Changes

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

===='''''[[Hope]]'''''====

===='''''[[Hope]]'''''====

During the times of the [[resolution]] of the [[dispute]] in the [[Christian]] church, later known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Catholicism church], later yet known as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_catholicism Roman Catholic church], regarding the [[nature]] of the conception of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], the bishops settled upon a code of [[conduct]]. A [[triumvirate]] to be taught to the people. They [[agreed]] at length upon the triumvirate of [[faith]], [[hope]] and [[charity]]. Numerous exhortations were [[argued]] and rejected, but a [[parallel]] was drawn to [[the Son]], who was thought by the [[majority]] of the best [[minds]] present to [[represent]] the direct son of [[the Father]] and the member of the [[Trinity]] thought by them to be represented by [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] in human [[flesh]]. And the [[hope]] of the [[future]], the hope of the life everlasting, the hope of the eternal [[salvation]]. This preachment of [[hope]], when taught among the common people, not by the bishops but by village [[priests]] and [[itinerant]] mendicants and religious activists was subtly [[transmuted]] into a doctrine of [[passive]] wistfulness and a reliance [[contaminated]] by the notions of divine [[providence]]. This [[hope]] that was taught in the villages became understood by the common people as a derivation or a product of the original [[faith]] which was, after all and accurately so, a keystone of the new [[covenant]].

During the times of the [[resolution]] of the [[dispute]] in the [[Christian]] church, later known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Catholicism church], later yet known as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_catholicism Roman Catholic church], regarding the [[nature]] of the conception of [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]], the bishops settled upon a code of [[conduct]]. A [[triumvirate]] to be taught to the people. They [[agreed]] at length upon the triumvirate of [[faith]], [[hope]] and [[charity]]. Numerous exhortations were [[argued]] and rejected, but a [[parallel]] was drawn to [[the Son]], who was thought by the [[majority]] of the best [[minds]] present to [[represent]] the direct son of [[the Father]] and the member of the [[Trinity]] thought by them to be represented by [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] in human [[flesh]]. And the [[hope]] of the [[future]], the hope of the life everlasting, the hope of the eternal [[salvation]]. This preachment of [[hope]], when taught among the common people, not by the bishops but by village [[priests]] and [[itinerant]] mendicants and religious activists was subtly [[transmuted]] into a doctrine of [[passive]] wistfulness and a reliance [[contaminated]] by the notions of divine [[providence]]. This [[hope]] that was taught in the villages became understood by the common people as a derivation or a product of the original [[faith]] which was, after all and accurately so, a keystone of the new [[covenant]].

===='''''[[Courage]]'''''====

===='''''[[Courage]]'''''====

In [[modern]] times the [[doctrinal]] teaching, the standard of [[conduct]] of [[hope]], has become [[trivialized]] to the [[point]] of [[virtual]] [[meaninglessness]] and so, while acknowledging that the original concept of the [[Christian]] church was sound, we say to you that [[hope]] is not a [[technique]] for eternal [[salvation]]. We tell you forthrightly that wistfulness will not get the job done. It will not do for the instruction of your [[children]]. It will not serve your [[neighbors]] and it will not prove effective for you as [[individuals]]. We say to you, rather than [[hope]], let [[courage]] be your standard of [[conduct]]. We exhort you to [[assert]] yourselves to the best of your [[understanding]] to help each person whom you meet encounter that [[spark]] within known as Father fragment or the [[Thought Adjuster]], the living God within each of you. We exhort you to be bold in [[proclaiming]] your [[faith]] as you [[understand]] it. Not in an [[effort]] to [[manipulate]] or to [[dominate]] your fellows, but to serve as an [[inspiration]] and as an example of [[normal]] people in a demanding and often demented [[society]] attempting with each identifiable [[event]] to elect among the many [[choices]] which [[path]] would be the path preferred by the [[Heavenly Father]] and to move in that [[direction]].

