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Visiting Student: Since our teacher [[Ham]] has gone, could you give us any [[directions]] for our [[group]]? His departure was so sudden we were dumfounded and [[wonder]] what our [[future]] [[mission]] [[assignments]] may or may not entail. Could you comment on that, please?

Visiting Student: Since our teacher [[Ham]] has gone, could you give us any [[directions]] for our [[group]]? His departure was so sudden we were dumfounded and [[wonder]] what our [[future]] [[mission]] [[assignments]] may or may not entail. Could you comment on that, please?

A: Yes, your [[mission]] at present is to [[maintain]] your [[faith]] and [[group]] [[identity]]. This is [[difficult]], however, [[necessary]]. Look at it from this [[perspective]]. It is much more impractical to have as a living [[inspiration]] a group of [[mortals]] who continue to believe in a [[teacher]] who is absent than to have a group of people who sit at the feet of one of our group. In a larger scope of [[the mission]], this is [[necessary]], not for yourselves personally, but on a larger [[scope]]. For it shows a true faith and demonstrates the reality of the teachers and the teachings. While personally disappointing, nevertheless it will serve to convert many non-believers to our cause. Consider the Apostles after the death of Jesus. The devastation and loss and feelings of abandonment overtook them. Their faith was weakened. See how much nobler it is to accept without understanding, and continue to radiate joy, love, faith, and light without the blessings of a teacher. This shows the true integration of Ham's lessons and the upstepping of your character. It also shows eloquently, and without defensive words, the reality - spiritual reality - and truth of the mission. For if a group can maintain higher values of identity, continued service, dedication to God and the will of God, and the internal reliance on Adjuster, angelic, higher mind, then we have succeeded in transmitting the individual into more morontial modes and actions. This is quite an honor. Humans are unconsciously subverting spiritual gifts. Reliance on external guidance is acceptable to a point, but when that becomes dependency, you are no more than mere puppets. My suggestion is to use your free will to clearly choose the higher path instead of feeling abandoned.

A: Yes, your [[mission]] at present is to [[maintain]] your [[faith]] and [[group]] [[identity]]. This is [[difficult]], however, [[necessary]]. Look at it from this [[perspective]]. It is much more impractical to have as a living [[inspiration]] a group of [[mortals]] who continue to believe in a [[teacher]] who is absent than to have a group of people who sit at the feet of one of our group. In a larger scope of [[the mission]], this is [[necessary]], not for yourselves personally, but on a larger [[scope]]. For it shows a true [[faith]] and [[demonstrates]] the [[reality]] of [[the teachers]] and the teachings. While personally [[disappointing]], nevertheless it will serve to [[convert]] many non-believers to [[our cause]]. Consider the [[Apostles]] after the [[death of Jesus]]. The devastation and loss and [[feelings]] of [[abandonment]] overtook them. Their [[faith]] was weakened. See how much nobler it is to [[accept]] without understanding, and continue to [[radiate]] [[joy]], [[love]], [[faith]], and [[light]] without the [[blessings]] of a teacher. This shows the true [[integration]] of Ham's lessons and the upstepping of your [[character]]. It also shows [[eloquently]], and without [[defensive]] [[words]], the [[reality]] - spiritual reality - and [[truth]] of [[the mission]]. For if a group can maintain higher [[values]] of [[identity]], continued [[service]], [[dedication]] to [[God]] and the will of God, and the internal reliance on [[Adjuster]], angelic, higher mind, then we have succeeded in [[transmitting]] the [[individual]] into more [[morontial]] modes and [[actions]]. This is quite an [[honor]]. Humans are unconsciously subverting [[spiritual gifts]]. Reliance on external [[guidance]] is [[acceptable]] to a [[point]], but when that becomes dependency, you are no more than mere [[puppets]]. My suggestion is to use your [[free will]] to clearly choose the higher path instead of feeling [[abandoned]].

You were graced with many lessons, and now that the seed has been planted, a time of waiting precedes new growth. We know that eventually you will see the benevolence and blessings of this event. Often the offstage character in a play exerts the strongest influence. What are you? Or what have you become without him? That is the true litmus test of the teachings. Are you now less than you were? Or more? These are questions your study group should be praying on and discussing. You are not alone. You have many, many celestial helpers both involved in this mission and not. How has Ham's commingling affected you? Has it left you directionless? Then he has failed. Your mission is to live without Ham for now. He will return within the year. But first you must mature. You must show that these teachings are a part of you, with or without the teachings.

