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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 [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.

133:3.7 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. "

133:3.12 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 [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].

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[[Category:Paper 133 - The Return From Rome]]

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