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Yes, of course, I had a natural [[intensity]] of [[zeal]], I suppose you could say. I directed it against the [[Jesus]] brotherhood and then greatly enhanced, this same zeal now [[infused]] with the power of the Spirit, I then offered to our Father/Brother, the risen Jesus, to work for Him. Well, that is my [[story]]. How does this relate to you?

Yes, of course, I had a natural [[intensity]] of [[zeal]], I suppose you could say. I directed it against the [[Jesus]] brotherhood and then greatly enhanced, this same zeal now [[infused]] with the power of the Spirit, I then offered to our Father/Brother, the risen Jesus, to work for Him. Well, that is my [[story]]. How does this relate to you?

Like me, you have seen the [[light]]. It has not come to all of you in one [[blinding]] confrontation on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_Paul_the_Apostle road of your life], but has come [[gradually]] and incrementally. We both have seen the light. Your [[failures]], mistakes, and misunderstandings may not have been as [[dramatic]] as mine were, but you all have been willing to let the light show you a new [[path]] with different road signs along the way. Some of the road signs you have seen are: you have a [[divine]] nature as well as a [[human]] nature; [[listen]] to the [[guidance]] within; let your [[service]] be without [[ego]] satisfaction; be generous with all people; fear nothing. And there are many more. Perhaps the last sign that you have seen says, "Keep going. There will be sufficient signs to reach your destination".

Like me, you have seen the [[light]]. It has not come to all of you in one [[blinding]] confrontation on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_Paul_the_Apostle road of your life], but has come [[gradually]] and incrementally. We both have seen the light. Your [[failures]], mistakes, and misunderstandings may not have been as [[dramatic]] as mine were, but you all have been willing to let the light show you a new [[path]] with different road signs along the way. Some of the road signs you have seen are: you have a [[divine]] nature as well as a [[human]] nature; [[listen]] to the [[guidance]] within; let your [[service]] be without [[ego]] satisfaction; be generous with all people; fear nothing. And there are many more. Perhaps the last sign that you have seen says, "Keep going. There will be sufficient signs to reach your destination".

I have been informed that last week was, shall we say, a momentous occasion. It came out of the blue and some of you fell on your knees in disbelief and objection. You asked the question, "Who are you? Is this [[authentic]]?", the same thoughts I had as I knelt in the [[light]] of the risen Master. But now you have processed through the week and at your [[meeting]], and you understand that our Lord knows what He is doing; and that He may confront you in an unexpected way with His [[truth]]. Truth shatters the [[mirror]] that is smudged with [[falsehood]] and in its place provides a larger and far superior [[reflecting]] surface. To see the [[truth]] requires a mirror, for you must see yourself in the mirror at the [[same time]] that you see the truth.

I have been informed that last week was, shall we say, a momentous occasion. It came out of the blue and some of you fell on your knees in disbelief and objection. You asked the question, "Who are you? Is this [[authentic]]?", the same thoughts I had as I knelt in the [[light]] of the risen Master. But now you have processed through the week and at your [[meeting]], and you understand that our Lord knows what He is doing; and that He may confront you in an unexpected way with His [[truth]]. Truth shatters the [[mirror]] that is smudged with [[falsehood]] and in its place provides a larger and far superior [[reflecting]] surface. To see the [[truth]] requires a mirror, for you must see yourself in the mirror at the [[same time]] that you see the truth.

Virginia: Thank you, Daniel.

Virginia: Thank you, Daniel.

===='''''[[Conversion]]''''', '''''[[Defenses]]'''''====

===='''''[[Conversion]]''''', '''''[[Defenses]]'''''====

Bob S.: I have a question for Paul, if he is still available. (He is) I have often wondered if there wasn't more to your [[conversion]] than just the episode on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_Paul_the_Apostle road to Damascus] where you were confronted by [[the Master]]. I [[wonder]] in earlier [[experiences]] when you were [[persecuting]] the Christians, that as you saw how they lived, and perhaps how they died , and learned more about them and the teachings of the Master, if that [[subconsciously]] had some effect on you so that when you were confronted on the road to Damascus, you were ready for the next [[step]] in your life?

Bob S.: I have a question for Paul, if he is still available. (He is) I have often wondered if there wasn't more to your [[conversion]] than just the episode on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_of_Paul_the_Apostle road to Damascus] where you were confronted by [[the Master]]. I [[wonder]] in earlier [[experiences]] when you were [[persecuting]] the Christians, that as you saw how they lived, and perhaps how they died , and learned more about them and the teachings of the Master, if that [[subconsciously]] had some effect on you so that when you were confronted on the road to Damascus, you were ready for the next [[step]] in your life?