In [[modern]] times the [[doctrinal]] teaching, the standard of [[conduct]] of [[hope]], has become [[trivialized]] to the [[point]] of [[virtual]] [[meaninglessness]] and so, while acknowledging that the original concept of the [[Christian]] church was sound, we say to you that [[hope]] is not a [[technique]] for eternal [[salvation]]. We tell you forthrightly that wistfulness will not get the job done. It will not do for the instruction of your [[children]]. It will not serve your [[neighbors]] and it will not prove effective for you as [[individuals]]. We say to you, rather than [[hope]], let [[courage]] be your standard of [[conduct]]. We exhort you to [[assert]] yourselves to the best of your [[understanding]] to help each person whom you meet encounter that [[spark]] within known as Father fragment or the [[Thought Adjuster]], the living God within each of you. We exhort you to be bold in [[proclaiming]] your [[faith]] as you [[understand]] it. Not in an [[effort]] to [[manipulate]] or to [[dominate]] your fellows, but to serve as an [[inspiration]] and as an example of [[normal]] people in a demanding and often demented [[society]] attempting with each identifiable [[event]] to elect among the many [[choices]] which [[path]] would be the path preferred by the [[Heavenly Father]] and to move in that [[direction]].

[[Courage]] does not mean [[heroic]] [[efforts]]. It may sound [[ironic]] to say, but it is enough if you do not break and run at the first [[impediment]]. [[Courage]] is not measured by a single [[event]]. We see courage as your willingness to [[expose]] yourselves repeatedly without a [[perfect]] understanding of the [[activities]] in which you are [[engaged]]. Courage means to speak squarely to one [[stranger]] and then another and then another, dealing with all fairly and turning the [[topic]] of the [[conversation]] from [[personal]] concerns to [[spiritual]] concerns. With the necessary [[practice]] you can become quite [[skillful]], I [[assure]] you. You already know that people are willing to talk. It merely requires some [[guidance]] on your part to elevate the stream from the rehearsed [[speech]] which they are likely to deliver to you onto matters of [[consequence]].

[[Courage]] does not mean [[heroic]] [[efforts]]. It may sound [[ironic]] to say, but it is enough if you do not break and run at the first [[impediment]]. [[Courage]] is not measured by a single [[event]]. We see courage as your willingness to [[expose]] yourselves repeatedly without a [[perfect]] understanding of the [[activities]] in which you are [[engaged]]. Courage means to speak squarely to one [[stranger]] and then another and then another, dealing with all fairly and turning the [[topic]] of the [[conversation]] from [[personal]] concerns to [[spiritual]] concerns. With the necessary [[practice]] you can become quite [[skillful]], I [[assure]] you. You already know that people are willing to talk. It merely requires some [[guidance]] on your part to elevate the stream from the rehearsed [[speech]] which they are likely to deliver to you onto matters of [[consequence]].

Any copy of one of your weekly news magazines or any daily paper has numerous [[topics]] which we think would be spiritually provocative as [[topics]] of [[conversation]]. Particularly so far as leading people to consider the [[consequences]] of certain policies. Is God punishing the Californians? Do they deserve what is happening to them? Are the floods of the midwest the floods predicted in the [[Bible]]? More people than you would [[immediately]] guess are willing to [[discuss]] these [[topics]], even among your [[generation]]. There are many among whom these notions were planted years before as [[children]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion organized religions]. Once the [[conversation]] begins, we [[think]] that the door then is open to elicit [[statements]] of people's [[relationship]] with God. What is their concept? What is the [[degree]] of [[participation]]? Has He turned His [[face]] away from us? Will He return as [[promised]] in the form of His son? Can the humans pull it off [[alone]] or is more [[necessary]]? The part that takes the [[courage]] is to take [[control]] of the situation and to elevate the topic of the conversation. That is the [[difficult]] part. That is what takes the [[courage]]. Nearly all of you are comfortable at this point with conversation with [[strangers]]. The next step is, turn the conversation to topics of [[consequence]]. For if you have any success at opening the door of another [[mind]], even the slightest crack, you will be doing the work that [[the Master]] would have you do, as if he was standing by your side and by your [[thought]], [[word]] and [[deed]] you exhibited your [[understanding]] of his teaching such that you allowed yourself to serve as a conduit from the [[Heavenly Father]] who shines His [[love]] through you upon another and that you provide this [[service]] without self effacement and without [[trivializing]] His [[message]] and His [[interaction]] with another life form destined to someday join Him in [[heaven]] as a full and functioning member of the roster of fully tested and reliable human [[survivors]]. Those who have traveled the entire length of [[creation]] experiencing every level and strata of universe citizenry on their [[path]] from [[birth]] to [[perfection]]. This is my lesson for you tonight.

