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Group: Good evening.

Group: Good evening.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

Abraham: Indeed, my [[friends]], I am pleased my [[words]] struck a chord in your [[hearts]] and that you [[realize]] that we have come to a serious [[phase]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] where enough [[information]] has been given and enough life [[experience]]s have occurred that you can now make this long term [[commitment]], this true marriage agreement. I address you as a part of the united group of Woods Cross and S.E. Idaho; and even though I don't come here and regularly teach as I do in Utah, know that my [[affection]]s for you are similar to and every bit as [[sincere]] as they are to your sisters and brothers to the south.

Abraham: Indeed, my [[friends]], I am pleased my [[words]] struck a chord in your [[hearts]] and that you [[realize]] that we have come to a serious [[phase]] of the [[Teaching Mission]] where enough [[information]] has been given and enough life [[experience]]s have occurred that you can now make this long term [[commitment]], this true [[marriage]] agreement. I address you as a part of the united group of [[Woods Cross TeaM|Woods Cross]] and S.E. Idaho; and even though I don't come here and regularly teach as I do in Utah, know that my [[affection]]s for you are similar to and every bit as [[sincere]] as they are to your sisters and brothers to the south.

Yes, I am here because I love this [[planet]] and its people, having lived here myself. My name is still held in great honor amongst several [[religion]]s of the world. It is almost embarrassing to me, the inappropriate adulation that I receive. If it were possible for people to truly know what kind of life I lived they would understand that they, too, are just like I was, a [[mortal]] living in a world whose enormity and [[mystery]] was practically overwhelming. If they knew that I am actually still here on occasion, what would they make of it? They would have to stop honoring me on a pedestal and start taking my [[words]] seriously. So, I do not tell you my name as commanding any more respect than any other mortal. I, like you, am a servant, brother, and son.

Yes, I am here because I [[love]] this [[planet]] and its people, having lived here myself. My name is still held in great [[honor]] amongst several [[religion]]s of the world. It is almost [[embarrassing]] to me, the inappropriate [[adulation]] that I [[receive]]. If it were possible for people to truly know what kind of life I lived they would understand that they, too, are just like I was, a [[mortal]] living in a world whose enormity and [[mystery]] was practically overwhelming. If they knew that I am actually still here on occasion, what would they make of it? They would have to stop honoring me on a [[pedestal]] and start taking my [[words]] seriously. So, I do not tell you my name as [[commanding]] any more respect than any other mortal. I, like you, am a servant, brother, and son.

When I was with [[Melchizedek]], learning his precepts and understanding to some degree what he was [[teaching]] me, at the same time I was engrossed in my "own thing", as you would say. I wanted to be the chief sheik, the head honcho, the big guy in charge of vast areas of land; and to some extent that earthly ambition was realized. But at least to some degree I did follow through on my commitment with [[Melchizedek]] and that degree of commitment was counted by [[Heaven]] as righteousness. That degree of [[faith]] that I had was sufficient for my connection with [[Father within]] to bring me to the place where I am now. Now I am in the role of Melchizedek with you all: teacher to you; [[authority]] to you. Indeed, I have been given considerable authority in this [[Teaching Mission]]. Again, my friends, it is because of commitment and faithful follow through that any and all of us will be given further authority. As our Master often described it, he who has done faithfully in little [[things]] will be given larger responsibilities.

When I was with [[Melchizedek]], learning his [[precepts]] and [[understanding]] to some degree what he was [[teaching]] me, at the same time I was engrossed in my "own thing", as you would say. I wanted to be the chief [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh sheik], the head honcho, the big guy in charge of vast areas of [[land]]; and to some extent that earthly [[ambition]] was realized. But at least to some degree I did follow through on my [[commitment]] with [[Melchizedek]] and that degree of commitment was counted by [[Heaven]] as [[righteousness]]. That degree of [[faith]] that I had was sufficient for my connection with [[Father within]] to bring me to the place where I am now. Now I am in the role of Melchizedek with you all: teacher to you; [[authority]] to you. Indeed, I have been given considerable authority in this [[Teaching Mission]]. Again, my friends, it is because of commitment and faithful follow through that any and all of us will be given further authority. As [[our Master]] often described it, he who has done faithfully in little [[things]] will be given larger [[responsibilities]].

 

You have been discussing the [[Magisterial Son]]'s mission, his coming and certain [[presence]] on this planet. Of course the [[Correcting Time]] is correlated with a magisterial mission; could it be otherwise? Our Son is here, as you have been told. He is in process of beginning his mission.

You have been [[discussing]] the [[Magisterial Son]]'s mission, his coming and certain [[presence]] on this planet. Of course the [[Correcting Time]] is correlated with a [[Magisterial Mission]]; could it be otherwise? Our Son is here, as you have been told. He is in [[process]] of beginning his mission.

He will not likely knock on your door and ask to have a bite to eat, however...