Paul: This is Paul again. Well, I suppose you should direct that question to my [[Thought Adjuster]], but it is not [[difficult]] to answer, my friend. Of course, observing the Christians, how they loved each other, how [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen Stephen fearlessly preached his sermon as he was being stoned to death], impressed me enormously. But the effect was to strengthen my [[defenses]], to go from conscious disapproval to conscious [[hatred]], to keep back the [[thought]] that maybe this Jesus was the [[Messiah]]. Isn't it a truth that just before one [[changes]] their mind at a profound level they build the strongest conscious [[defense]] against such a [[change]]?

Paul: This is Paul again. Well, I suppose you should direct that question to my [[Thought Adjuster]], but it is not [[difficult]] to answer, my friend. Of course, observing the Christians, how they loved each other, how [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stephen Stephen fearlessly preached his sermon as he was being stoned to death], impressed me enormously. But the effect was to strengthen my [[defenses]], to go from conscious disapproval to conscious [[hatred]], to keep back the [[thought]] that maybe this Jesus was the [[Messiah]]. Isn't it a truth that just before one [[changes]] their mind at a profound level they build the strongest conscious [[defense]] against such a [[change]]?

Bob S.: Yes! And actually do the [[behavior]] that they would say is reprehensible.

Bob S.: Yes! And actually do the [[behavior]] that they would say is reprehensible.

Paul: Well, my friend, you speak from your [[point of view]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict Israelis and Palestinians] who are zealous for [[Allah]] and [[Yahweh]] still approve of killing. There are many among your Christian brethren who approve of [[war]] and approve of killing in the name of God. This idea is [[ancient]] and it was not inconsistent with my [[Hebrew]] religion.

Paul: Well, my friend, you speak from your [[point of view]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict Israelis and Palestinians] who are zealous for [[Allah]] and [[Yahweh]] still approve of killing. There are many among your Christian brethren who approve of [[war]] and approve of killing in the name of God. This idea is [[ancient]] and it was not inconsistent with my [[Hebrew]] religion.

Bob S.: Our [[psychologists]] understand that [[defense]] mechanisms have their place but they can be carried by the [[ego]] to extremes. We call that [[projection]] and reaction formation, where people do the things that consciously they find reprehensible. But their ego is such that it doesn't allow them to see the [[truth]].

Bob S.: Our [[psychologists]] understand that [[defense]] mechanisms have their place but they can be carried by the [[ego]] to extremes. We call that [[projection]] and reaction formation, where people do the things that consciously they find reprehensible. But their ego is such that it doesn't allow them to see the [[truth]].

Paul: Thank you. Let us stand and Minearisa will offer [[prayer]].

Paul: Thank you. Let us stand and Minearisa will offer [[prayer]].

Minearisa(Bill): Let us pray in the [[words]] of your [[hymn]]. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal,_Invisible,_God_Only_Wise Almighty, Invisible, God only wise], in light inaccessible, hid from our eyes. Let our [[hearts]] [[relax]] and [[rest]] in You. Help us to remember the touch of the hand, its [[comfort]] and its [[obligation]], to take comfort in each other and bear each other's [[burdens]]. Now, my Father, I thank You for the universe of [[Nebadon]] in which I am [[privileged]] to live and serve. I join with all the [[enthusiasm]] of our team to bring Christ Michael's era of [[Light and Life]] to this, His home planet. Send these brothers and sisters forth to their work of [[joy]], their [[harvest]] of [[peace]], and their life of [[love]]. [[Amen]].

Minearisa(Bill): Let us pray in the [[words]] of your [[hymn]]. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Immortal,_Invisible,_God_Only_Wise Almighty, Invisible, God only wise], in light inaccessible, hid from our eyes. Let our [[hearts]] [[relax]] and [[rest]] in You. Help us to remember the touch of the hand, its [[comfort]] and its [[obligation]], to take comfort in each other and bear each other's [[burdens]]. Now, my Father, I thank You for the universe of [[Nebadon]] in which I am [[privileged]] to live and serve. I join with all the [[enthusiasm]] of our team to bring Christ Michael's era of [[Light and Life]] to this, His home planet. Send these brothers and sisters forth to their work of [[joy]], their [[harvest]] of [[peace]], and their life of [[love]]. [[Amen]].