Any copy of one of your weekly news magazines or any daily paper has numerous [[topics]] which we think would be spiritually provocative as [[topics]] of [[conversation]]. Particularly so far as leading people to consider the [[consequences]] of certain policies. Is God punishing the Californians? Do they deserve what is happening to them? Are the floods of the midwest the floods predicted in the [[Bible]]? More people than you would [[immediately]] guess are willing to [[discuss]] these [[topics]], even among your [[generation]]. There are many among whom these notions were planted years before as [[children]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_religion organized religions]. Once the [[conversation]] begins, we [[think]] that the door then is open to elicit [[statements]] of people's [[relationship]] with God. What is their concept? What is the [[degree]] of [[participation]]? Has He turned His [[face]] away from us? Will He return as [[promised]] in the form of His son? Can the humans pull it off [[alone]] or is more [[necessary]]? The part that takes the [[courage]] is to take [[control]] of the situation and to elevate the topic of the conversation. That is the [[difficult]] part. That is what takes the [[courage]]. Nearly all of you are comfortable at this point with conversation with [[strangers]]. The next step is, turn the conversation to topics of [[consequence]]. For if you have any success at opening the door of another [[mind]], even the slightest crack, you will be doing the work that [[the Master]] would have you do, as if he was standing by your side and by your [[thought]], [[word]] and [[deed]] you exhibited your [[understanding]] of his teaching such that you allowed yourself to serve as a conduit from the [[Heavenly Father]] who shines His [[love]] through you upon another and that you provide this [[service]] without self effacement and without [[trivializing]] His [[message]] and His [[interaction]] with another life form destined to someday join Him in [[heaven]] as a full and functioning member of the roster of fully tested and reliable human [[survivors]]. Those who have traveled the entire length of [[creation]] experiencing every level and strata of universe citizenry on their [[path]] from [[birth]] to [[perfection]]. This is my lesson for you tonight.

===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

===='''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

Now, on the topic of [[stillness]] [[practice]], our suggestion to you some weeks ago regarding setting aside the [[waking]] moments is intended to be an adjunct and not a substitute for stillness [[practice]]. The [[Heavenly Father]] does not require stillness practice. You do. You are the ones who will benefit. He is already [[perfect]]. These are [[rehabilitation]] [[exercises]] for you. To [[focus]] yourselves for a few minutes of each earth day on something of imponderable [[consequence]]. You are not [[expected]] to see immediate results. You are not expected to see significance in this [[conduct]]. You are expected to [[calm]] your [[animal]] [[minds]] through your own control of runaway [[ego]] which seek to [[organize]] areas in which the ego has no fitness. You have stray [[thoughts]] because your ego attempts to [[organize]] your [[adoration]] of the [[Heavenly Father]]. The human [[ego]] is an adaptive [[tool]] that efficiently serves the demands of the [[material]] life, but it has nothing whatever to do with the [[spirit]] life. Each time you do [[stillness]] practice you build spirit life whether you know it or not by creating a new [[life]] not under the [[control]] of the human ego. Countless [[generations]] of [[wise]] men on [[your planet]] have engaged in [[techniques]] similar to these and found good results. This is not new. It is not some trick whereby we enslave you unknowingly. It is [[rehabilitation]] for you. You're [[free]] to [[participate]] or not participate. The only thing that will [[change]] is you. But then I think we will all readily admit that things need some changing. In order to make [[spirit progress]] you must change. We are changing. That is what [[progress]] is. Try harder in this regard. That is all I have to say.

