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==Session==

==Session==

===Opening===

===Opening===

BOB: Good morning, this is Bob. (Group greetings) Welcome to the Denver Teaching Mission group. It is good to see that you are relaxed today; you seem to be very mellow, as you would say. Today we will begin another basic lesson; today’s lesson involves the “Perfection of God” and the “Love of God.” (Student: Two of my favorite subjects!) Ours as well.

BOB: Good morning, this is Bob. (Group greetings) Welcome to the [[N. Idaho TeaM|Denver Teaching Mission group]]. It is good to see that you are [[relaxed]] today; you seem to be very mellow, as you would say. Today we will begin another basic lesson; today’s lesson involves the “[[Perfection]] of God” and the “[[Love]] of God.” (Student: Two of my favorite subjects!) Ours as well.

As you recall, we have been here a long time, reconnoitering and preparing for the Teaching Mission and for the Correcting time. It has been in mind through the administration of this local universe for many, many thousands of years. It is in fact, a part of your world history that you will find on Salvington, on the walls that depict the history of the local universe.

As you recall, we have been here a long time, reconnoitering and [[preparing]] for the [[Teaching Mission]] and for the [[Correcting Time]]. It has been in mind through the [[Paper 33 - Administration of the Local Universe|administration of this local universe]] for many, many thousands of years. It is in fact, a part of your [[Part 3|world history]] that you will find on [[Salvington]], on the walls that depict the history of the [[local universe]].

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

One of the greatest, unfathomable concepts of all human-kind, even mortals wherever they may be found on all developing worlds, is the lack of appreciation, even rudimentary understanding, of God and the nature of God. Even your religions today, many of which discuss the love of God, accept this love didactically; they accept it as a matter of principle involved in their texts, yet when we hear two or more people argue the characteristics of God, they oftentimes dismiss or look at the perfection of God as impossible. Yet perfection is fundamental to eternity; when you have arrived in Paradise and have gone through that wonderful moment, that eternal moment of the embrace with the Creator, you too will have received the “kiss,” so to speak, of perfection. Your long, long journey through many lifetimes in the local universe ascension scheme for yourself is a process of approaching perfection. In your finaliter stage, you recall that you will have one more step of attainment, to incorporate into your being, and this can and will only occur when this universe, the Grand Universe, has come into stability and itself is then in a state of perfection. We surmise that is so, at least. But until then, as finaliters, you will be nigh on to perfect. Quite an accomplishment!

One of the greatest, unfathomable [[concepts]] of all humankind, even mortals wherever they may be found on all developing worlds, is the lack of [[appreciation]], even rudimentary understanding, of God and the [[nature of God]]. Even your religions today, many of which discuss the [[love]] of God, accept this love [[didactically]]; they accept it as a matter of [[principle]] involved in their [[texts]], yet when we hear two or more people argue the characteristics of God, they oftentimes dismiss or look at the perfection of God as impossible. Yet perfection is fundamental to [[eternity]]; when you have arrived in [[Paradise]] and have gone through that wonderful [[moment]], that eternal moment of the [[embrace]] with the Creator, you too will have received the “[[kiss]],” so to speak, of perfection. Your long, long [[journey]] through many lifetimes in the local universe [[ascension]] scheme for yourself is a process of approaching perfection. In your [[finaliter]] stage, you recall that you will have one more step of [[attainment]], to incorporate into your being, and this can and will only occur when this universe, the [[Grand Universe]], has come into stability and itself is then in a state of [[perfection]]. We surmise that is so, at least. But until then, as finaliters, you will be nigh on to perfect. Quite an accomplishment!

