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But there is another dimension also, a dimension of [[morality]]. Morality can also have levels. There is, of course, a kind of [[conventional]] morality codified in your [[justice]] system which leads to order in [[society]]. This level is a widely agreed upon basis for [[behavior]].

But there is another dimension also, a dimension of [[morality]]. Morality can also have levels. There is, of course, a kind of [[conventional]] morality codified in your [[justice]] system which leads to order in [[society]]. This level is a widely agreed upon basis for [[behavior]].

And then there is a higher morality stemming from [[loyalty]] to higher [[truths]]. For example, [[polygamists]] in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism Mormon faith] are breaking conventional rules of morality out of a loyalty to what they believe to be a higher law that was [[revealed]] to them. The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity early Christians] broke the conventional law out of [[duty]] to higher law that they believed was [[revealed]] to them. It requires courage to maintain a loyalty to something higher and to flout [[tradition]] and even the [[law]].

And then there is a higher morality stemming from [[loyalty]] to higher [[truths]]. For example, [[polygamists]] in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mormonism Mormon faith] are breaking conventional rules of morality out of a loyalty to what they believe to be a higher law that was [[revealed]] to them. The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Christianity early Christians] broke the conventional law out of [[duty]] to higher law that they believed was [[revealed]] to them. It requires courage to maintain a loyalty to something higher and to flout [[tradition]] and even the [[law]].

But real [[courage]] comes with [[loyalty]] to the highest [[truth]], loyalty to living spiritual [[reality]]. And, when you walk this [[path]], there may be times when people will say you are crazy, that your [[vision]] of what you want to accomplish is futile and that you can’t [[change]] what is happening now, the best you can do is to swim along. It takes great courage to make [[sacrifices]] for a higher [[ideal]] and it takes greater courage to swim against the [[tide]] in pursuit of that ideal. When you are completely [[alone]] in maintaining the rightness of your [[vision]], when your loyalty is such that you will sacrifice comfort for the sake of greater [[truth]], that is when you are tested and found not wanting. It is easy to jump in when others are jumping in, it is easy to advance on a field of battle when you are [[surrounded]] by your [[comrades]] advancing, but it takes [[courage]] to advance [[alone]].

But real [[courage]] comes with [[loyalty]] to the highest [[truth]], loyalty to living spiritual [[reality]]. And, when you walk this [[path]], there may be times when people will say you are crazy, that your [[vision]] of what you want to accomplish is futile and that you can’t [[change]] what is happening now, the best you can do is to swim along. It takes great courage to make [[sacrifices]] for a higher [[ideal]] and it takes greater courage to swim against the [[tide]] in pursuit of that ideal. When you are completely [[alone]] in maintaining the rightness of your [[vision]], when your loyalty is such that you will sacrifice comfort for the sake of greater [[truth]], that is when you are tested and found not wanting. It is easy to jump in when others are jumping in, it is easy to advance on a field of battle when you are [[surrounded]] by your [[comrades]] advancing, but it takes [[courage]] to advance [[alone]].

Q: It is hard to know when you are seeking to fulfill your [[desires]] rather than [[the Father]]'s will even when you say what you want is to follow gods will How can we know when we are engaging in this kind of [[self]]-[[deception]]?

Q: It is hard to know when you are seeking to fulfill your [[desires]] rather than [[the Father]]'s will even when you say what you want is to follow gods will How can we know when we are engaging in this kind of [[self]]-[[deception]]?

Ham: That is a wonderful [[question]]. Self-deception, [[self]]-[[justification]], these two go hand in hand and there will always be some murky areas for you to pass through. But I would say this, at each place of [[decision]] look deeply into your [[hearts]]. Let [[the Father]]’s light completely shine within [[your soul]]s [[illuminating]] any [[dark]] areas and then look at those areas with [[honesty]]. Each person must maintain a life, you must work for your bread, you must manage your [[resources]]. You are not required to sacrifice yourselves for some [[noble]] [[ideal]] that may also be deception. You are simply required to live fully and to live your lives for God in ever greater measure. At each bend in the road, you must ask yourself who do I serve, and so long as you answer I serve my Father in all things, then he will lead you through the [[ambiguous]] areas and you will come through without harm. But, when you ask yourself this [[question]], even if you cannot honestly know your complete answer, even if you cannot know the depths of your own [[heart]], affirm to yourself anyway, I serve God. Then, you will be open to his leading. Always does [[the Father]] lead you in his [[service]]. When you pledge your loyalty to him, this is a two way contract. [[The Father]] desires for your true heart’s desires to be fulfilled. He desires that you should each bloom and all those inner petals should be open to the [[light]]. And in this, you will have what you need, the Father will not [[forsake]] you. Serving God is a supreme delight. It is not dreary [[self]]-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation flagellation]. The Father means for you to have [[joy]], he means for you to have fulfillment, but these things are found along the way, they must not be pursued for their own sake. True [[happiness]] is found in this great ennobling [[service]]. Even the [[mundane]] chores of every day life can be elevated in the service of God. But there may be [[temptations]], times when you desire something for yourself to the [[exclusion]] of what you desire for God. Keep God utmost in your [[mind]], keep him at the center of your [[thoughts]], and allow everything else to fall into its place. The human heart is always capable of great [[deceit]] as the Master has said. But you can go a long way towards banishing this deceit by constantly affirming your [[loyalty]] to [[the Father]].

Ham: That is a wonderful [[question]]. Self-deception, [[self]]-[[justification]], these two go hand in hand and there will always be some murky areas for you to pass through. But I would say this, at each place of [[decision]] look deeply into your [[hearts]]. Let [[the Father]]’s light completely shine within [[your soul]]s [[illuminating]] any [[dark]] areas and then look at those areas with [[honesty]]. Each person must maintain a life, you must work for your bread, you must manage your [[resources]]. You are not required to sacrifice yourselves for some [[noble]] [[ideal]] that may also be deception. You are simply required to live fully and to live your lives for God in ever greater measure. At each bend in the road, you must ask yourself who do I serve, and so long as you answer I serve my Father in all things, then he will lead you through the [[ambiguous]] areas and you will come through without harm. But, when you ask yourself this [[question]], even if you cannot honestly know your complete answer, even if you cannot know the depths of your own [[heart]], affirm to yourself anyway, I serve God. Then, you will be open to his leading. Always does [[the Father]] lead you in his [[service]]. When you pledge your loyalty to him, this is a two way contract. [[The Father]] desires for your true heart’s desires to be fulfilled. He desires that you should each bloom and all those inner petals should be open to the [[light]]. And in this, you will have what you need, the Father will not [[forsake]] you. Serving God is a supreme delight. It is not dreary [[self]]-[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flagellation flagellation]. The Father means for you to have [[joy]], he means for you to have fulfillment, but these things are found along the way, they must not be pursued for their own sake. True [[happiness]] is found in this great ennobling [[service]]. Even the [[mundane]] chores of every day life can be elevated in the service of God. But there may be [[temptations]], times when you desire something for yourself to the [[exclusion]] of what you desire for God. Keep God utmost in your [[mind]], keep him at the center of your [[thoughts]], and allow everything else to fall into its place. The human heart is always capable of great [[deceit]] as the Master has said. But you can go a long way towards banishing this deceit by constantly affirming your [[loyalty]] to [[the Father]].

Q: Ham, may I have a personal message please?

Q: Ham, may I have a personal message please?