Changes

At our previous [[meeting]] session, I [[discussed]] the living [[channel]] of [[faith]] and its transforming [[effects]]. I now wish to return to this subject in order to broaden and deepen your [[awareness]] of [[faith]] as the [[healer]] in all aspects of life. Faith is the priceless [[treasure]] which cannot be bought and sold. It is [[free]] for the willing [[child]] of [[God]]. Faith is the living [[channel]] between the [[creature]] and the [[Creator]], the [[soul]] to its [[Father]], the son and daughter and their all powerful, all [[wise]], all loving, and [[merciful]], Eternal [[Parent]]. This living [[channel]] is indeed an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord]. It sustains and [[strengthens]] the child- [[creature]] in [[health]], in mental efficiency, in life [[performance]], and in the [[transforming]] [[ability]] to [[bestow]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]] on one's fellows. Only by [[faith]] is His [[love]] [[received]]. Only by [[faith]] does this [[love]] pour outward. Only by [[faith]] do we become a living [[channel]] of [[love]]. Only by faith do we [[grow]] and [[ascend]]. Only by faith are we [[ascended]] and [[received]]. Only by faith are many [[truths]] [[understood]], or, I would say, [[spiritually]] [[felt]]. There is no other [[technique]]. Only by faith are we [[Salvation|saved]]. Only by [[faith]] do we know Him. Only by faith do we allow Him to know us. It is faith which [[strengthens]]. It is faith which destroys [[error]]. It is faith which makes you [[perfect]] one step at a time. By faith are you healed in [[body]] as well as [[soul]]. By faith is spiritual [[power]] known. By [[faith]] are small things made great. By faith is the [[mind]] brought to [[understanding]] of spiritual [[reality]] and [[truth]]. [[Faith]] is the living way, the way shown by the wayshower, [[Michael]], when made [[flesh]]. By faith the door to [[the kingdom]] is opened. By [[faith]] we enter. By faith we are made [[safe]] and [[secure]] in this [[understanding]]. Faith is the [[wellspring]] of [[goodness]] which overcomes our [[evil]]. By faith we are brought into [[light]], the light which cannot be [[darkened]] or diminished, if by faith it is truly [[desired]]. I will leave you with the [[prayer]] that [[God]]'s [[peace]] and His love be upon you always forevermore. [[Farewell]] for this evening, [[Shalom]].

At our previous [[meeting]] session, I [[discussed]] the living [[channel]] of [[faith]] and its transforming [[effects]]. I now wish to return to this subject in order to broaden and deepen your [[awareness]] of [[faith]] as the [[healer]] in all aspects of life. Faith is the priceless [[treasure]] which cannot be bought and sold. It is [[free]] for the willing [[child]] of [[God]]. Faith is the living [[channel]] between the [[creature]] and the [[Creator]], the [[soul]] to its [[Father]], the son and daughter and their all powerful, all [[wise]], all loving, and [[merciful]], Eternal [[Parent]]. This living [[channel]] is indeed an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbilical_cord umbilical cord]. It sustains and [[strengthens]] the child- [[creature]] in [[health]], in mental efficiency, in life [[performance]], and in the [[transforming]] [[ability]] to [[bestow]] [[the Father]]'s [[love]] on one's fellows. Only by [[faith]] is His [[love]] [[received]]. Only by [[faith]] does this [[love]] pour outward. Only by [[faith]] do we become a living [[channel]] of [[love]]. Only by faith do we [[grow]] and [[ascend]]. Only by faith are we [[ascended]] and [[received]]. Only by faith are many [[truths]] [[understood]], or, I would say, [[spiritually]] [[felt]]. There is no other [[technique]]. Only by faith are we [[Salvation|saved]]. Only by [[faith]] do we know Him. Only by faith do we allow Him to know us. It is faith which [[strengthens]]. It is faith which destroys [[error]]. It is faith which makes you [[perfect]] one step at a time. By faith are you healed in [[body]] as well as [[soul]]. By faith is spiritual [[power]] known. By [[faith]] are small things made great. By faith is the [[mind]] brought to [[understanding]] of spiritual [[reality]] and [[truth]]. [[Faith]] is the living way, the way shown by the wayshower, [[Michael]], when made [[flesh]]. By faith the door to [[the kingdom]] is opened. By [[faith]] we enter. By faith we are made [[safe]] and [[secure]] in this [[understanding]]. Faith is the [[wellspring]] of [[goodness]] which overcomes our [[evil]]. By faith we are brought into [[light]], the light which cannot be [[darkened]] or diminished, if by faith it is truly [[desired]]. I will leave you with the [[prayer]] that [[God]]'s [[peace]] and His love be upon you always forevermore. [[Farewell]] for this evening, [[Shalom]].

