− | image of his Father. You become the symbol of his Father here on earth. To | + | image of his Father. You [[become]] the [[symbol]] of his Father here on earth. To |
− | you he looks for hope, because in you he sees no limit and no stain to mar | + | you he looks for [[hope]], because in you he sees no limit and no stain to mar |
− | your beautiful perfection. In his eyes Christ's vision shines in perfect | + | your [[beautiful]] [[perfection]]. In his eyes [[Christ]]'s [[vision]] shines in perfect |
| constancy. He has remained with you. Would you not learn the lesson of | | constancy. He has remained with you. Would you not learn the lesson of |
− | salvation through his learning? Why would you choose to start again, when | + | [[salvation]] through his learning? Why would you choose to start again, when |
− | he has made the journey for you? | + | he has made the [[journey]] for you? |
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− | No one on earth can grasp what Heaven is, or what its one Creator really | + | No one on earth can grasp what [[Heaven]] is, or what its one [[Creator]] really |
− | means. Yet we have witnesses. It is to them that wisdom should appeal. | + | means. Yet we have [[witnesses]]. It is to them that [[wisdom]] should [[appeal]]. |
− | There have been those whose learning far exceeds what we can learn. Nor | + | There have been those whose [[learning]] far exceeds what we can learn. Nor |
− | would we teach the limitations we have laid on us. No one who has become | + | would we teach the [[limitations]] we have laid on us. No one who has [[become]] |
− | a true and dedicated teacher of God forgets his brothers. Yet what he can | + | a true and [[dedicated]] [[teacher of God]] forgets his brothers. Yet what he can |
| offer them is limited by what he learns himself. Then turn to one who laid | | offer them is limited by what he learns himself. Then turn to one who laid |
| all limits by, and went beyond the farthest reach of learning. He will take | | all limits by, and went beyond the farthest reach of learning. He will take |
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| are now. | | are now. |
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− | This course has come from him because his words have reached you in a | + | [[ACIM|This course]] has come from him because his [[words]] have reached you in a |
− | language you can love and understand. Are other teachers possible, to lead | + | [[language]] you can [[love]] and [[understand]]. Are other teachers possible, to lead |
| the way to those who speak in different tongues and appeal to different | | the way to those who speak in different tongues and appeal to different |
− | symbols? Certainly there are. Would God leave anyone without a very | + | [[symbols]]? Certainly there are. Would God leave anyone without a very |
− | present help in time of trouble; a savior who can symbolize Himself? Yet do | + | present help in time of trouble; a [[savior]] who can [[symbolize]] Himself? Yet do |
− | we need a many-faceted curriculum, not because of content differences, but | + | we need a many-faceted [[curriculum]], not because of [[content]] [[differences]], but |
− | because symbols must shift and change to suit the need. Jesus has come to | + | because [[symbols]] must shift and [[change]] to suit the need. [[Jesus]] has come to |
| answer yours. In him you find God's Answer. Do you, then, teach with him, | | answer yours. In him you find God's Answer. Do you, then, teach with him, |
| for he is with you; he is always here. | | for he is with you; he is always here. |
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| [[Category:Manual for Teachers]] | | [[Category:Manual for Teachers]] |
| [[Category: Jesus/TeaM]] | | [[Category: Jesus/TeaM]] |
| + | [[Category: Healing]] |