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100:1.4 [[Children]] are permanently impressed only by the [[loyalties]] of their adult [[associates]]; precept or even example is not lastingly [[influential]]. [[Loyal]] persons are [[growing]] [[persons]], and [[growth]] is an impressive and [[inspiring]] [[reality]]. Live loyally today—[[grow]]—and [[tomorrow]] will attend to itself. The quickest way for a tadpole to become a frog is to live loyally each [[moment]] as a tadpole.

100:1.4 [[Children]] are permanently impressed only by the [[loyalties]] of their adult [[associates]]; precept or even example is not lastingly [[influential]]. [[Loyal]] persons are [[growing]] [[persons]], and [[growth]] is an impressive and [[inspiring]] [[reality]]. Live loyally today—[[grow]]—and [[tomorrow]] will attend to itself. The quickest way for a tadpole to become a frog is to live loyally each [[moment]] as a tadpole.

100:1.5 The [[soil]] [[essential]] for [[religious]] [[growth]] presupposes a [[progressive]] life of [[self-realization]], the [[co-ordination]] of [[natural]] [[propensities]], the [[exercise]] of [[curiosity]] and the [[enjoyment]] of reasonable [[adventure]], the experiencing of [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]], the [[functioning]] of the [[fear]] [[stimulus]] of [[attention]] and [[awareness]], the [[wonder]]-lure, and a [[normal]] [[consciousness]] of smallness, [[humility]]. [[Growth]] is also predicated on the [[discovery]] of [[selfhood]] accompanied by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_criticism self-criticism]—[[conscience]], for conscience is really the [[criticism]] of oneself by one's own [[value]]-[[habits]], [[personal]] [[ideals]].

100:1.5 The [[soil]] [[essential]] for [[religious]] [[growth]] presupposes a [[progressive]] life of [[self-realization]], the [[co-ordination]] of [[natural]] [[propensities]], the [[exercise]] of [[curiosity]] and the [[enjoyment]] of reasonable [[adventure]], the experiencing of [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]], the [[functioning]] of the [[fear]] [[stimulus]] of [[attention]] and [[awareness]], the [[wonder]]-lure, and a [[normal]] [[consciousness]] of smallness, [[humility]]. [[Growth]] is also predicated on the [[discovery]] of [[selfhood]] accompanied by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_criticism self-criticism]—[[conscience]], for conscience is really the [[criticism]] of oneself by one's own [[value]]-[[habits]], [[personal]] [[ideals]].

100:1.6 [[Religious]] [[experience]] is markedly [[influenced]] by [[physical]] [[health]], inherited [[temperament]], and [[social]] [[environment]]. But these [[temporal]] conditions do not inhibit inner [[spiritual]] [[progress]] by a [[soul]] [[dedicated]] to the [[doing of the will of the Father]] in [[heaven]]. There are [[present]] in all [[normal]] [[mortals]] certain innate drives toward [[growth]] and [[self-realization]] which [[function]] if they are not specifically inhibited. The certain [[technique]] of fostering this constitutive [[endowment]] of the [[potential]] of [[spiritual]] [[growth]] is to [[maintain]] an [[attitude]] of wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]].

100:1.6 [[Religious]] [[experience]] is markedly [[influenced]] by [[physical]] [[health]], inherited [[temperament]], and [[social]] [[environment]]. But these [[temporal]] conditions do not inhibit inner [[spiritual]] [[progress]] by a [[soul]] [[dedicated]] to the [[doing of the will of the Father]] in [[heaven]]. There are [[present]] in all [[normal]] [[mortals]] certain innate drives toward [[growth]] and [[self-realization]] which [[function]] if they are not specifically inhibited. The certain [[technique]] of fostering this constitutive [[endowment]] of the [[potential]] of [[spiritual]] [[growth]] is to [[maintain]] an [[attitude]] of wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]].

100:2.6 The goal of [[human]] [[self-realization]] should be [[spiritual]], not [[material]]. The only [[realities]] worth striving for are [[divine]], [[spiritual]], and [[eternal]]. [[Mortal]] man is entitled to the [[enjoyment]] of [[physical]] [[pleasures]] and to the [[satisfaction]] of [[human]] [[affections]]; he is benefited by [[loyalty]] to [[human]] [[associations]] and [[temporal]] [[institutions]]; but these are not the [[eternal]] [[foundations]] upon which to build the [[immortal]] [[personality]] which must [[transcend]] [[space]], vanquish [[time]], and achieve the eternal [[destiny]] of [[divine]] [[perfection]] and [[finaliter]] [[service]].

100:2.6 The goal of [[human]] [[self-realization]] should be [[spiritual]], not [[material]]. The only [[realities]] worth striving for are [[divine]], [[spiritual]], and [[eternal]]. [[Mortal]] man is entitled to the [[enjoyment]] of [[physical]] [[pleasures]] and to the [[satisfaction]] of [[human]] [[affections]]; he is benefited by [[loyalty]] to [[human]] [[associations]] and [[temporal]] [[institutions]]; but these are not the [[eternal]] [[foundations]] upon which to build the [[immortal]] [[personality]] which must [[transcend]] [[space]], vanquish [[time]], and achieve the eternal [[destiny]] of [[divine]] [[perfection]] and [[finaliter]] [[service]].

100:2.7 [[Jesus]] portrayed the [[profound]] surety of the [[God]]-knowing [[mortal]] when he said: "To a God-knowing kingdom believer, what does it matter if all [[things]] [[earthly]] crash?"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_6] [[Temporal]] securities are vulnerable, but [[spiritual]] sureties are impregnable. When the flood [[tides]] of human [[adversity]], [[selfishness]], cruelty, hate, malice, and [[jealousy]] beat about the [[mortal]] [[soul]], you may rest in the [[assurance]] that there is one inner bastion, the citadel of the [[spirit]], which is absolutely unassailable; at least this is true of every [[human being]] who has [[dedicated]] the keeping of his [[soul]] to the indwelling spirit of the [[eternal]] [[God]].