==REMEMBER OUR BROTHER/FATHER==

==Session 15==

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

This evening is important for I have many things to tell you beginning with my announcement that the time has begun to bring together many potential believers. We will see who remains and who does not. There should be no anxiety on the part of those bringing in new people, for they will decide of their own accord or conscience what is best for them. Therefore, have no anxiety if they do not remain.

This evening is important for I have many things to tell you beginning with my [[announcement]] that the [[time]] has begun to bring [[together]] many [[potential]] believers. We will see who remains and who does not. There should be no [[anxiety]] on the part of those bringing in new people, for they will [[decide]] of their own [[accord]] or [[conscience]] what is best for them. Therefore, have no [[anxiety]] if they do not remain.

Secondly, I wish to declare the following. Machiventa Melchizedek, Planetary Prince of Urantia, has decided to incorporate this group on a higher level. By this I mean you are the first to begin evangelism under his, and therefore my, direction. As I have said previously, the correcting time has begun and now begins the great harvest of souls ripened and ready to receive these truths. This movement, or harvesting, gathering, brings much joy to our hearts and will certainly also gladden yours when you see the results. This life is not long, and there is much for you to accomplish, and we deem the time to be right for the beginning of this work in earnest. Be patient and gentle and unhurried, however, in your dealings with people, for each grain of wheat ripens in its own time, and there is nothing you can do to hurry this process without the true spiritual receptivity of the recipient.

Secondly, I wish to [[declare]] the following. [[Machiventa]] [[Melchizedek]], [[Planetary Prince]] of [[Urantia]], has [[decided]] to incorporate this [[group]] on a higher level. By this I mean you are the first to begin [[evangelism]] under his, and therefore my, direction. As I have said previously, the [[correcting time]] has begun and now begins the great [[harvest]] of [[souls]] ripened and ready to [[receive]] these [[truths]]. This [[movement]], or harvesting, gathering, brings much [[joy]] to our [[hearts]] and will certainly also gladden yours when you see the results. This life is not long, and there is much for you to accomplish, and we deem the time to be right for the beginning of this [[work]] in [[earnest]]. Be [[patient]] and gentle and unhurried, however, in your dealings with people, for each grain of wheat ripens in its own time, and there is nothing you can do to hurry this [[process]] without the true [[spiritual]] [[receptivity]] of the recipient.

If the truth of my words did not create a result in your lives, you would not be here. What truth I give you freely, I wish you to give freely and be unafraid to give it, for how it is received is really beyond your control. Each person can only sow these seeds and wait upon the results. Many times you will be disappointed and even scorned. This is known and understood. Therefore, I send you with bravery, courage, wisdom, and discretion. Be gentle yet firm as I am, be secure in your faith as I know you are, and above all be loving, and many hungry souls will come to you on their own.

If the [[truth]] of my [[words]] did not create a result in your lives, you would not be here. What [[truth]] I give you freely, I wish you to give freely and be unafraid to give it, for how it is [[received]] is really beyond your [[control]]. Each person can only sow these [[seeds]] and wait upon the results. Many times you will be [[disappointed]] and even [[scorned]]. This is known and [[understood]]. Therefore, I send you with [[bravery]], [[courage]], [[wisdom]], and discretion. Be [[gentle]] yet firm as I am, be [[secure]] in your [[faith]] as I know you are, and above all be loving, and many [[hungry]] [[souls]] will come to you on their own.