Now, on the topic of [[stillness]] [[practice]], our suggestion to you some weeks ago regarding setting aside the [[waking]] moments is intended to be an adjunct and not a substitute for stillness [[practice]]. The [[Heavenly Father]] does not require stillness practice. You do. You are the ones who will benefit. He is already [[perfect]]. These are [[rehabilitation]] [[exercises]] for you. To [[focus]] yourselves for a few minutes of each earth day on something of imponderable [[consequence]]. You are not [[expected]] to see immediate results. You are not expected to see significance in this [[conduct]]. You are expected to [[calm]] your [[animal]] [[minds]] through your own control of runaway [[ego]] which seek to [[organize]] areas in which the ego has no fitness. You have stray [[thoughts]] because your ego attempts to [[organize]] your [[adoration]] of the [[Heavenly Father]]. The human [[ego]] is an adaptive [[tool]] that efficiently serves the demands of the [[material]] life, but it has nothing whatever to do with the [[spirit]] life. Each time you do [[stillness]] practice you build spirit life whether you know it or not by creating a new [[life]] not under the [[control]] of the human ego. Countless [[generations]] of [[wise]] men on [[your planet]] have engaged in [[techniques]] similar to these and found good results. This is not new. It is not some trick whereby we enslave you unknowingly. It is [[rehabilitation]] for you. You're [[free]] to [[participate]] or not participate. The only thing that will [[change]] is you. But then I think we will all readily admit that things need some changing. In order to make [[spirit progress]] you must change. We are changing. That is what [[progress]] is. Try harder in this regard. That is all I have to say.

*February 20, 1994

*February 20, 1994

===Opening===

===Opening===

WILL: The love of God surrounds us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God supports us. Wherever we gather, He is.

WILL: The [[love]] of [[God]] [[surrounds]] us. The love of God enfolds us. The love of God [[supports]] us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening once again. Thank you for inviting me to your midst. I am you teacher, Will, who loves you.

Good evening once again. Thank you for [[inviting]] me to your midst. I am you teacher, Will, who loves you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

For centuries the traditional Christian churches have taught the recipe of faith, hope and charity as the path for salvation of people's souls. Over this short course of lessons I have taught you that it is more appropriate to modify our concept of faith to apply our knowledge and belief in the fragment of the Father that lives within each of us, all normal minded humans. I have also taught you that a hope that tends toward inaction is not a kind of hope to be fostered and should be replaced by a forthright brand of courage to act upon your discernment of the will of the Heavenly Father and apply that knowledge and faith to each set of circumstances wherein you are offered a choice between many paths.

For [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_christianity centuries the traditional Christian churches] have taught the recipe of [[faith]], [[hope]] and [[charity]] as the [[path]] for [[salvation]] of people's [[souls]]. Over this short course of lessons I have taught you that it is more appropriate to [[modify]] our concept of [[faith]] to apply our [[knowledge]] and [[belief]] in the [[Thought Adjuster|fragment of the Father that lives within]] each of us, all normal minded humans. I have also taught you that a [[hope]] that tends toward inaction is not a kind of hope to be fostered and should be replaced by a forthright brand of [[courage]] to [[act]] upon your [[discernment]] of the will of the [[Heavenly Father]] and apply that knowledge and faith to each set of [[circumstances]] wherein you are offered a [[choice]] between many [[paths]].

Tonight I will say that the Christian value of charity which was once applicable among societies as a remedy with a gap in material possessions between the upper class and nobilities of the older societies and the peasant classes below is no longer appropriate for modern circumstances. Each of you well knows that institutionalized programs of charity, whether need based or merit based, such as your American welfare system, are corrosive to human spirit and, notwithstanding that I have openly taught you that you are to freely give to those less fortunate than you without taking any responsibility whatsoever for the use to which your gift is put, still I say to you that handouts too are corrosive to the human spirit. Neither sweeping governmental reforms nor individual acts of charity are any kind of recipe for progress in the upliftment of unfortunate people.