100:2.7 [[Jesus]] portrayed the [[profound]] surety of the [[God]]-knowing [[mortal]] when he said: "To a God-knowing kingdom believer, what does it matter if all [[things]] [[earthly]] crash?"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_6] [[Temporal]] securities are vulnerable, but [[spiritual]] sureties are impregnable. When the flood [[tides]] of human [[adversity]], [[selfishness]], cruelty, hate, malice, and [[jealousy]] beat about the [[mortal]] [[soul]], you may rest in the [[assurance]] that there is one inner bastion, the citadel of the [[spirit]], which is absolutely unassailable; at least this is true of every [[human being]] who has [[dedicated]] the keeping of his [[soul]] to the indwelling spirit of the [[eternal]] [[God]].

100:2.8 After such [[spiritual]] [[attainment]], whether secured by [[gradual]] [[growth]] or specific [[crisis]], there occurs a new [[orientation]] of [[personality]] as well as the [[development]] of a new [[standard]] of [[values]]. Such spirit-born [[individuals]] are so remotivated in life that they can calmly stand by while their fondest [[ambitions]] perish and their keenest [[hopes]] crash; they positively know that such [[catastrophes]] are but the redirecting [[cataclysms]] which wreck one's [[temporal]] [[creations]] preliminary to the rearing of the more [[noble]] and enduring [[realities]] of a new and more [[sublime]] level of [[universe]] [[attainment]].

100:2.8 After such [[spiritual]] [[attainment]], whether secured by [[gradual]] [[growth]] or specific [[crisis]], there occurs a new [[orientation]] of [[personality]] as well as the [[development]] of a new [[standard]] of [[values]]. Such spirit-born [[individuals]] are so remotivated in life that they can calmly stand by while their fondest [[ambitions]] perish and their keenest [[hopes]] crash; they positively know that such [[catastrophes]] are but the redirecting [[cataclysms]] which wreck one's [[temporal]] [[creations]] preliminary to the rearing of the more [[noble]] and enduring [[realities]] of a new and more [[sublime]] level of [[universe]] [[attainment]].

==100:4. PROBLEMS OF GROWTH==

==100:4. PROBLEMS OF GROWTH==

100:4.1 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Religious_Living-2010-09-12 Religious living] is [[devoted]] living, and devoted living is [[creative]] living, [[original]] and [[spontaneous]]. New religious [[insights]] arise out of [[conflicts]] which [[initiate]] the [[choosing]] of new and better [[reaction]] [[habits]] in the place of older and inferior [[reaction]] [[patterns]]. New [[meanings]] only [[emerge]] amid [[conflict]]; and conflict [[persists]] only in the face of refusal to espouse the higher [[values]] connoted in superior [[meanings]].

100:4.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Religious_Living-2010-09-12 Religious living] is [[devoted]] living, and devoted living is [[creative]] living, [[original]] and [[spontaneous]]. New religious [[insights]] arise out of [[conflicts]] which [[initiate]] the [[choosing]] of new and better [[reaction]] [[habits]] in the place of older and inferior [[reaction]] [[patterns]]. New [[meanings]] only [[emerge]] amid [[conflict]]; and conflict [[persists]] only in the face of refusal to espouse the higher [[values]] connoted in superior [[meanings]].

100:4.2 Religious [[perplexities]] are [[inevitable]]; there can be no [[growth]] without [[psychic]] [[conflict]] and [[spiritual]] [[agitation]]. The [[organization]] of a [[philosophic]] [[standard of living]] entails considerable commotion in the [[philosophic]] realms of the [[mind]]. [[Loyalties]] are not [[exercised]] in behalf of the great, the [[good]], the [[true]], and the [[noble]] without a [[struggle]]. [[Effort]] is attendant upon [[clarification]] of [[spiritual]] [[vision]] and enhancement of [[cosmic]] [[insight]]. And the [[human]] [[intellect]] [[protests]] against being weaned from subsisting upon the nonspiritual [[energies]] of [[temporal]] [[existence]]. The [[slothful]] [[animal]] [[mind]] [[rebels]] at the [[effort]] required to wrestle with [[cosmic]] [[problem]] solving.

100:4.2 Religious [[perplexities]] are [[inevitable]]; there can be no [[growth]] without [[psychic]] [[conflict]] and [[spiritual]] [[agitation]]. The [[organization]] of a [[philosophic]] [[standard of living]] entails considerable commotion in the [[philosophic]] realms of the [[mind]]. [[Loyalties]] are not [[exercised]] in behalf of the great, the [[good]], the [[true]], and the [[noble]] without a [[struggle]]. [[Effort]] is attendant upon [[clarification]] of [[spiritual]] [[vision]] and enhancement of [[cosmic]] [[insight]]. And the [[human]] [[intellect]] [[protests]] against being weaned from subsisting upon the nonspiritual [[energies]] of [[temporal]] [[existence]]. The [[slothful]] [[animal]] [[mind]] [[rebels]] at the [[effort]] required to wrestle with [[cosmic]] [[problem]] solving.

100:4.3 But the great [[problem]] of [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Religious_Living-2010-09-26 religious living] consists in the task of [[unifying]] the [[soul]] [[powers]] of the [[personality]] by the [[dominance]] of [[LOVE]]. [[Health]], mental [[efficiency]], and [[happiness]] arise from the [[unification]] of [[physical]] systems, [[mind]] systems, and [[spirit]] systems. Of [[health]] and [[sanity]] man [[understands]] much, but of [[happiness]] he has truly realized very little. The highest [[happiness]] is indissolubly linked with [[spiritual]] [[progress]]. [[Spiritual]] [[growth]] yields lasting [[joy]], [[peace]] which passes all [[understanding]].

100:4.3 But the great [[problem]] of [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Religious_Living-2010-09-26 religious living] consists in the task of [[unifying]] the [[soul]] [[powers]] of the [[personality]] by the [[dominance]] of [[LOVE]]. [[Health]], mental [[efficiency]], and [[happiness]] arise from the [[unification]] of [[physical]] systems, [[mind]] systems, and [[spirit]] systems. Of [[health]] and [[sanity]] man [[understands]] much, but of [[happiness]] he has truly realized very little. The highest [[happiness]] is indissolubly linked with [[spiritual]] [[progress]]. [[Spiritual]] [[growth]] yields lasting [[joy]], [[peace]] which passes all [[understanding]].