You were [[graced]] with many lessons, and now that the [[seed]] has been planted, a [[time]] of waiting precedes new [[growth]]. We know that [[eventually]] you will see the benevolence and [[blessings]] of this [[event]]. Often the offstage [[character]] in a [[play]] exerts the strongest [[influence]]. What are you? Or what have you become without him? That is the true litmus test of the teachings. Are you now less than you were? Or more? These are questions your [[study]] [[group]] should be [[praying]] on and [[discussing]]. You are not [[alone]]. You have many, many [[celestial]] helpers both involved in [[this mission]] and not. How has [[Ham]]'s commingling affected you? Has it left you directionless? Then he has failed. Your [[mission]] is to live without [[Ham]] for now. He will return within the year. But first you must [[mature]]. You must show that these teachings are a part of you, with or without the teachings.

If the teaching of Jesus had died with Him, where would Urantia be? You have much to work from. Have you actually applied the magnificent lessons of one of the greatest teachers on Urantia? Have you actively worked to change and upstep yourselves? Have you re-listened to the hundreds of transmissions and worked on transformation? I think not. Emotions are human and forgivable. But now is the time to dedicate your group to this task. A teacher imparts concepts. The students must make them part of themselves. This is the period you are in. Hearing words is not growth. It is merely the first step. If you believe in your teacher, where is your part? Everything needs time, and this time should be fruitful for you.

If the teaching of [[Jesus]] had died with Him, where would [[Urantia]] be? You have much to work from. Have you actually applied the [[magnificent]] lessons of one of the greatest teachers on [[Urantia]]? Have you actively worked to [[change]] and upstep yourselves? Have you re-[[listened]] to the hundreds of transmissions and worked on [[transformation]]? I think not. [[Emotions]] are human and forgivable. But now is the time to [[dedicate]] your group to this task. A teacher imparts [[concepts]]. The [[students]] must make them part of themselves. This is the period you are in, [[hearing]] [[words]] is not [[growth]]. It is merely the first step. If you believe in your [[teacher]], where is your part? [[Everything]] needs time, and this time should be fruitful for you.

This should be joy-filled - the application of the lessons, for no one - (S), and please tell my brothers and sisters - can do that growing for you. We can merely shine a beam on a possible path to God. You must put your feet on the path and trudge along. This is your time of trudging. And this should be viewed with great gratitude. You are not abandoned. You are left to grow in the only way that true growth can be achieved by agondonter mortals in a world of uncertainty and faith. And that is my reply for now.

This should be [[joy]]-filled - the application of the lessons, for no one - (S), and please tell my [[brothers and sisters]] - can do that growing for you. We can merely shine a beam on a possible [[path]] to [[God]]. You must put your feet on the path and trudge along. This is your time of trudging. And this should be viewed with great [[gratitude]]. You are not [[abandoned]]. You are left to [[grow]] in the only way that true growth can be achieved by [[agondonter]] mortals in a world of [[uncertainty]] and [[faith]]. And that is my reply for now.

S: Thank you very much. That was beautiful. Ham's teachings have made us all grow. We recognize that. I really don't think we feel abandoned. Maybe some in the group do. We are wondering, is this the start of our mission calling as apostles? Should we be our proselytizing? Or do we continue our Monday meetings as usual and study the book? We are listening to tapes. We've listened to the one of yours on forgiveness. We've listened to some from Daniel, and others from Ham. Our group has fallen from roughly around forty to about twenty. We hope we don't lose any more. We are confused as to what our active role is right now. So during this period of digestion time that Ham spoke of will there be a falling away? We were told that the trunk that is our tree will be beaten upon, and that leaves would fall, and maybe even some branches. We are confused more than anything else.

S: Thank you very much. That was [[beautiful]]. [[Ham]]'s teachings have made us all [[grow]]. We [[recognize]] that. I really don't think we feel [[abandoned]]. Maybe some in the group do. We are [[wondering]], is this the start of [[our mission]] calling as [[apostles]]? Should we be our [[proselytizing]]? Or do we continue our Monday meetings as usual and [[study]] [[the book]]? We are [[listening]] to tapes. We've listened to the one of yours on [[forgiveness]]. We've listened to some from [[Daniel]], and others from [[Ham]]. Our group has fallen from roughly around forty to about twenty. We [[hope]] we don't lose any more. We are confused as to what our active role is right now. So during this period of digestion time that [[Ham]] spoke of will there be a falling away? We were told that the trunk that is our tree will be beaten upon, and that leaves would fall, and maybe even some branches. We are [[confused]] more than anything else.