Perfection is, in your estimation, impossible, for the imperfection of life, and the daily experience of living is shot through your whole being; there is no way of escaping this imperfection. And so, in your chrysalis stage as mortals on this world, you are going through an incubation, a process of “becoming more.” And so you must go through this process of imperfection, and then one day, you will look back at yourselves and appreciate the process of becoming more perfect. To say that nothing can be perfect is to nullify the central quality of your Creator –and that includes a belief system dependant upon the perfection of the Creator. We advise you to be careful with this kind of thinking; there are no threats, it is simply that it retards your progress in the universe, immensely. If there is no perfection, then why attempt this life as a journey into the afterlife? Although you are not eternal, the potential of an infinite life is yours, it is given to you—the given is that it is there as long as you strive to develop your potential to become perfect.

[[Perfection]] is, in your estimation, impossible, for the imperfection of life, and the daily [[experience]] of living is shot through your whole [[being]]; there is no way of [[escaping]] this imperfection. And so, in your [[chrysalis]] stage as mortals on [[this world]], you are going through an [[incubation]], a process of “becoming more.” And so you must go through this process of imperfection, and then one day, you will look back at yourselves and appreciate the process of becoming more perfect. To say that nothing can be perfect is to nullify the central [[quality]] of your Creator –and that includes a [[belief]] system dependent upon the perfection of the Creator. We advise you to be careful with this kind of [[thinking]]; there are no threats, it is simply that it retards your [[progress]] in [[the universe]], immensely. If there is no perfection, then why attempt this life as a journey into the [[afterlife]]? Although you are not eternal, the potential of an infinite life is yours, it is given to you—the given is that it is there as long as you strive to [[develop]] your potential to become perfect.

Perfection is fundamental to the sustenance/maintenance of the universe. And logically, were you to extend God’s perfection back to the moment of creation, you would realize that any flaw in God, any imperfection in God, would have realized itself in the development and evolution of the universe, and it would implode. It would have imploded long ago. And no, that would not herald the beginning of a new universe, with another “big bang.” There was only one “big bang,” and the universe will continue to expand evermore, always, and never implode, due to the perfection of the Creator, and all processes inherent in the creation.

[[Perfection]] is fundamental to the sustenance/[[maintenance]] of [[the universe]]. And logically, were you to extend God’s perfection back to the moment of [[creation]], you would realize that any flaw in God, any imperfection in God, would have realized itself in the development and [[evolution]] of the universe, and it would implode. It would have imploded long ago. And no, that would not [[herald]] the beginning of a new universe, with another “[[big bang]].” There was only one “big bang,” and the universe will continue to expand evermore, always, and never implode, due to the perfection of the Creator, and all processes [[inherent]] in the creation.

On one hand, this is extremely simple, yet there is no way to prove it to you. You can only prove it to yourself through your observations of the universe —it’s length of duration and how it works. You may say, “Yes, but I see in the astral heavens, galaxies, whole galaxies, coming together, colliding—isn’t that destructive? Aren’t there destructive, terminal processes involved in the universe?” And the answer is, no. There are no terminal processes; there is only evolution and development. From your observations of the universe, and the collisions that occur, the eruptions that occur, there is still a balance, not imperfection, not the termination of a long-standing piece of art as a universe. It is still young; it is still becoming; it is still evolving; it is coming into balance. Were you to speak to the Architects of the Universe, those designers of the universe, who now help mold and shape the universe and help it move toward balance, you would know that this is all part of a large plan. Yes, collisions do occur; yes, whole galaxies get gobbled up in black holes, those dark bodies mentioned in the Urantia Book. This is a part of the balance. Eventually, all the “wheels of light” will come into balance; eventually, the whole universe, the Grand Universe, will be in balance. And we perceive, we surmise, we will then see the universe be on the brink of the Days of Light and Life, and this will inaugurate the opening of the outer space fields. Until then, you will see evidence of a universe that is developing. In many ways, the universe is still very young. You are going to witness the evolution of a whole universe, as it moves from imbalance to balance.