100:4.4 In [[physical]] life the [[senses]] tell of the [[existence]] of [[things]]; [[mind]] [[discovers]] the [[reality]] of [[meanings]]; but the [[spiritual]] [[experience]] reveals to the [[individual]] the true [[values]] of life. These high [[levels]] of [[human]] living are [[attained]] in the [[supreme]] [[love]] of [[God]] and in the [[unselfish]] [[love]] of [[man]]. If you [[love]] your fellow men, you must have [[discovered]] their [[values]]. [[Jesus]] loved men so much because he placed such a high [[value]] upon them. You can best [[discover]] [[values]] in your associates by [[discovering]] their [[motivation]]. If some one irritates you, [[causes]] [[feelings]] of resentment, you should [[sympathetically]] seek to [[discern]] his [[viewpoint]], his reasons for such objectionable [[conduct]]. If once you [[understand]] your [[neighbor]], you will become [[tolerant]], and this [[tolerance]] will grow into [[friendship]] and ripen into [[love]].

100:4.4 In [[physical]] life the [[senses]] tell of the [[existence]] of [[things]]; [[mind]] [[discovers]] the [[reality]] of [[meanings]]; but the [[spiritual]] [[experience]] reveals to the [[individual]] the true [[values]] of life. These high [[levels]] of [[human]] living are [[attained]] in the [[supreme]] [[love]] of [[God]] and in the [[unselfish]] [[love]] of [[man]]. If you [[love]] your fellow men, you must have [[discovered]] their [[values]]. [[Jesus]] loved men so much because he placed such a high [[value]] upon them. You can best [[discover]] [[values]] in your associates by [[discovering]] their [[motivation]]. If some one irritates you, [[causes]] [[feelings]] of resentment, you should [[sympathetically]] seek to [[discern]] his [[viewpoint]], his reasons for such objectionable [[conduct]]. If once you [[understand]] your [[neighbor]], you will become [[tolerant]], and this [[tolerance]] will grow into [[friendship]] and ripen into [[love]].

100:4.5 In the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind%27s_eye mind's eye] conjure up a picture of one of your [[primitive]] [[ancestors]] of [[cave]]-dwelling times—a short, misshapen, filthy, snarling hulk of a man standing, legs spread, club upraised, [[breathing]] hate and animosity as he looks fiercely just ahead. Such a picture hardly depicts the [[divine]] [[dignity]] of [[man]]. But allow us to enlarge the picture. In front of this animated [[human]] crouches a saber-toothed tiger. Behind him, a [[woman]] and two [[children]]. [[Immediately]] you [[recognize]] that such a picture stands for the beginnings of much that is fine and [[noble]] in the [[human]] race, but the man is the same in both pictures. Only in the second sketch you are favored with a widened [[horizon]]. You therein [[discern]] the [[motivation]] of this [[evolving]] [[mortal]]. His [[attitude]] becomes [[praiseworthy]] because you [[understand]] him. If you could only [[fathom]] the [[motives]] of your associates, how much better you would [[understand]] them. If you could only know your fellows, you would [[eventually]] fall in [[love]] with them.

100:4.5 In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind%27s_eye mind's eye] conjure up a picture of one of your [[primitive]] [[ancestors]] of [[cave]]-dwelling times—a short, misshapen, filthy, snarling hulk of a man standing, legs spread, club upraised, [[breathing]] hate and animosity as he looks fiercely just ahead. Such a picture hardly depicts the [[divine]] [[dignity]] of [[man]]. But allow us to enlarge the picture. In front of this animated [[human]] crouches a saber-toothed tiger. Behind him, a [[woman]] and two [[children]]. [[Immediately]] you [[recognize]] that such a picture stands for the beginnings of much that is fine and [[noble]] in the [[human]] race, but the man is the same in both pictures. Only in the second sketch you are favored with a widened [[horizon]]. You therein [[discern]] the [[motivation]] of this [[evolving]] [[mortal]]. His [[attitude]] becomes [[praiseworthy]] because you [[understand]] him. If you could only [[fathom]] the [[motives]] of your associates, how much better you would [[understand]] them. If you could only know your fellows, you would [[eventually]] fall in [[love]] with them.

100:4.6 You cannot truly [[love]] your fellows by a mere [[act]] of the [[volition|will]]. [[Love]] is only [[born]] of thoroughgoing [[understanding]] of your [[neighbor]]'s [[motives]] and [[sentiment]]s. It is not so important to [[love]] all men today as it is that each day you learn to love one more [[human being]]. If each day or each week you [[achieve]] an [[understanding]] of one more of your fellows, and if this is the [[limit]] of your [[ability]], then you are certainly [[socializing]] and truly [[spiritualizing]] your [[personality]]. [[Love]] is [[infectious]], and when [[human]] [[devotion]] is [[intelligent]] and [[wise]], [[love]] is more catching than hate. But only genuine and [[unselfish]] [[love]] is truly [[contagious]]. If each [[mortal]] could only become a [[focus]] of [[dynamic]] [[affection]], this benign [[virus]] of [[love]] would soon pervade the sentimental [[emotion]]-[[stream]] of [[humanity]] to such an extent that all [[civilization]] would be [[encompassed]] by [[love]], and that would be the [[realization]] of the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:4.6 You cannot truly [[love]] your fellows by a mere [[act]] of the [[volition|will]]. [[Love]] is only [[born]] of thoroughgoing [[understanding]] of your [[neighbor]]'s [[motives]] and [[sentiment]]s. It is not so important to [[love]] all men today as it is that each day you learn to love one more [[human being]]. If each day or each week you [[achieve]] an [[understanding]] of one more of your fellows, and if this is the [[limit]] of your [[ability]], then you are certainly [[socializing]] and truly [[spiritualizing]] your [[personality]]. [[Love]] is [[infectious]], and when [[human]] [[devotion]] is [[intelligent]] and [[wise]], [[love]] is more catching than hate. But only genuine and [[unselfish]] [[love]] is truly [[contagious]]. If each [[mortal]] could only become a [[focus]] of [[dynamic]] [[affection]], this benign [[virus]] of [[love]] would soon pervade the sentimental [[emotion]]-[[stream]] of [[humanity]] to such an extent that all [[civilization]] would be [[encompassed]] by [[love]], and that would be the [[realization]] of the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:5.2 The [[progression]] of [[religious]] [[growth]] leads from [[stagnation]] through [[conflict]] to [[co-ordination]], from insecurity to undoubting [[faith]], from [[confusion]] of [[cosmic consciousness]] to [[unification]] of [[personality]], from the [[temporal]] objective to the [[eternal]], from the [[bondage]] of [[fear]] to the [[liberty]] of [[divine]] sonship.