He will not likely knock on your door and ask to have a bite to eat, however...

Ken: It would be nice if he would. (Laughter)

Ken: It would be nice if he would. ([[Laughter]])

Abraham: . ..he will make contact according to his agenda, and according to his [[purpose]].

Abraham: . ..he will make contact according to his [[agenda]], and according to his [[purpose]].

Yes, you have been told repeatedly that you are surrounded by [[spiritual]] [[presence]] and when it is permitted for someone to see the [[morontia]]l [[events]], you are all strengthened. This is as it should be. I encourage this kind of [[faith]] building information. Indeed, the [[Urantia Book]] is here for similar reasons.

Yes, you have been told repeatedly that you are surrounded by [[spiritual]] [[presence]] and when it is permitted for someone to see the [[morontia]]l [[events]], you are all strengthened. This is as it should be. I [[encourage]] this kind of [[faith]] building information. Indeed, the [[Urantia Book]] is here for similar reasons.

I ask you all to once again examine your commitment to this mission. Is it a sideline hobby? Is it a thing you do when there is no other pressing materialistic endeavor? Or, is it your first [[love]]? Is it your [[passion]]?

I ask you all to once again [[examine]] your [[commitment]] to [[this mission]]. Is it a sideline [[hobby]]? Is it a thing you do when there is no other pressing [[materialistic]] endeavor? Or, is it your first [[love]]? Is it your [[passion]]?

Can you see that the [[purpose]] of your life (and here I say "life" in the long view, your eternal life) can you see that the purpose of your life far [[transcend]]s the [[material]] level? Can you, therefore, agree to do all that you do in the material realm in the [[light]] of a longer view? Can you do at least as well as I did, as a [[mortal]], given all this [[information]] now?

Can you see that the [[purpose]] of your [[life]] (and here I say "life" in the long view, your eternal life) can you see that the purpose of your life far [[transcend]]s the [[material]] level? Can you, therefore, agree to do all that you do in the material realm in the [[light]] of a longer view? Can you do at least as well as I did, as a [[mortal]], given all this [[information]] now?

These words are not directed to you to produce [[guilt]] feelings. Guilt feelings are [[worth]]less! They are [[mind]]'s excuse for not doing what needs to be done. They are a [[psychological]] penance which results in absolving the [[personality]] of the [[responsibility]] to [[progress]]. Move beyond the level of [[error]] that caused the guilt feelings in the first place. No, my [[words]] are not intended to produce guilt feelings. I am simply telling you that this is the ball game, friends. This is where it really is!

These words are not directed to you to produce [[guilt]] feelings. Guilt feelings are [[worth]]less! They are [[mind]]'s excuse for not doing what needs to be done. They are a [[psychological]] [[penance]] which results in absolving the [[personality]] of the [[responsibility]] to [[progress]]. Move beyond the level of [[error]] that caused the [[guilt]] feelings in the first place. No, my [[words]] are not intended to produce guilt feelings. I am simply telling you that this is the ball game, friends. This is where it really is!

From the beginning we have told you that our reason for contacting you was not to generate [[mysticism]], [[occult]] [[enthusiasm]], a sense of specialness, or any other of these unworthy purposes. Our [[purpose]] was to announce to you that the [[Correcting Time]] has begun, that this planet has ended its [[isolation]], along with the others, and is now a part of the [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] in full [[status]]. Your planetary quarantine is over, the [[darkness]] is lifting and there will be continued [[evidence]] of this from day to day.

From the beginning we have told you that our reason for contacting you was not to generate [[mysticism]], [[occult]] [[enthusiasm]], a sense of specialness, or any other of these unworthy purposes. Our [[purpose]] was to announce to you that the [[Correcting Time]] has begun, that this planet has ended its [[isolation]], along with the others, and is now a part of the [[universe]] of [[Nebadon]] in full [[status]]. Your planetary quarantine is over, the [[darkness]] is lifting and there will be continued [[evidence]] of this from day to day.

You are the first to hear the news although many others have heard it in a different key with different chords. You are [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Audition hearing] this because you have evidenced a willingness to serve, for that is what this call is towards, a life of [[service]]. So, yes, as I did with Woods Cross, so I do with you. I ask you to again make the [[decision]] of commitment. Renew it, reaffirm it, or make it, as the case may be.

You are the first to hear the news although many others have heard it in a different key with different chords. You are [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Senses#Audition hearing] this because you have evidenced a willingness to serve, for that is what this call is towards, a life of [[service]]. So, yes, as I did with Woods Cross, so I do with you. I ask you to again make the [[decision]] of commitment. Renew it, reaffirm it, or make it, as the case may be.

 

===Closing===

===Closing===

I am Abraham, your [[friend]], your [[teacher]]. I conclude the meeting without questions. [[Shalom]].

I am Abraham, your [[friend]], your [[teacher]]. I conclude the meeting without questions. [[Shalom]].

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