2007-03-27-Self-Righteousness and Righteous Indignation

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Topic: Self-Righteousness and Righteous Indignation

Group: At Large

Facilitators

Teacher: Michael

TR: Iris

Session

Lesson

Michael: “You have come to me today requesting information on how to view those who present themselves with righteous indignation and the self- righteous. You witnessed my momentary hesitancy in developing this teaching for you, but I think that perhaps we can eke a lesson out of it which will bring some understanding and healing.

“Do you remember the episode when Martha came to me complaining that Mary was not helping with the chores of preparing the meal and tending to the guests in the house? Do you recall that Mary stayed behind to hear my teachings? My reply to Martha was that Mary had chosen the better part. It is better to commune with the bridegroom before preparing for the marriage feast.

“How does this relate to your question about the self-righteous who look for ways to impose their understanding and interpretation of value on others? It is because although they have accepted the bridegroom and honor him, they prefer to busy themselves with tasks they deem more important and chores they consider to be of value according to their perception of things. As you have noticed, this perception is centered solely on a human interpretation of what the bridegroom desires.

“It is not to be condemned however, for these individuals, although ultimately self serving, are heeding the more primitive call of the adjutants to ever progress, evolve and improve. This desire is embedded in everyone and has done a great deal toward the advancement of society and civilization when combined with the higher ideals of living. But, how much more valuable is it to ask the bridegroom himself what he desires for his wedding feast? Mary took the time to commune with the bridegroom and learn of him before embarking on her duties of service.

“Both Mary and Martha are serving me, ultimately. One in a purely evolutionary and progressive manner, the other in a personal and revelatory manner. Both are necessary for the advancement of mankind as a whole. Therefore, I would rebuke you to chastise any busy Martha who is righteously seeking to improve the world; but, I do recommend that you consider the source of this zeal. Is it purely selfish and misguided, or does it come from a true and deeper source? Has the one with righteous indignation discovered a truth and is defending it or has he or she adopted a false truth and is defending it?

“As you well know, truth is fluid and subject to space and time while you are living within space and time. The trick is to transcend space and time in search of a more perfect truth. In the meantime, do not condemn man of his truth, be responsible for yourself and search for the bridegroom and his transcendent truth. Step out of the space time continuum and allow yourself the luxury of spending intimate time with him before embarking on your personal attempt to change the world. For you will find that your world will change, but it will be the way you view the world that changes, not the world itself. Your new vision is what will ultimately transform the world to conform to your expectations. This is your co-creative potential.

“So, do not become self-righteous or exhibit righteous indignation yourself and also do not judge against the Marthas of the world either. You are all part of the ebb and flow of the creative adventure.”

Dialogue

Receiver: “Master, I was expecting you to comment on the fact that self-righteousness is being self centered and that ultimately is not a spiritual goal, yet you chose to view this in a different way. Is self-righteousness being self-centered?”

Michael: “In a limited way it is, yet it cannot always be construed as being wrong given the intentions of the heart and the level of understanding within that heart. Each person is judged individually. What I will say is that self-righteousness does lend itself to self isolation. The self-righteous attempt to change the world with righteous indignation in order to lesson their feelings of spiritual isolation. Those in this position often cannot understand why they cannot convince others of their truth which is another lesson for another day. It is a matter of growth to understand that personal truth is not always an absolute.

“But, my goal in this lesson is to assure you of the proper attitude to those who are displaying this behavior. That is what you requested, is it not?”

Receiver: “Yes, forgive me for wanting to understand it in greater depth. You have answered my question and I will not attempt to judge those people or attempt to change their truth.”

Closing

Michael: “That is right, my little one. Wisdom and patience should prevail in these circumstances. Be firm but gentle, be assertive and compassionate, be forgiving and forgetting and always walk with me.”