100:5.2 The [[progression]] of [[religious]] [[growth]] leads from [[stagnation]] through [[conflict]] to [[co-ordination]], from insecurity to undoubting [[faith]], from [[confusion]] of [[cosmic consciousness]] to [[unification]] of [[personality]], from the [[temporal]] objective to the [[eternal]], from the [[bondage]] of [[fear]] to the [[liberty]] of [[divine]] sonship.

100:5.3 It should be made clear that [[professions]] of [[loyalty]] to the [[supreme]] [[ideals]]—the [[psychic]], [[emotional]], and [[spiritual]] [[awareness]] of [[God-consciousness]]—may be a [[natural]] and [[gradual]] [[growth]] or may sometimes be [[experienced]] at certain junctures, as in a [[crisis]]. The [[Apostle Paul]] [[experienced]] just such a sudden and spectacular [[conversion]] that [[eventful]] day on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_road Damascus road]. [[Gautama Siddhartha]] had a similar [[experience]] the night he sat alone and sought to [[penetrate]] the [[mystery]] of final [[truth]]. Many others have had like [[experiences]], and many true believers have [[progressed]] in the [[spirit]] without sudden [[conversion]].

100:5.3 It should be made clear that [[professions]] of [[loyalty]] to the [[supreme]] [[ideals]]—the [[psychic]], [[emotional]], and [[spiritual]] [[awareness]] of [[God-consciousness]]—may be a [[natural]] and [[gradual]] [[growth]] or may sometimes be [[experienced]] at certain junctures, as in a [[crisis]]. The [[Apostle Paul]] [[experienced]] just such a sudden and spectacular [[conversion]] that [[eventful]] day on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damascus_road Damascus road]. [[Gautama Siddhartha]] had a similar [[experience]] the night he sat alone and sought to [[penetrate]] the [[mystery]] of final [[truth]]. Many others have had like [[experiences]], and many true believers have [[progressed]] in the [[spirit]] without sudden [[conversion]].

100:5.4 Most of the [[spectacular]] [[phenomena]] [[associated]] with so-called [[religious]] [[conversions]] are entirely [[psychologic]] in [[nature]], but now and then there do occur [[experiences]] which are also [[spiritual]] in [[origin]]. When the [[mental]] mobilization is [[absolutely]] [[total]] on any level of the [[psychic]] upreach toward [[spirit]] [[attainment]], when there exists [[perfection]] of the [[human]] [[motivation]] of [[loyalties]] to the [[divine]] [[idea]], then there very often occurs a sudden down-grasp of the [[indwelling spirit]] to [[synchronize]] with the [[concentrated]] and [[consecrated]] [[purpose]] of the [[superconscious]] [[mind]] of the believing [[mortal]]. And it is such [[experiences]] of [[unified]] [[intellectual]] and [[spiritual]] [[phenomena]] that [[constitute]] the [[conversion]] which consists in [[factors]] over and above purely [[psychologic]] involvement.

100:5.4 Most of the [[spectacular]] [[phenomena]] [[associated]] with so-called [[religious]] [[conversions]] are entirely [[psychologic]] in [[nature]], but now and then there do occur [[experiences]] which are also [[spiritual]] in [[origin]]. When the [[mental]] mobilization is [[absolutely]] [[total]] on any level of the [[psychic]] upreach toward [[spirit]] [[attainment]], when there exists [[perfection]] of the [[human]] [[motivation]] of [[loyalties]] to the [[divine]] [[idea]], then there very often occurs a sudden down-grasp of the [[indwelling spirit]] to [[synchronize]] with the [[concentrated]] and [[consecrated]] [[purpose]] of the [[superconscious]] [[mind]] of the believing [[mortal]]. And it is such [[experiences]] of [[unified]] [[intellectual]] and [[spiritual]] [[phenomena]] that [[constitute]] the [[conversion]] which consists in [[factors]] over and above purely [[psychologic]] involvement.

==100:6. MARKS OF RELIGIOUS LIVING==

==100:6. MARKS OF RELIGIOUS LIVING==

100:6.1 [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION Evolutionary religions] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religions] may differ markedly in [[method]], but in [[motive]] there is great similarity. [[Religion]] is not a specific [[function]] of life; rather is it a [[mode]] of living. True [[religion]] is a wholehearted [[devotion]] to some [[reality]] which the religionist deems to be of [[supreme]] [[value]] to himself and for all [[mankind]]. And the outstanding characteristics of all [[religions]] are: unquestioning [[loyalty]] and wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]]. This [[religious]] [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]] is shown in the [[relation]] of the supposedly irreligious [[mother]] to her [[child]] and in the fervent [[loyalty]] of nonreligionists to an espoused [[cause]].

100:6.1 [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION Evolutionary religions] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religions] may differ markedly in [[method]], but in [[motive]] there is great similarity. [[Religion]] is not a specific [[function]] of life; rather is it a [[mode]] of living. True [[religion]] is a wholehearted [[devotion]] to some [[reality]] which the religionist deems to be of [[supreme]] [[value]] to himself and for all [[mankind]]. And the outstanding characteristics of all [[religions]] are: unquestioning [[loyalty]] and wholehearted [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]]. This [[religious]] [[devotion]] to [[supreme]] [[values]] is shown in the [[relation]] of the supposedly irreligious [[mother]] to her [[child]] and in the fervent [[loyalty]] of nonreligionists to an espoused [[cause]].