Tonight I will say that the [[Christian]] [[value]] of [[charity]] which was once applicable among [[societies]] as a remedy with a gap in material [[possessions]] between the upper class and [[nobilities]] of the older societies and the [[peasant]] classes below is no longer appropriate for [[modern]] circumstances. Each of you well knows that institutionalized [[programs]] of [[charity]], whether need based or merit based, such as your [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welfare#Aspects_of_American_welfare_programs American welfare system], are corrosive to human spirit and, notwithstanding that I have openly taught you that you are to freely give to those less fortunate than you without taking any [[responsibility]] whatsoever for the use to which your gift is put, still I say to you that handouts too are corrosive to the human spirit. Neither sweeping governmental [[reforms]] nor [[individual]] [[acts]] of [[charity]] are any kind of recipe for [[progress]] in the upliftment of unfortunate people.

Only your example as servants of the Father's will can motivate people and nations to change for the better. You cannot cajole, or shame or lobby people to progressive upliftment of the spirit. They may be led only by your example and the consequences of your acts. Even on those rare occasions where your personal interaction with another is of spirit teaching value, the effects are fleeting and only repeated cumulative exposure to the positive benefits of spiritual progress is likely to bear fruit. Each of you has an individual duty to conduct yourselves at all times in the fashion we have covered many times before. You probably remember. To conduct yourselves as if Jesus of Nazareth was standing by your side and by your every thought, word and deed you demonstrate your appreciation of the meaning and value of his teachings. That you do so in a fashion that allows the love of the Heavenly Father to flow through you unhindered, directly to the person to whom you are engaged. And, lastly, that you do not discount your function in the scheme of Heavenly progress with attempts at levity or skepticism.

Only your example as servants of [[the Father]]'s will can [[motivate]] people and nations to [[change]] for the better. You cannot cajole, or [[shame]] or lobby people to progressive upliftment of the [[spirit]]. They may be led only by your [[example]] and the [[consequences]] of your [[acts]]. Even on those rare occasions where your personal [[interaction]] with another is of spirit teaching [[value]], the [[effects]] are fleeting and only repeated cumulative [[exposure]] to the positive benefits of [[spiritual progress]] is likely to bear fruit. Each of you has an [[individual]] [[duty]] to conduct yourselves at all times in the fashion we have covered many times before. You probably remember. To conduct yourselves as if [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] was standing by your side and by your every [[thought]], [[word]] and [[deed]] you [[demonstrate]] your [[appreciation]] of the [[meaning]] and [[value]] of his teachings. That you do so in a fashion that allows the [[love]] of the [[Heavenly Father]] to [[flow]] through you unhindered, directly to the person to whom you are engaged. And, lastly, that you do not discount your [[function]] in the scheme of Heavenly [[progress]] with attempts at [[levity]] or [[skepticism]].

So we have thus far taught [[faith]] but of a different kind, [[courage]] rather than [[passive]] [[hope]], which together make for a potent combination. When you turn on your television [[machines]] any day at any hour you can see the outcome of [[faith]] and [[courage]] which are untempered by [[wisdom]] in the acts of the soliciting [[preachers]]. Much like the [[Pharisees]] of old promising spirit in exchange for [[money]]. Promising spirit in exchange for the [[abolition]] of human will. Promising spirit in exchange for subservience to a [[book]] and whatever happens to be recorded therein. Promising spirit in exchange for [[commitment]] to some outside person who claims that he or she better [[discerns]] the word of [[God]] than you. That is not our teaching.

So we have thus far taught faith but of a different kind, courage rather than passive hope, which together make for a potent combination. When you turn on your television machines any day at any hour you can see the outcome of faith and courage which are untempered by wisdom in the acts of the soliciting preachers. Much like the pharisees of old promising spirit in exchange for money. Promising spirit in exchange for the abolition of human will. Promising spirit in exchange for subservience to a book and whatever happens to be recorded therein. Promising spirit in exchange for commitment to some outside person who claims that he or she better discerns the word of God than you. That is not our teaching.

