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[[Repression]] of the [[human mind]] is seen by the [[spiritual government]] as a [[sin]]. Religions are not [[immune]] from sin and most at some time or other have or continue to cross that line and become thought oppressors. By perpetuating that which was, religion stifles that which will be.

[[Repression]] of the [[human mind]] is seen by the [[spiritual government]] as a [[sin]]. Religions are not [[immune]] from sin and most at some time or other have or continue to cross that line and become thought oppressors. By perpetuating that which was, religion stifles that which will be.

[[Humanity]] is going through very rapid [[progress]] at this time and rapid progress generally creates a backlash of [[fear]]. And the [[churches]] which are the carriers of [[tradition]] are often the source of this fearful backlash against rapid social [[change]]. This is what is happening all over the world from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptist Baptist pulpits] to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque Mosques]. Your world is fearful of too much change.

[[Humanity]] is going through very rapid [[progress]] at this time and rapid progress generally creates a backlash of [[fear]]. And the [[churches]] which are the carriers of [[tradition]] are often the source of this fearful backlash against rapid social [[change]]. This is what is happening all over the world from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Baptist Baptist pulpits] to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque Mosques]. Your world is fearful of too much change.

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[[The Master]] was a spearhead for [[change]]. He flouted [[tradition]]. He was open in speaking with all kinds of people, [[women]] and [[men]], children and adults. He was [[literally]] the [[face]] of God to a [[generation]]. But that face now is cloudy, [[distorted]] from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_christianity 20 centuries of human tradition]. The friendly boat builder from [[Galilee]] who raised women to his side and spoke of God as Father is barely visible through the baggage of time.

[[The Master]] was a spearhead for [[change]]. He flouted [[tradition]]. He was open in speaking with all kinds of people, [[women]] and [[men]], children and adults. He was [[literally]] the [[face]] of God to a [[generation]]. But that face now is cloudy, [[distorted]] from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_christianity 20 centuries of human tradition]. The friendly boat builder from [[Galilee]] who raised women to his side and spoke of God as Father is barely visible through the baggage of time.

But his spirit is ever present. His spirit lives and is a friend and personal [[confidant]] of every believer who turns to him. [[Sot|His spirit]] speaks constantly to every ear who would ear it saying this is the way. His spirit is more alive now in the [[hearts]] of his children than it has been since his recent earthly death. His spirit seeks to reclaim this earth and all the children in it. This is a tall order but one that will succeed.

But his spirit is ever present. His spirit lives and is a friend and personal [[confidant]] of every believer who turns to him. [[Sot|His spirit]] speaks constantly to every ear who would ear it saying this is the way. His spirit is more alive now in the [[hearts]] of his children than it has been since his recent earthly death. His spirit seeks to reclaim this earth and all the children in it. This is a tall order but one that will succeed.

[[Human being]]s are [[weak]] creatures. You all have your grey areas, your [[struggles]] with [[self]], and this is as it should be but remember [[progress]] is made through that [[certainty]] of [[faith]]. Be certain and secure in your relationship to God. Let nothing [[interfere]] with it. Seek God with all your [[heart]] and all your might. Seek the higher way. [[Descend]] not into the lower [[impulses]]. Be [[beacons]] of love to those who need love so [[desperately]]. This is the way. There is no other.

[[Human being]]s are [[weak]] creatures. You all have your grey areas, your [[struggles]] with [[self]], and this is as it should be but remember [[progress]] is made through that [[certainty]] of [[faith]]. Be certain and secure in your relationship to God. Let nothing [[interfere]] with it. Seek God with all your [[heart]] and all your might. Seek the higher way. [[Descend]] not into the lower [[impulses]]. Be [[beacons]] of love to those who need love so [[desperately]]. This is the way. There is no other.

===Closing===

===Closing===

This has been a long lesson so we will defer [[questions]] until next week. During the week, think about how you can make God your [[everything]] and in what ways do you slight him and turn in other [[directions]]. What does it mean when we talk about [[dedication]]? What does it mean when we speak of [[faith]] and [[trust]]? Learn to sort the big things from the small. When all the small things are brushed away, what is the center of your [[reality]]? What are your true [[goals]] in life? Is that restlessness and [[hunger]] for [[perfection]] leading you into [[truth]], righteousness and love or are you tricking yourself into [[thinking]] that self-serving is a way to [[channel]] your energies and make [[progress]]?

This has been a long lesson so we will defer [[questions]] until next week. During the week, think about how you can make God your [[everything]] and in what ways do you slight him and turn in other [[directions]]. What does it mean when we talk about [[dedication]]? What does it mean when we speak of [[faith]] and [[trust]]? Learn to sort the big things from the small. When all the small things are brushed away, what is the center of your [[reality]]? What are your true [[goals]] in life? Is that restlessness and [[hunger]] for [[perfection]] leading you into [[truth]], righteousness and love or are you tricking yourself into [[thinking]] that self-serving is a way to [[channel]] your energies and make [[progress]]?

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