100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]].

100:6.2 The [[accepted]] [[supreme]] [[value]] of the religionist may be base or even [[false]], but it is nevertheless [[religious]]. A [[religion]] is [[genuine]] to just the extent that the [[value]] which is held to be [[supreme]] is truly a [[cosmic]] [[reality]] of genuine [[spiritual]] [[worth]].

100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 sons of God]. The [[consciousness]] of [[self]]-[[worth]] has become augmented by the [[stimulus]] of the [[quest]] for the highest [[universe]] objectives—[[supreme]] [[goals]].

100:6.3 The marks of [[human]] [[response]] to the [[religious]] [[impulse]] [[embrace]] the [[qualities]] of [[nobility]] and grandeur. The [[sincere]] [[religionist]] is [[conscious]] of [[universe]] [[citizenship]] and is [[aware]] of making [[contact]] with [[sources]] of [[superhuman]] [[power]]. He is thrilled and energized with the [[assurance]] of belonging to a superior and [[ennobled]] [[fellowship]] of the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_30 sons of God]. The [[consciousness]] of [[self]]-[[worth]] has become augmented by the [[stimulus]] of the [[quest]] for the highest [[universe]] objectives—[[supreme]] [[goals]].

100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]].

100:6.4 The [[self]] has [[surrendered]] to the [[intriguing]] drive of an all-[[encompassing]] [[motivation]] which imposes heightened [[self]]-[[discipline]], lessens [[emotional]] [[conflict]], and makes [[mortal]] life truly [[worth]] living. The [[morbid]] [[recognition]] of [[human]] [[limitations]] is changed to the [[natural]] [[consciousness]] of [[mortal]] [[Parameters|shortcomings]], [[associated]] with [[moral]] [[determination]] and [[spiritual]] [[aspiration]] to [[attain]] the highest [[universe]] and [[superuniverse]] [[goals]]. And this [[intense]] striving for the [[attainment]] of [[supermortal]] [[ideals]] is always characterized by increasing [[patience]], [[forbearance]], [[fortitude]], and [[tolerance]].

100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]].

100:6.5 But true [[religion]] is a living [[love]], a life of [[service]]. The religionist's detachment from much that is [[purely]] [[temporal]] and trivial never leads to [[social]] [[isolation]], and it should not destroy the sense of [[humor]]. Genuine [[religion]] takes nothing away from [[human]] [[existence]], but it does add new [[meanings]] to all of life; it generates new [[types]] of [[enthusiasm]], zeal, and [[courage]]. It may even engender the [[spirit]] of the [[crusader]], which is more than [[dangerous]] if not [[controlled]] by [[spiritual]] [[insight]] and [[loyal]] [[devotion]] to the commonplace [[social]] [[obligations]] of [[human]] [[loyalties]].

100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

100:6.6 One of the most [[amazing]] earmarks of [[religious]] living is that [[dynamic]] and [[sublime]] [[peace]], that [[peace]] which passes all [[human]] [[understanding]], that [[cosmic]] [[poise]] which betokens the [[absence]] of all [[doubt]] and [[turmoil]]. Such [[levels]] of [[spiritual]] [[stability]] are immune to [[disappointment]]. Such [[religionists]] are like the [[Apostle Paul]], who said: "I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else shall be able to separate us from the love of God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans#The_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Romans.2C_VIII]

100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]].

100:6.7 There is a sense of [[security]], [[associated]] with the [[realization]] of triumphing [[glory]], resident in the [[consciousness]] of the religionist who has grasped the [[reality]] of the [[Supreme]], and who pursues the [[goal]] of the [[Ultimate]].

100:6.8 Even [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolutionary religion] is all of this in [[loyalty]] and grandeur because it is a [[genuine]] [[experience]]. But [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religion] is [[excellent]] as well as [[genuine]]. The new [[loyalties]] of enlarged [[spiritual]] [[vision]] create new [[levels]] of [[love]] and [[devotion]], of [[service]] and [[fellowship]]; and all this enhanced [[social]] outlook produces an enlarged [[consciousness]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] and the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:6.8 Even [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolutionary religion] is all of this in [[loyalty]] and grandeur because it is a [[genuine]] [[experience]]. But [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revelatory religion] is [[excellent]] as well as [[genuine]]. The new [[loyalties]] of enlarged [[spiritual]] [[vision]] create new [[levels]] of [[love]] and [[devotion]], of [[service]] and [[fellowship]]; and all this enhanced [[social]] outlook produces an enlarged [[consciousness]] of the [[Fatherhood]] of [[God]] and the [[brotherhood]] of [[man]].

100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolved] and [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revealed religion] is a new [[quality]] of [[divine]] [[wisdom]] which is added to [[purely]] [[experiential]] [[human]] [[wisdom]]. But it is [[experience]] in and with the [[human]] [[religions]] that [[develops]] the [[capacity]] for subsequent [[reception]] of increased [[bestowals]] of divine [[wisdom]] and cosmic [[insight]].

100:6.9 The characteristic [[difference]] between [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:3._THE_NATURE_OF_EVOLUTIONARY_RELIGION evolved] and [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_92#92:4._THE_GIFT_OF_REVELATION revealed religion] is a new [[quality]] of [[divine]] [[wisdom]] which is added to [[purely]] [[experiential]] [[human]] [[wisdom]]. But it is [[experience]] in and with the [[human]] [[religions]] that [[develops]] the [[capacity]] for subsequent [[reception]] of increased [[bestowals]] of divine [[wisdom]] and cosmic [[insight]].