For this reason, then, we suggest that you temper the heavy combination of [[faith]] and [[courage]] with the [[simple]] and frank [[humility]] shown by the great teachers of [[your planet]]. Those who went among the people and did not [[devote]] themselves to a life of [[intellectual]] rarified [[thought]] in a [[monastic]] setting but walked upon the ordinary people [[sharing]] their personal [[vision]] of the [[joy]] and [[liberty]] of the life in [[the Father]]'s [[love]]. We teach you that [[humility]] is [[necessary]] to proper [[progress]]. You can learn and [[exercise]] it now or you can learn and exercise it later. Either way you are going to learn it. It is inescapable. We think you will enjoy this life much more if you [[practice]] this now.

For this reason, then, we suggest that you temper the heavy combination of faith and courage with the simple and frank humility shown by the great teachers of your planet. Those who went among the people and did not devote themselves to a life of intellectual rarified thought in a monastic setting but walked upon the ordinary people sharing their personal vision of the joy and liberty of the life in the Father's love. We teach you that humility is necessary to proper progress. You can learn and exercise it now or you can learn and exercise it later. Either way you are going to learn it. It is inescapable. We think you will enjoy this life much more if you practice this now.

There is nothing so special about any person that the [[Heavenly Father]] has chosen to call His work complete. He loves us all; sees [[value]] in each of us. Recognizes that due to the vagaries in circumstance and the [[potential]] for imperfection which comes with [[free will]] and [[liberty]] that not all receive an [[equal]] start much less an equal [[share]]. Many times we, your teachers, have [[listened]] as you joked among yourselves about the distinctions among people. And, in brief moments of [[inspiration]] in your joking, received a [[glimpse]] of how the distinctions which seem so keen to you must look from a [[cosmic]] [[perspective]].

There is nothing so special about any person that the Heavenly Father has chosen to call His work complete. He loves us all; sees value in each of us. Recognizes that due to the vagaracies in circumstance and the potential for imperfection which comes with free will and liberty that not all receive an equal start much less an equal share. Many times we, your teachers, have listened as you joked among yourselves about the distinctions among people. And, in brief moments of inspiration in your joking, received a glimpse of how the distinctions which seem so keen to you must look from a cosmic perspective.

I [[think]] we can safely say that there has never been and never will be the [[person]] born on [[your planet]] who needs not know [[humility]]. Humility finds [[expression]] in many things. It is [[humble]] to appreciate the air that you [[breath]], the fuel that you burn as you speed back and forth, the food that you eat, the [[companions]] whose [[presence]] you enjoy however briefly. It is humble to appreciate that [[God]] loves you and your fellows. It is humble to make a gift from one to another, particularly to those in need, realizing in the [[moment]] of doing so that it is of no momentous [[consequence]] and probably [[changes]] nothing except it changes you. For our teacher said, "He who does this for the least of my brethren, does it for me."

I think we can safely say that there has never been and never will be the person born on your planet who needs not know humility. Humility finds expression in many things. It is humble to appreciate the air that you breath, the fuel that you burn as you speed back and forth, the food that you eat, the companions whose presence you enjoy however briefly. It is humble to appreciate that God loves you and your fellows. It is humble to make a gift from one to another, particularly to those in need, realizing in the moment of doing so that it is of no momentous consequence and probably changes nothing except it changes you. For our teacher said, "He who does this for the least of my brethren, does it for me."

It is too easy in your [[society]] to live your life without even a [[ritual]] requirement of [[appreciation]]. Many people, due to innate [[intelligence]] or [[Thought Adjuster]] [[leading]], appreciate that this is inappropriate. A God knowing person cannot exist and, certainly, cannot take [[action]] without [[humility]].

[[Service]] is asked. Not [[charity]]. Service [[opportunities]] will show themselves to you. You do not need to get on a boat to go someplace. It is all around. Many of you need not even leave your house to provide [[service]] to those in need. You need not concern yourselves overly with the [[worthiness]] of the recipient nor the worthiness of your [[effort]]. I would only [[counsel]] you not to waste valuable time on those capable of serving themselves. Service cannot be genuine without [[humility]]. For you do these things not in your own name but in the name of one greater, thereby [[demonstrate]] your [[love]] and [[respect]] and your [[understanding]] of His will.