On one hand, this is extremely [[simple]], yet there is no way to [[prove]] it to you. You can only prove it to yourself through your [[observations]] of [[the universe]] —it’s length of duration and how it works. You may say, “Yes, but I see in the astral [[heavens]], [[galaxies]], whole galaxies, coming together, colliding—isn’t that destructive? Aren’t there destructive, terminal processes involved in the universe?” And the answer is, no. There are no terminal processes; there is only [[evolution]] and development. From your observations of the universe, and the collisions that occur, the [[eruptions]] that occur, there is still a [[balance]], not imperfection, not the termination of a long-standing piece of art as a universe. It is still young; it is still [[becoming]]; it is still evolving; it is coming into balance. Were you to speak to the [[Architects of the Universe]], those designers of the universe, who now help mold and shape the universe and help it move toward balance, you would know that this is all part of a large [[plan]]. Yes, [[collisions]] do occur; yes, whole galaxies get gobbled up in [[black holes]], those dark bodies mentioned in the [[Urantia Book]]. This is a part of the balance. [[Eventually]], all the “wheels of light” will come into balance; [[eventually]], the whole universe, the [[Grand Universe]], will be in balance. And we [[perceive]], we surmise, we will then see the universe be on the brink of the Days of [[Light and Life]], and this will [[inaugurate]] the opening of the [[outer space]] fields. Until then, you will see evidence of a universe that is developing. In many ways, the universe is still very young. You are going to witness the evolution of a whole universe, as it moves from imbalance to balance.

Let us take a small break to answer any questions you may have about this topic.

Let us take a small break to answer any questions you may have about this topic.

Bob: The first question, please.

Bob: The first question, please.

Student: You mentioned the opening of the outer space fields. Could you explain that a little more?

Student: You mentioned the opening of the [[outer space]] fields. Could you explain that a little more?

Bob: I would refer you to the Urantia Book, which speaks of these, the outer space fields, which are developing, which are now unoccupied. You will find fundamental answers to your questions there.

Bob: I would refer you to the [[Urantia Book]], which speaks of these, the outer space fields, which are developing, which are now unoccupied. You will find fundamental answers to your questions there.

Student: I have a question, Bob. (Certainly.) You were mentioning the Celestial Architects, and I was wondering if they play a role in intervention in any way. For instance, if a planet within a local universe developed to the point where there were physical beings evolving to the point where they all had, or for the most part, had indwelling Thought Adjusters, and would a planet such as that, be allowed to collide, let us say, with some other celestial body that did not have life evolving on it, would it be allowed to become annihilated, or would there be intervention?

Student: I have a question, Bob. (Certainly.) You were mentioning the [[Architects of the Master Universe|Celestial Architects]], and I was wondering if they play a role in [[intervention]] in any way. For instance, if a planet within a local universe developed to the point where there were physical beings evolving to the point where they all had, or for the most part, had indwelling [[Thought Adjusters]], and would a planet such as that, be allowed to collide, let us say, with some other celestial body that did not have life evolving on it, would it be allowed to become [[annihilated]], or would there be [[intervention]]?

Bob: Strictly speaking, the answer is “no” because they would not be the ones who would be mindful of the situation and effect a different outcome; it would be more specifically, the Most Highs. And yes, there are plans in place for all inhabited planets that may become impaled in a star or collide with another planet.

Bob: Strictly speaking, the answer is “no” because they would not be the ones who would be mindful of the situation and effect a different outcome; it would be more specifically, the [[Most Highs]]. And yes, there are plans in place for all [[inhabited planets]] that may become impaled in a star or collide with another planet.

Student: So there would be intervention?

Student: So there would be [[intervention]]?

Bob: Certainly. (Student: That’s my thought. Thank you.)

Bob: Certainly. (Student: That’s my thought. Thank you.)

And why? Why would there be intervention? Does anyone have an answer?

And why? Why would there be intervention? Does anyone have an answer?

Student: The first answer that comes to mind right now for me is, I’m struggling with my evolving “agondonterhood aptiva,” my ability to believe without seeing, as we all are on this planet, and that version of faith as an agondonter is so important from my perspective, to our evolution toward Paradise and the work that we will do, will depend a great deal on what we have managed to become on this planet, given the fact that we are able to believe without seeing. And so, I just can’t imagine a planet such as this, especially the home of our Creator Son’s final bestowal, being allowed to be annihilated. There are too many pieces of who we become as we evolve inward, that are contingent upon what we learn here.