==100:7. THE ACME OF RELIGIOUS LIVING==

==100:7. THE ACME OF RELIGIOUS LIVING==

100:7.1 Although the [[average]] [[mortal]] of [[Urantia]] cannot [[hope]] to [[attain]] the high [[perfection]] of [[character]] which [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] acquired while [[sojourning]] in the [[flesh]], it is altogether [[possible]] for every [[mortal]] believer to [[develop]] a strong and [[unified]] [[personality]] along the [[perfected]] lines of the [[Jesus]] [[personality]]. The [[unique]] feature of [[the Master]]'s [[personality]] was not so much its [[perfection]] as its [[symmetry]], its exquisite and [[balanced]] [[unification]]. The most [[effective]] presentation of [[Jesus]] consists in following the example of the one who said, as he [[gestured]] toward [[the Master]] standing before his accusers, "Behold the man!"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_19]

100:7.1 Although the [[average]] [[mortal]] of [[Urantia]] cannot [[hope]] to [[attain]] the high [[perfection]] of [[character]] which [[Jesus]] of [[Nazareth]] acquired while [[sojourning]] in the [[flesh]], it is altogether [[possible]] for every [[mortal]] believer to [[develop]] a strong and [[unified]] [[personality]] along the [[perfected]] lines of the [[Jesus]] [[personality]]. The [[unique]] feature of [[the Master]]'s [[personality]] was not so much its [[perfection]] as its [[symmetry]], its exquisite and [[balanced]] [[unification]]. The most [[effective]] presentation of [[Jesus]] consists in following the example of the one who said, as he [[gestured]] toward [[the Master]] standing before his accusers, "Behold the man!"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_19]

100:7.2 The unfailing [[kindness]] of [[Jesus]] [[touched]] the [[hearts]] of men, but his stalwart [[strength]] of [[character]] [[amazed]] his followers. He was truly [[sincere]]; there was nothing of the [[hypocrite]] in him. He was free from [[affectation]]; he was always so refreshingly [[genuine]]. He never stooped to [[pretense]], and he never resorted to shamming. He lived the [[truth]], even as he taught it. He was the [[truth]]. He was constrained to [[proclaim]] saving [[truth]] to his [[generation]], even though such [[sincerity]] sometimes caused [[pain]]. He was unquestioningly [[loyal]] to all [[truth]].

100:7.2 The unfailing [[kindness]] of [[Jesus]] [[touched]] the [[hearts]] of men, but his stalwart [[strength]] of [[character]] [[amazed]] his followers. He was truly [[sincere]]; there was nothing of the [[hypocrite]] in him. He was free from [[affectation]]; he was always so refreshingly [[genuine]]. He never stooped to [[pretense]], and he never resorted to shamming. He lived the [[truth]], even as he taught it. He was the [[truth]]. He was constrained to [[proclaim]] saving [[truth]] to his [[generation]], even though such [[sincerity]] sometimes caused [[pain]]. He was unquestioningly [[loyal]] to all [[truth]].

100:7.3 But [[the Master]] was so reasonable, so approachable. He was so [[practical]] in all his [[ministry]], while all his [[plans]] were characterized by such [[sanctified]] [[common sense]]. He was so free from all freakish, erratic, and [[eccentric]] [[tendencies]]. He was never capricious, whimsical, or [[Frenzy|hysterical]]. In all his teaching and in [[everything]] he did there was always an exquisite [[discrimination]] [[associated]] with an extraordinary sense of [[propriety]].

100:7.3 But [[the Master]] was so reasonable, so approachable. He was so [[practical]] in all his [[ministry]], while all his [[plans]] were characterized by such [[sanctified]] [[common sense]]. He was so free from all freakish, erratic, and [[eccentric]] [[tendencies]]. He was never capricious, whimsical, or [[Frenzy|hysterical]]. In all his teaching and in [[everything]] he did there was always an exquisite [[discrimination]] [[associated]] with an extraordinary sense of [[propriety]].

100:7.4 The [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_53#53:8._THE_SON_OF_MAN_ON_URANTIA Son of Man] was always a well-[[poised]] [[personality]]. Even his enemies [[maintained]] a wholesome [[respect]] for him; they even [[feared]] his [[presence]]. Jesus was unafraid. He was surcharged with [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]], but he never became [[fanatical]]. He was [[emotionally]] active but never flighty. He was [[imaginative]] but always [[practical]]. He frankly faced the [[realities]] of life, but he was never dull or [[prosaic]]. He was [[courageous]] but never reckless; [[prudent]] but never cowardly. He was [[sympathetic]] but not [[sentimental]]; [[unique]] but not [[eccentric]]. He was [[pious]] but not sanctimonious. And he was so well-[[poised]] because he was so perfectly [[unified]].

100:7.4 The [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_53#53:8._THE_SON_OF_MAN_ON_URANTIA Son of Man] was always a well-[[poised]] [[personality]]. Even his enemies [[maintained]] a wholesome [[respect]] for him; they even [[feared]] his [[presence]]. Jesus was unafraid. He was surcharged with [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]], but he never became [[fanatical]]. He was [[emotionally]] active but never flighty. He was [[imaginative]] but always [[practical]]. He frankly faced the [[realities]] of life, but he was never dull or [[prosaic]]. He was [[courageous]] but never reckless; [[prudent]] but never cowardly. He was [[sympathetic]] but not [[sentimental]]; [[unique]] but not [[eccentric]]. He was [[pious]] but not sanctimonious. And he was so well-[[poised]] because he was so perfectly [[unified]].

100:7.5 Jesus' [[originality]] was unstifled. He was not bound by [[tradition]] or [[handicapped]] by [[enslavement]] to narrow [[conventionality]]. He spoke with undoubted [[confidence]] and taught with [[absolute]] [[authority]]. But his superb [[originality]] did not cause him to overlook the [[gems]] of [[truth]] in the teachings of his predecessors and contemporaries. And the most [[original]] of his teachings was the emphasis of [[love]] and [[mercy]] in the place of [[fear]] and [[sacrifice]].