I am reminded of the parable of the good shepherd. When one of the flock is separated and goes astray, the shepherd looks for that sheep tirelessly until he finds him, and gently returns him to the fold. This is my mission to you, to seek out those who are lost and to bring them from darkness into light, to give hope, and peace, and security in faith. I admonish you, be not discouraged, for the fruits of your labor will multiply many times. Melchizedek desires that many people receive my teachings which are prepared together with him. This the beginning of the correcting time.

I am reminded of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Good_Shepherd parable of the good shepherd]. When one of the flock is separated and goes astray, the [[shepherd]] looks for that sheep tirelessly until he finds him, and gently returns him to the fold. This is my [[mission]] to you, to seek out those who are lost and to bring them from [[darkness]] into [[light]], to give [[hope]], and [[peace]], and [[security]] in [[faith]]. I [[admonish]] you, be not [[discouraged]], for the fruits of your labor will multiply many times. [[Melchizedek]] [[desires]] that many people [[receive]] my teachings which are [[prepared]] together with him. This the beginning of the [[correcting time]].

 

I would like at this time to proceed with a short lesson this evening. This is somewhat improvised from the prepared. We have among us one who has walked this earth, who has lived and suffered in life as you have, who has borne trials and ease, disappointments and pleasure, songs, tears, laughter, melody, ugliness, beauty, despair and relief. He has personally sent His spirit presence to be with each person for Him to have complete understanding, and for each person to have complete comfort in that understanding. There is nothing you have suffered, experienced, borne, or forgiven which He has not done also with you. Although we worship our Father, we must not forget to revere our Brother/Father, for He is understandingly close to each of us as a brother, by your side in times of trouble, in times of happiness, in grief and in love, His spirit presence is always near. We should not forget to acknowledge in grateful humility this extreme gift. At this time, may we each offer Him a silent prayer. (After a long wait) Amen.

I would like at this time to [[proceed]] with a short lesson this evening. This is somewhat [[improvised]] from the prepared. We have among us one who has walked this [[earth]], who has lived and [[suffered]] in life as you have, who has borne [[trials]] and ease, [[disappointments]] and [[pleasure]], [[songs]], [[tears]], [[laughter]], [[melody]], [[ugliness]], [[beauty]], [[despair]] and [[relief]]. He has [[personally]] sent [[Spirit of Truth|His spirit presence]] to be with each [[person]] for Him to have complete [[understanding]], and for each [[person]] to have complete [[comfort]] in that [[understanding]]. There is nothing you have [[suffered]], [[experienced]], borne, or [[forgiven]] which He has not done also with you. Although we [[worship]] [[our Father]], we must not [[forget]] to [[revere]] our Brother/Father, for He is understandingly close to each of us as a [[brother]], by your side in times of [[trouble]], in times of [[happiness]], in [[grief]] and in [[love]], His [[Spirit of Truth|spirit presence]] is always near. We should not [[forget]] to acknowledge in [[grateful]] [[humility]] this [[extreme]] [[gift]]. At this time, may we each offer Him a [[silent]] [[prayer]]. (After a long wait) [[Amen]].

===Dialogue===

===Dialogue===

Q: Would you advise the people in the group to start their own study group, to introduce other people slowly to the book and then introduce them slowly to your teachings?

 

Q: Would you [[advise]] the people in the [[group]] to start their own [[study]] group, to introduce other people slowly to [[Urantia Book|the book]] and then introduce them slowly to your teachings?

 

Q: Can you address the role of the new women apostles in this day and age?

A: Yes, we understand this as the age when women are finally acknowledged as spiritually equal, and where women can, and will, play a vital, and in all respects equal, role with men. Your roles will not be exactly the same, and do not expect them to be. You are individuals, and each individual will therefore play a different part. However, women will not be segregated, there is no need for this but will be fully integrated into the mainstream of this work. The example of this total equality of spiritual recognition will be a powerful influence in the world in the future. For now, women are not recognized generally to be spiritual equals with men, and this we desire to change.