 

Service is asked. Not charity. Service opportunities will show themselves to you. You do not need to get on a boat to go someplace. It is all around. Many of you need not even leave your house to provide service to those in need. You need not concern yourselves overly with the worthiness of the recipient nor the worthiness of your effort. I would only counsel you not to waste valuable time on those capable of serving themselves. Service cannot be genuine without humility. For you do these things not in your own name but in the name of one greater, thereby demonstrate your love and respect and your understanding of His will.

===Closing===

===Closing===

That is all I have to say.

That is all I have to say.

I hope that you enjoy the teaching style and technique of our visitors. I look forward to our next meeting.

I [[hope]] that you enjoy the teaching [[Manner|style]] and [[technique]] of our [[visitors]]. I look forward to our next [[meeting]].

 

[[Shalom]].

==Session 9==

==Session 9==

*February 27, 1994

*February 27, 1994

===Opening===

===Opening===

The love of the Father uplifts us. The strength of the Father upholds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

The [[love]] of [[the Father]] uplifts us. The [[strength]] of the Father upholds us. Wherever we gather, He is.

Good evening, I am Will, your teacher, who loves you.

Good evening, I am Will, your teacher, who [[loves]] you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

We have spoken before on the ways modern man, through various methods, attempts to understand his God. The ways chosen sometimes meet with success, but often times does not. There is little truth gained, there are no easy proofs that God exists. Man must fight against his basic intellectual method of assessment, in his attempts to know his God. There is always inner conflict involved and whether or not it is overcome determines how far the individual will reach in his journey for truth. The study of various religions, both of the past and present, give insight into the various ways man has chosen to portray his God. The variety of ideas are endless, for some, the possibility exists, there may not even -be- a God. Yet, most eventually ascertain that there must be a higher source, a creator at the very least. As they move forward, whether their progress be quick or slow, they will find that they cannot trust in the outside sources available so much as their -own- belief in their own heart. Most christians recognize this fact as well, with their belief that God does indeed reign on high and that to believe in him, to have faith in Him, is what is required.

We have spoken before on the ways [[modern]] man, through various [[methods]], attempts to [[understand]] his [[God]]. The ways chosen sometimes meet with success, but often times does not. There is little [[truth]] gained, there are no easy [[proofs]] that God exists. Man must fight against his basic [[intellectual]] method of [[assessment]], in his attempts to know his God. There is always inner [[conflict]] involved and whether or not it is overcome determines how far the [[individual]] will reach in his [[journey]] for [[truth]]. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparative_religion study of various religions], both of the [[past]] and present, give [[insight]] into the various ways man has chosen to portray his God. The variety of [[ideas]] are endless, for some, the possibility exists, there may not even -be- a God. Yet, most [[eventually]] ascertain that there must be a higher source, a [[creator]] at the very least. As they move forward, whether their [[progress]] be quick or slow, they will find that they cannot [[trust]] in the outside sources available so much as their -own- [[belief]] in their own [[heart]]. Most [[Christians]] recognize this [[fact]] as well, with their [[belief]] that God does indeed reign on high and that to [[believe]] in him, to have [[faith]] in Him, is what is required.

As you discussed earlier, regarding the Teaching Mission, the opponents and the proponents, your conclusion was also that the truth may only be determined by the individual, one is not likely to be swayed by the printed material presented either way. Your highest understanding of the truth will not be compromised, if you trust in the Father and turn towards Him for your answer. We must ever strive forward towards God to remain in the truth and light. The path does not differ from those around you, although the individual experiences will obviously vary from individual to individual, as you go through your mortal life. Those who recognize others are on a forward path also, however slow and cumbersome, will see that the truth cannot be suppressed.

As you [[discussed]] earlier, regarding the [[Teaching Mission]], the [[opponents]] and the proponents, your [[conclusion]] was also that the [[truth]] may only be determined by the [[individual]], one is not likely to be swayed by the [[printed]] material presented either way. Your highest [[understanding]] of the [[truth]] will not be [[compromised]], if you [[trust]] in [[the Father]] and turn towards Him for your [[answer]]. We must ever strive forward towards God to remain in the [[truth]] and [[light]]. The path does not differ from those around you, although the [[individual]] [[experiences]] will obviously vary from [[individual]] to individual, as you go through your [[mortal]] life. Those who [[recognize]] others are on a forward path also, however slow and cumbersome, will see that the [[truth]] cannot be [[suppressed]].