100:7.5 Jesus' [[originality]] was unstifled. He was not bound by [[tradition]] or [[handicapped]] by [[enslavement]] to narrow [[conventionality]]. He spoke with undoubted [[confidence]] and taught with [[absolute]] [[authority]]. But his superb [[originality]] did not cause him to overlook the [[gems]] of [[truth]] in the teachings of his predecessors and contemporaries. And the most [[original]] of his teachings was the emphasis of [[love]] and [[mercy]] in the place of [[fear]] and [[sacrifice]].

100:7.6 [[Jesus]] was very broad in his [[outlook]]. He exhorted his followers to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] to all peoples. He was [[free]] from all narrow-mindedness. His [[sympathetic]] [[heart]] [[embraced]] all [[mankind]], even a [[universe]]. Always his [[invitation]] was, "Whosoever will, let him come."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_12]

100:7.6 [[Jesus]] was very broad in his [[outlook]]. He exhorted his followers to [[preach]] the [[gospel]] to all peoples. He was [[free]] from all narrow-mindedness. His [[sympathetic]] [[heart]] [[embraced]] all [[mankind]], even a [[universe]]. Always his [[invitation]] was, "Whosoever will, let him come."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_12]

100:7.7 Of [[Jesus]] it was truly said, "He trusted God."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_27] As a man among men he most [[sublimely]] [[trusted]] [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. He [[trusted]] his [[Father]] as a little child trusts his [[earthly]] [[parent]]. His [[faith]] was [[perfect]] but never presumptuous. No matter how [[cruel]] [[nature]] might appear to be or how indifferent to man's [[welfare]] on [[earth]], [[Jesus]] never faltered in his [[faith]]. He was [[immune]] to [[disappointment]] and impervious to [[persecution]]. He was untouched by [[apparent]] [[failure]].

100:7.7 Of [[Jesus]] it was truly said, "He trusted God."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_27] As a man among men he most [[sublimely]] [[trusted]] [[the Father]] in [[heaven]]. He [[trusted]] his [[Father]] as a little child trusts his [[earthly]] [[parent]]. His [[faith]] was [[perfect]] but never presumptuous. No matter how [[cruel]] [[nature]] might appear to be or how indifferent to man's [[welfare]] on [[earth]], [[Jesus]] never faltered in his [[faith]]. He was [[immune]] to [[disappointment]] and impervious to [[persecution]]. He was untouched by [[apparent]] [[failure]].

100:7.8 He [[loved]] men as [[brothers]], at the same time [[recognizing]] how they [[differed]] in [[innate]] [[endowments]] and acquired [[qualities]]. "He went about doing good."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.10]

100:7.8 He [[loved]] men as [[brothers]], at the same time [[recognizing]] how they [[differed]] in [[innate]] [[endowments]] and acquired [[qualities]]. "He went about doing good."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.10]

100:7.9 [[Jesus]] was an unusually cheerful [[person]], but he was not a blind and unreasoning [[optimist]]. His constant [[word]] of exhortation was, "Be of good cheer."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16] He could [[maintain]] this [[confident]] [[attitude]] because of his unswerving [[trust]] in [[God]] and his unshakable [[confidence]] in man. He was always [[touchingly]] [[considerate]] of all men because he [[loved]] them and believed in them. Still he was always true to his [[convictions]] and [[magnificently]] firm in his [[devotion]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]].

100:7.9 [[Jesus]] was an unusually cheerful [[person]], but he was not a blind and unreasoning [[optimist]]. His constant [[word]] of exhortation was, "Be of good cheer."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_16] He could [[maintain]] this [[confident]] [[attitude]] because of his unswerving [[trust]] in [[God]] and his unshakable [[confidence]] in man. He was always [[touchingly]] [[considerate]] of all men because he [[loved]] them and believed in them. Still he was always true to his [[convictions]] and [[magnificently]] firm in his [[devotion]] to the [[doing of his Father's will]].

100:7.10 [[The Master]] was always [[generous]]. He never grew weary of saying, "It is more [[blessed]] to give than to [[receive]]."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.20] Said he, "Freely you have received, freely give."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_10] And yet, with all of his unbounded [[generosity]], he was never wasteful or extravagant. He taught that you must [[believe]] to [[receive]] [[salvation]]. "For every one who [[seeks]] shall [[receive]]."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11]

100:7.10 [[The Master]] was always [[generous]]. He never grew weary of saying, "It is more [[blessed]] to give than to [[receive]]."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Acts_of_the_Apostles#Acts.20] Said he, "Freely you have received, freely give."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_10] And yet, with all of his unbounded [[generosity]], he was never wasteful or extravagant. He taught that you must [[believe]] to [[receive]] [[salvation]]. "For every one who [[seeks]] shall [[receive]]."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11]

100:7.11 He was [[candid]], but always [[kind]]. Said he, "If it were not so, I would have told you."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] He was frank, but always [[friendly]]. He was outspoken in his [[love]] for the [[sinner]] and in his hatred for sin. But throughout all this [[amazing]] frankness he was unerringly [[fair]].

100:7.11 He was [[candid]], but always [[kind]]. Said he, "If it were not so, I would have told you."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_14] He was frank, but always [[friendly]]. He was outspoken in his [[love]] for the [[sinner]] and in his hatred for sin. But throughout all this [[amazing]] frankness he was unerringly [[fair]].

100:7.12 Jesus was [[consistently]] cheerful, notwithstanding he sometimes drank deeply of the cup of [[human]] [[sorrow]]. He fearlessly faced the [[realities]] of [[existence]], yet was he filled with [[enthusiasm]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But he [[controlled]] his [[enthusiasm]]; it never controlled him. He was unreservedly [[dedicated]] to "the Father's business."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] This [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]] led his unspiritual brethren to think he was beside himself, but the onlooking [[universe]] appraised him as the [[model]] of [[sanity]] and the [[pattern]] of [[supreme]] [[mortal]] [[devotion]] to the high [[standards]] of [[spiritual]] living. And his [[controlled]] [[enthusiasm]] was [[contagious]]; his associates were constrained to [[share]] his [[divine]] [[optimism]].