A: No. My teachings are [[simple]] and direct. Perhaps my teachings would be easier for a [[person]] to [[receive]] than The [[Urantia Book]]. I [[wish]] it the other way around, that those [[receiving]] my teachings should then [[study]] together the book. As I said previously, The [[Urantia Book]] is like a [[tool]] for [[learning]] and [[understanding]]. It has, and will, bring many people to [[God]], yet there is much contained therein which [[confuses]] and [[complicates]] the [[simplicity]] of [[our Father]], and simple truth may be lost in this [[confusion]]. I will endeavor to make [[clear]] that confusion, to word simply that which is [[complex]]. As mental [[comprehension]] is thereby expanded, the papers of The [[Urantia Book]] become more and more easily [[comprehended]], yet, to all of you who have been [[readers]], [[understand]] this book has many different levels in each paper, so that [[parts]] are understood at first and then more and more of the whole is [[comprehended]]. Joshua can attest to this truth. It was [[designed]] that way.

Q: Do you mean that we are not spiritually equal on your plane either, the men and the women?

A: Yes, we [[understand]] this as the age when [[women]] are finally acknowledged as [[spiritually]] [[equal]], and where women can, and will, play a [[vital]], and in all respects [[equal]], role with [[men]]. Your roles will not be exactly the same, and do not [[expect]] them to be. You are [[individuals]], and each individual will therefore play a [[different]] [[part]]. However, women will not be [[segregated]], there is no need for this but will be fully [[integrated]] into the [[mainstream]] of this [[work]]. The example of this total [[equality]] of spiritual [[recognition]] will be a powerful [[influence]] in the world in the [[future]]. For now, [[women]] are not recognized generally to be spiritual equals with men, and this we [[desire]] to [[change]].

A: No, you are not understanding. You are, completely, spiritually equal! Absolutely! Unequivocally! Without a doubt! Completely!

Q: Do you mean that we are not spiritually [[equal]] on your [[plane]] either, the [[men]] and the [[women]]?

Q: If we run across other people who have religious faith, should we teach yours, or just go on to other people? Basically, this is the problem of dealing with other people's religion or values.

Q: If we run across other people who have [[religious]] [[faith]], should we teach yours, or just go on to other people? Basically, this is the [[problem]] of dealing with other people's [[religion]] or [[values]].

A: Use your best wisdom-judgment in assessing each situation separately. As Jesus taught, you never condemn another's belief. You only plant seeds of truth, and presently these will grow and crowd out any error. All belief systems on this world today contain differing measures of truth and error. Only seek the truth and bestow the truth upon your brothers. Seek not to change any belief system. It is not important to do so. Nor is it desirable.

A: Use your best [[wisdom]]-[[judgment]] in assessing each situation separately. As [[Jesus]] taught, you never condemn another's [[belief]]. You only plant [[seeds]] of [[truth]], and presently these will [[grow]] and crowd out any error. All [[belief]] systems on this world today contain differing measures of [[truth]] and [[error]]. Only seek the truth and bestow the truth upon your brothers. Seek not to [[change]] any [[belief]] system. It is not important to do so. Nor is it desirable.

Q: Then should we take that to mean that when we are talking to someone who is not a Christian, we should allow them to continue to not believe in Jesus, or should we make some effort to persuade them toward the religion of Jesus.

Q: Then should we take that to mean that when we are talking to someone who is not a [[Christian]], we should allow them to continue to not believe in [[Jesus]], or should we make some effort to persuade them toward the religion of Jesus.

A: Yes, this is difficult. Christianity in its present form is much distorted in its view of Jesus, and this distorted view has turned many away from His good teachings. At present, modern-day Christianity does almost as much to hinder the spread of the gospel of Jesus as it does to promote it. His teachings cannot be thought untrue by any thinking person. Therefore, His teachings should be used, not doctrinal Christianity, but direct spiritual food instead. But as I said, do not attempt to dissuade a person away from their heartfelt convictions. Does this help at all?