R: Well, it is sad when fellows depart. They were there on the more superficial levels of receiving something rather than dedicating their lives. And that is - everyone is different and we do not judge. In terms of proselytizing, that is a free will decision. My personal feeling is that the time is not yet correct for that, because you must figure out what it is you want to communicate. Opportunities will present themselves for more public proclamation, but to view this in merely human concepts does not really grasp the full implication. This idea of defense against external criticism, or attack, is not the heart of the matter. One does not need an enemy to believe in a cause. That is a babyish, immature, means to solidify group mind. Better to look at proselytization as the light which emanates from transformed lives. What greater proselytizing can do than to live with so much light which will act as a magnet to draw others. That is true proselytizing. To argue, to defend, to seek to convert, really does not serve much constructive need, for one cannot force another to see. And if you do, through the bribery of greater knowledge, enlightenment, etc., it is not very real, and is rooted in shallow soil. So proselytize through your lives, Simply live! We don't need this drama that humans crave. If someone throws the rock of anger into the hornet's nest, your choice always is to not be a hornet. (01/21/93)

R: Well, it is sad when fellows depart. They were there on the more [[superficial]] levels of receiving something rather than [[dedicating]] their lives. And that is - everyone is [[different]] and we do not judge. In terms of [[proselytizing]], that is a [[free will]] decision. My personal [[feeling]] is that the time is not yet correct for that, because you must figure out what it is you want to [[communicate]]. [[Opportunities]] will present themselves for more [[public]] [[proclamation]], but to view this in merely human concepts does not really grasp the full implication. This [[idea]] of [[defense]] against external [[criticism]], or attack, is not the [[heart]] of the matter. One does not need an enemy to believe in [[a cause]]. That is a babyish, immature, means to solidify group mind. Better to look at [[proselytization]] as the light which [[emanates]] from [[transformed]] lives. What greater proselytizing can do than to live with so much [[light]] which will [[act]] as a [[magnet]] to draw others. That is true [[proselytizing]]. To [[argue]], to defend, to seek to [[convert]], really does not serve much constructive need, for one cannot [[force]] another to see. And if you do, through the bribery of greater [[knowledge]], [[enlightenment]], etc., it is not very real, and is rooted in shallow [[soil]]. So [[proselytize]] through your lives, Simply live! We don't need this [[drama]] that humans crave. If someone throws the rock of [[anger]] into the hornet's nest, your [[choice]] always is to not be a hornet. (01/21/93)

The nature of the teaching mission has shifted, not only in this geographical area, but worldwide. We cannot continue the lessons indefinitely week after week. As one goes from childhood to adolescence, so the mission grows and changes. And as we change, we are caught in awkward stages of not knowing where we are headed. But Prince Melchizedek has a grand plan and we must trust his judgment and in his close relationship with our Creator Son, Michael of Nebadon. (05/12/93)

The [[nature]] of the [[teaching mission]] has shifted, not only in this geographical area, but worldwide. We cannot continue the lessons indefinitely week after week. As one goes from [[childhood]] to [[adolescence]], so [[the mission]] grows and [[changes]]. And as we change, we are caught in awkward [[stages]] of not knowing where we are headed. But Prince [[Melchizedek]] has a grand [[plan]] and we must [[trust]] his [[judgment]] and in his close [[relationship]] with our [[Creator Son]], [[Michael]] of [[Nebadon]]. (05/12/93)

S: Rayson, I believe sometimes teacher Ham or some other teacher said the tour of duty for teachers with groups was about two years, more or less. We started having our group lessons in December two years ago. I certainly hope that enough of us fail the course that you'll stay with us for a while.

S: Rayson, I [[believe]] sometimes teacher [[Ham]] or some other teacher said the tour of [[duty]] for teachers with groups was about two years, more or less. We started having our group lessons in December two years ago. I certainly [[hope]] that enough of us fail the [[course]] that you'll stay with us for a while.

R: Well, we do have a mixed class of newcomers and ones who have been present longer, so your wish will most likely be granted.

R: Well, we do have a mixed class of newcomers and ones who have been present longer, so your [[wish]] will most likely be granted.

S: I have one more question. Would it be appropriate for us, as you draw to the end of these lessons, to start up new groups in other areas?

S: I have one more question. Would it be appropriate for us, as you draw to the end of these lessons, to start up new groups in other areas?

R: What do you think?

R: What do you [[think]]?

S: I think it would be great. Might as well spread all this wealth.

S: I think it would be great. Might as well spread all this [[wealth]].

R: If you undertake such a step, you may very likely acquire a teacher.

R: If you undertake such a step, you may very likely acquire a teacher.

S: Thank you. Say hi to Brother Ham, will you?

S: Thank you. Say hi to Brother [[Ham]], will you?

R: He is among us today. (12/18/93)

R: He is among us today. (12/18/93)