100:7.12 Jesus was [[consistently]] cheerful, notwithstanding he sometimes drank deeply of the cup of [[human]] [[sorrow]]. He fearlessly faced the [[realities]] of [[existence]], yet was he filled with [[enthusiasm]] for the [[gospel]] of [[the kingdom]]. But he [[controlled]] his [[enthusiasm]]; it never controlled him. He was unreservedly [[dedicated]] to "the Father's business."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_2] This [[divine]] [[enthusiasm]] led his unspiritual brethren to think he was beside himself, but the onlooking [[universe]] appraised him as the [[model]] of [[sanity]] and the [[pattern]] of [[supreme]] [[mortal]] [[devotion]] to the high [[standards]] of [[spiritual]] living. And his [[controlled]] [[enthusiasm]] was [[contagious]]; his associates were constrained to [[share]] his [[divine]] [[optimism]].

100:7.13 This man of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee] was not a man of [[sorrows]]; he was a soul of [[gladness]]. Always was he saying, "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_5] But when [[duty]] required, he was willing to walk [[courageously]] through the "valley of the shadow of death."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_23] He was gladsome but at the same time [[humble]].

100:7.13 This man of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee] was not a man of [[sorrows]]; he was a soul of [[gladness]]. Always was he saying, "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Matthew#Chapter_5] But when [[duty]] required, he was willing to walk [[courageously]] through the "valley of the shadow of death."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Book_of_Psalms#Psalm_23] He was gladsome but at the same time [[humble]].

100:7.14 His [[courage]] was equaled only by his [[patience]]. When pressed to [[act]] prematurely, he would only reply, "My hour has not yet come."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] He was never in a hurry; his [[composure]] was [[sublime]]. But he was often indignant at [[evil]], intolerant of [[sin]]. He was often mightily moved to [[resist]] that which was inimical to the [[welfare]] of his [[children]] on [[earth]]. But his indignation against sin never led to [[anger]] at the [[sinner]].

100:7.14 His [[courage]] was equaled only by his [[patience]]. When pressed to [[act]] prematurely, he would only reply, "My hour has not yet come."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_2] He was never in a hurry; his [[composure]] was [[sublime]]. But he was often indignant at [[evil]], intolerant of [[sin]]. He was often mightily moved to [[resist]] that which was inimical to the [[welfare]] of his [[children]] on [[earth]]. But his indignation against sin never led to [[anger]] at the [[sinner]].

100:7.15 His [[courage]] was [[magnificent]], but he was never foolhardy. His watchword was, "Fear not."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_12] His [[bravery]] was lofty and his [[courage]] often [[heroic]]. But his [[courage]] was linked with [[discretion]] and [[controlled]] by [[reason]]. It was [[courage]] [[born]] of [[faith]], not the recklessness of blind [[presumption]]. He was truly [[brave]] but never audacious.

100:7.15 His [[courage]] was [[magnificent]], but he was never foolhardy. His watchword was, "Fear not."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_12] His [[bravery]] was lofty and his [[courage]] often [[heroic]]. But his [[courage]] was linked with [[discretion]] and [[controlled]] by [[reason]]. It was [[courage]] [[born]] of [[faith]], not the recklessness of blind [[presumption]]. He was truly [[brave]] but never audacious.

100:7.16 [[The Master]] was a [[pattern]] of [[reverence]]. The [[prayer]] of even his [[youth]] began, "Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11] He was even [[respectful]] of the faulty [[worship]] of his fellows. But this did not deter him from making [[attacks]] on [[religious]] [[traditions]] or assaulting [[errors]] of [[human]] [[belief]]. He was [[reverential]] of true [[holiness]], and yet he could justly [[appeal]] to his fellows, saying, "Who among you convicts me of sin?"[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_8]

100:7.16 [[The Master]] was a [[pattern]] of [[reverence]]. The [[prayer]] of even his [[youth]] began, "Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be your name."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_Luke#Chapter_11] He was even [[respectful]] of the faulty [[worship]] of his fellows. But this did not deter him from making [[attacks]] on [[religious]] [[traditions]] or assaulting [[errors]] of [[human]] [[belief]]. He was [[reverential]] of true [[holiness]], and yet he could justly [[appeal]] to his fellows, saying, "Who among you convicts me of sin?"[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Gospel_of_John#Chapter_8]

100:7.17 [[Jesus]] was great because he was [[good]], and yet he fraternized with the little [[children]]. He was [[gentle]] and unassuming in his [[personal]] life, and yet he was the [[perfected]] man of a [[universe]]. His associates called him [[the Master|Master]] unbidden.

100:7.17 [[Jesus]] was great because he was [[good]], and yet he fraternized with the little [[children]]. He was [[gentle]] and unassuming in his [[personal]] life, and yet he was the [[perfected]] man of a [[universe]]. His associates called him [[the Master|Master]] unbidden.

100:7.18 [[Jesus]] was the [[perfectly]] [[unified]] [[human]] [[personality]]. And today, as in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee], he continues to [[unify]] [[mortal]] [[experience]] and to [[co-ordinate]] human endeavors. He [[unifies]] life, [[ennobles]] [[character]], and [[simplifies]] [[experience]]. He enters the [[human]] [[mind]] to elevate, [[transform]], and [[transfigure]] it. It is [[literally]] true: "If any man has Christ Jesus within him, he is a new creature; old things are passing away; behold, all things are becoming new."[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_V]

100:7.18 [[Jesus]] was the [[perfectly]] [[unified]] [[human]] [[personality]]. And today, as in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galilee Galilee], he continues to [[unify]] [[mortal]] [[experience]] and to [[co-ordinate]] human endeavors. He [[unifies]] life, [[ennobles]] [[character]], and [[simplifies]] [[experience]]. He enters the [[human]] [[mind]] to elevate, [[transform]], and [[transfigure]] it. It is [[literally]] true: "If any man has Christ Jesus within him, he is a new creature; old things are passing away; behold, all things are becoming new."[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians#2nd_Letter_of_Paul_to_the_Corinthians.2C_V]

100:7.19 Presented by a [[Melchizedek]] of [[Nebadon]].

100:7.19 Presented by a [[Melchizedek]] of [[Nebadon]].

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