A: Yes, this is [[difficult]]. [[Christianity]] in its present form is much distorted in its view of [[Jesus]], and this distorted view has turned many away from His good teachings. At present, [[modern]]-day [[Christianity]] does almost as much to hinder the spread of the [[gospel]] of Jesus as it does to [[promote]] it. His teachings cannot be [[thought]] untrue by any [[thinking]] person. Therefore, His teachings should be used, not doctrinal [[Christianity]], but direct spiritual [[food]] instead. But as I said, do not attempt to dissuade a person away from their heartfelt [[convictions]]. Does this help at all?

Q: Yes. I have known good people, responsible people, caring people, who claim to be agnostic. Can I assume that some of these people have a good working relationship with their Thought Adjuster despite their disbelief in God?

Q: Yes. I have known [[good]] people, [[responsible]] people, caring people, who claim to be [[agnostic]]. Can I [[assume]] that some of these people have a [[good]] working [[relationship]] with their [[Thought Adjuster]] despite their disbelief in [[God]]?

A: Yes, yes they can. Almost all of the work of Thought Adjusters is unconscious--or not conscious, rather, not subconscious, just not conscious, and therefore, many are led and directed by their inner God without full conscious recognition of this leading and directing. Of course, conscious decision to recognize God, to recognize and accept His reality, both within and without, to understand His love and care for each person, and a desire to become like Him, to affirm His will within our own, is the first step to immortality, and these are very crucial.

A: Yes, yes they can. Almost all of the [[work]] of [[Thought Adjusters]] is [[unconscious]]--or not [[conscious]], rather, not subconscious, just not conscious, and therefore, many are led and directed by their inner [[God]] without full conscious [[recognition]] of this [[leading]] and directing. Of course, [[conscious]] [[decision]] to [[recognize]] [[God]], to recognize and [[accept]] His [[reality]], both within and without, to [[understand]] His [[love]] and [[care]] for each person, and a [[desire]] to become like Him, to affirm His will within our own, is the first step to [[immortality]], and these are very crucial.

Q: Must these steps be taken on this planet in this life, or in some cases will they be deferred until the morontia experience?

Q: Must these steps be taken on this [[planet]] in this life, or in some cases will they be deferred until the [[morontia]] [[experience]]?

A: In some cases they are deferred, yes.

A: In some cases they are deferred, yes.

Q: Father Ham, do most mortals survive?

Q: Father [[Ham]], do most mortals [[survive]]?

A: Yes.

A: Yes.

Q: I am new to The Urantia Book and so I would like to understand evangelism. My mind is perceiving it as influencing the people in our lives through our good works, through our communications, possibly through books, songs, . ..

Q: I am new to The [[Urantia Book]] and so I would like to [[understand]] [[evangelism]]. My [[mind]] is [[perceiving]] it as [[influencing]] the people in our lives through our good [[works]], through our [[communications]], possibly through [[books]], [[songs]], . ..

A: Through the example of your life, correct.

A: Through the example of your life, correct.

Q: So, how we begin is at whatever stage we are at with our lives by being more conscious to how we are living our lives and how we are influencing the people in our lives?

Q: So, how we begin is at whatever [[stage]] we are at with our lives by being more [[conscious]] to how we are living our lives and how we are [[influencing]] the people in our lives?

A: You are conscious now of influence, correct? (Yes) This influence will extend. Fear not. You mustn't think that you must be perfect. This is impossible, and this is understood. Only the desire to become as God is, to allow His being to make your uniqueness more real and unique. This does not require conformity, but rather extreme individuality, to be who you really are, and to realize who you really are, more and more, day by day. This unique reality will naturally be attractive. We ask nothing of anyone but that.

A: You are [[conscious]] now of [[influence]], correct? (Yes) This influence will extend. [[Fear]] not. You mustn't think that you must be [[perfect]]. This is impossible, and this is [[understood]]. Only the [[desire]] to become as [[God]] is, to allow His [[being]] to make your [[uniqueness]] more [[real]] and unique. This does not require [[conformity]], but rather [[extreme]] [[individuality]], to be who you really are, and to [[realize]] who you really are, more and more, day by day. This [[unique]] [[reality]] will naturally be [[attractive]]. We ask nothing of anyone but that.

==TRUTH==

==TRUTH==