I do not expect that you will find yourselves in any form of faith crisis over the opposition to Teaching Mission groups, such as ours. There are those who allow their doubts to overcome them. Although some doubt is to be expected, we do not expect blind adherence to our teachings, nor do we ask this of you. They are not intended to replace information you have already been given. The encouragement and guidance we hope to provide, are merely to supplement the growth you are already experiencing. In the hopes of fostering and furthering that growth. Have no fear but that all will be perfect in the end. The Father's plan encompasses all. It is designed for variety among beliefs. Each individual is responsible for his or her own growth and relationship with the Father. No more can be asked than that.

I do not [[expect]] that you will find yourselves in any form of [[faith]] [[crisis]] over the [[opposition]] to [[Teaching Mission]] groups, such as ours. There are those who allow their [[doubts]] to overcome them. Although some doubt is to be [[expected]], we do not expect [[blind]] [[adherence]] to our teachings, nor do we ask this of you. They are not [[intended]] to replace [[information]] you have already been given. The [[encouragement]] and [[guidance]] we hope to provide, are merely to supplement the [[growth]] you are already experiencing. In the [[hopes]] of fostering and furthering that [[growth]]. Have no [[fear]] but that all will be [[perfect]] in the end. The Father's plan [[encompasses]] all. It is designed for [[variety]] among [[beliefs]]. Each individual is [[responsible]] for his or her own [[growth]] and [[relationship]] with the Father. No more can be asked than that.

We encourage you always to treat your fellow citizens well. This is asked that you may learn more about God's love. For your own growth, you will be asked to perform many more services in the future, but all have the ultimate impact upon you. It takes courage and faith to continue on your paths when you meet obstacles. The Father has given you the tools you need and we feel you are up to the task. The mission continues onward, it is still growing, many more will come into the fold. We wish no dissension with our brethren, however, only you can decide which course of action is best in your meetings with them. With tolerance as your yardstick, and love as your guide, we trust your actions will be worthy of your status as children of God. We have said before you can do no wrong, if you seek the highest path. This will always be true.

We encourage you always to treat your fellow [[citizens]] well. This is asked that you may [[learn]] more about [[God]]'s [[love]]. For your own [[growth]], you will be asked to perform many more [[services]] in the [[future]], but all have the [[ultimate]] impact upon you. It takes [[courage]] and [[faith]] to continue on your [[paths]] when you meet [[obstacles]]. [[The Father]] has given you the [[tools]] you need and we feel you are up to the task. [[The mission]] continues onward, it is still [[growing]], many more will come into the fold. We wish no [[dissension]] with our brethren, however, only you can [[decide]] which [[course]] of [[action]] is best in your meetings with them. With [[tolerance]] as your yardstick, and [[love]] as your [[guide]], we [[trust]] your actions will be [[worthy]] of your status as [[Faith sons|children of God]]. We have said before you can do no wrong, if you seek the highest [[path]]. This will always be true.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I ask that you go forth this week with a renewed interest in shedding love and light on your fellow man. That is certainly one thing your world can use more of, there will always be a need for more love on your planet.

I ask that you go forth this week with a [[renewed]] interest in shedding [[love]] and [[light]] on your fellow man. That is certainly one thing your world can use more of, there will always be a need for more love on [[your planet]].

That is all I have to say. I leave you with the Father's peace and my love.

That is all I have to say. I leave you with [[the Father]]'s [[peace]] and my [[love]].

Shalom

[[Shalom]]

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]

[[Category: The Teaching Mission: Dialogues]]

[[Category: JoiLin]]

[[Category: JoiLin]]

[[Category: Eric]]

[[Category: Eric]]

[[Category: Service]]

[[Category: Service]]

[[Category: Transmitting]]

[[Category: Groups]]

[[Category: Value]]

[[Category: Purpose]]

[[

[[Category: Sacrifice]]

[[Category: 1994]]

[[Category: 1994]]