Student: The first answer that comes to mind right now for me is, I’m struggling with my evolving “[[agondonter]]hood aptiva,” my [[ability]] to believe without seeing, as we all are on this planet, and that version of faith as an agondonter is so important from my [[perspective]], to our evolution toward [[Paradise]] and the work that we will do, will depend a great deal on what we have managed to become on this planet, given the fact that we are able to believe without seeing. And so, I just can’t imagine a planet such as this, especially the home of our [[Creator Son]]’s [[final bestowal]], being allowed to be annihilated. There are too many pieces of who we become as we evolve inward, that are [[contingent]] upon what we learn here.

Bob: So simply put it as the individual who is most important. Correct?

Bob: So simply put it as the [[individual]] who is most important. Correct?

Student: The individual? (Yes.) Uh…yes. Unique.

Student: The individual? (Yes.) Uh…yes. Unique.

Bob: That is the answer.

Bob: That is the answer.

Student: Bob, I have a couple of questions from previous lessons that have arrived via the Internet.

Student: Bob, I have a couple of questions from previous lessons that have arrived via the [[Internet]].

Bob: Let us tend to them when we have completed the lesson today. Is that fine? (Yes.) Thank you. Other questions related to the perfection of God?

Bob: Let us tend to them when we have completed the lesson today. Is that fine? (Yes.) Thank you. Other questions related to the [[perfection]] of God?

Student: You said in the beginning, that we shouldn’t think in terms of “nothing is perfect,” that we are doing a disservice to ourselves, as well as to our understanding of God, when we suggest that perfection is not possible. I guess I have never really thought in terms that nothing can be perfect. I think of snowflakes, for instance, and think of every single one of them as being perfection. Newborn babies, flowers—so much that we are surrounded by—beauty. While everything is different, it is all perfect in and of itself. The only things I think of as being imperfect are perhaps things that happen between people interacting with one another, often so imperfectly. There is nothing wrong with thinking in those terms of imperfection, is there?

Student: You said in the beginning, that we shouldn’t think in terms of “nothing is perfect,” that we are doing a disservice to ourselves, as well as to our understanding of God, when we suggest that perfection is not possible. I guess I have never really thought in terms that nothing can be perfect. I think of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowflakes snowflakes], for instance, and think of every single one of them as being [[perfection]]. Newborn babies, flowers—so much that we are [[surrounded]] by—[[beauty]]. While everything is different, it is all perfect in and of itself. The only things I think of as being imperfect are perhaps things that happen between people [[interacting]] with one another, often so imperfectly. There is nothing wrong with thinking in those terms of imperfection, is there?

Bob: No, of course not. Babies are perfect; so are snowflakes. And you are very correct in determining that imperfection arises from the decisions, the self-will decisions of individuals, who do not know perfection. But for those who are conscious of the journey, the attempt to become perfect becomes the ultimate chore, not as a competitive measurement of yourself against anyone else, but simply, it is your “work” to do. And that leads us into the second part of this lesson, which involves the love of God.

Bob: No, of course not. Babies are perfect; so are snowflakes. And you are very correct in determining that imperfection arises from the [[decisions]], the self-will [[decisions]] of [[individuals]], who do not know perfection. But for those who are conscious of the [[journey]], the attempt to become perfect becomes the ultimate chore, not as a [[competitive]] measurement of yourself against anyone else, but simply, it is your “work” to do. And that leads us into the second part of this lesson, which involves the [[love]] of God.

Your Creator is not an emotional being—so what is it about God that makes God loving? What is it that aids you to determine that God is loving? (Student: Our feelings.) Correct. Your feelings, your thoughts, your estimation of God. God does not know love; God is love! Yet God is not emotional; how can this be? 1) It is principally and almost totally determined by your own perceptions. God is not loving to those individuals who do not perceive the beneficence of the universe around them; they do not feel that God is loving because they do not enter into a physical relationship of dependence or independence, of support. The love of God emanates from its very being, its very nature. God is love. How can this be? As I said, it is solely dependent upon your interpretation.

Your Creator is not an [[emotional]] being—so what is it about God that makes God loving? What is it that aids you to determine that God is loving? (Student: Our [[feelings]].) Correct. Your feelings, your [[thoughts]], your estimation of God. God does not know love; God is love! Yet God is not emotional; how can this be? 1) It is principally and almost totally determined by your own [[perceptions]]. God is not loving to those individuals who do not [[perceive]] the [[beneficence]] of the universe around them; they do not [[feel]] that God is loving because they do not enter into a physical relationship of dependence or independence, of [[support]]. The love of God [[emanates]] from its very being, its very nature. God is love. How can this be? As I said, it is solely dependent upon your [[interpretation]].

Were you to see past the boundaries of time and of physical space, so that you were aware of more levels of consciousness and dimensions and states of being, if you were to see the morontial realm in its totality while you are still a mortal, you would have a better perspective of the total loving nature of God. All that is required for your sustenance, maintenance, development, and longevity, has been provided by the Creator. All that you need is available to you—and that is just on the “outer!” Were you to look inside, and really know the Divine Fragment that resides in you, you would see that the Creator is definitely loving. The love of God pervades the universe; the love of God emanates from its presence. And as the presence of the Creator inhabits those individuals with a fragment of its divine nature, there is God and there is Love.

Were you to see past the boundaries of time and of physical space, so that you were aware of more levels of consciousness and dimensions and states of being, if you were to see the morontial realm in its totality while you are still a mortal, you would have a better perspective of the total loving nature of God. All that is required for your sustenance, maintenance, development, and longevity, has been provided by the Creator. All that you need is available to you—and that is just on the “outer!” Were you to look inside, and really know the Divine Fragment that resides in you, you would see that the Creator is definitely loving. The love of God pervades the universe; the love of God emanates from its presence. And as the presence of the Creator inhabits those individuals with a fragment of its divine nature, there is God and there is Love.

Bob: That is your question? (Yes.) Because of the decisions God has made to build this world, create it, and because of the decisions of others, who have made this world a torment for you. This is also made beautiful by the decisions that you have made; it is also made a torment by the decisions you have made. The undoing of the torment is in taking on a more loving nature and living in a loving way. That may sound awfully romanticized, but in fact simply living life by making decisions of perfection, those qualities of living, which are exemplified in your spiritual heroes that you have mentioned today is a practical way of learning to live successfully in a large universe. Strive to take on these decisions, these ways of living and thinking, and you will find a world that is different.

Bob: That is your question? (Yes.) Because of the decisions God has made to build this world, create it, and because of the decisions of others, who have made this world a torment for you. This is also made beautiful by the decisions that you have made; it is also made a torment by the decisions you have made. The undoing of the torment is in taking on a more loving nature and living in a loving way. That may sound awfully romanticized, but in fact simply living life by making decisions of perfection, those qualities of living, which are exemplified in your spiritual heroes that you have mentioned today is a practical way of learning to live successfully in a large universe. Strive to take on these decisions, these ways of living and thinking, and you will find a world that is different.

===Closing===

===Closing===

Blessings to you all today, thank you for coming. We hope that you may be able to learn the lessons of loving more easily in your life, as it is difficult until you do. We understand this, and that is why there is so much help abiding by you and in you, and the awareness of that is becoming clearer. Good day. (Group: Thank you for coming.)

Blessings to you all today, thank you for coming. We hope that you may be able to learn the lessons of loving more easily in your life, as it is difficult until you do. We understand this, and that is why there is so much help abiding by you and in you, and the awareness of that is becoming clearer. Good day. (Group: Thank you for coming.)