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Michigan, US of A, February 13, 2009.
Teacher Ophelius.
Subject: “Doctrines And Dogmas.”
Received by Chris.
Ophelius: “Good morning dear one. I have heard your call and I am here. It is I, Ophelius, and today I would like to speak about doctrines and dogmas. Throughout the long history on Urantia, men have developed belief systems that have had their beginnings based on some truth. Over time, much re-telling, and handwritten copies, have added to, and greatly distorted that truth, knowingly or unknowingly, by those interested to meet their own ends and purposes at the time of the transcription.
“Later followers, and for many generations have interpreted these writings as infallible truth, and have built up very large and complex organizations to venerate and uphold these doctrines, without any investigation into the origins of these writings. Thus, they have become tethered to a belief system that is rife with errors, and which is used to separate themselves from their brothers and sisters, and reject all other spiritual truths, nullifying these as the work of the devil. It becomes a ‘perfect dogma’ in that it produces a completely closed loop, which makes no provision for revision.
“It wasn’t very long ago when the orthodoxy believed that the sun and planets revolved around the earth, and many men of science were excommunicated and tried for heresy for having such contrary beliefs.
“The Father reveals truth to individuals, not to organizations, and men must begin to listen to the voice of their indwelling, which is the highest authority of truth, beauty, love and mercy. The Mystery Monitors (Thought Adjusters) will lead you into all truth, if you would only let go of the conflicts within your mind.
“God is no respecter of persons, and all are equally loved as his children. There are no ‘chosen people.’ All are called to do the will of the Paradise Father, and all will be received and given the opportunity to choose eternal life, and to continue the paradise adventure, provided they achieve fusion with their indwelling Thought Adjusters. There will be many surprised and bewildered persons of orthodoxy who will awaken on the Mansion Worlds to find the very people they fought against so diligently, or who were unconvertible to their creeds, walking freely among them, and apparently none so burning in the pits of some inescapable hell. God’s mercy is greater than man’s ideas of self righteousness, and even the most wicked of men who find themselves in the dark places they have prepared for themselves, will also find the mercy and the means to progress out of that sad condition, and into higher estates.
“You are all little children in the kindergarten of creation. You are not expected to have all the answers and responsibility of eternal consequence in your short life on the worlds of time and space. You were given very simple instructions – to love your God, and to love your neighbor as yourself – to do unto others, as you would have them do to you. Yet man finds ways to put conditions and loopholes into even the simplest of truths.
“Be not the judges of men, but love your brothers and sisters, and find ways to reach out to them in common goals and aspirations. Where there is love in common, the divisions of creed will melt away and reveal the true nature of man’s eternal destiny – one of unity in purpose, to be perfect as the Paradise Father is perfect.
“Good day,
“The Circle of Seven.”
Reciever’s note: I was reluctant to write this when Ophelius spoke of the subject, because I know how sensitive it is to many people, but he was insistent on continuing, and no doubt he cut short his full message because of my reluctance.
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
“The giving of self, the illumination of truth, and the relief of suffering
are the noblest paths to higher consciousness.” – Teacher Ophelius, 2009.
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A Lesson in Gardening.
A Thought Adjuster Transmission – August 17, 2004.
Today, let us have a discussion about gardens. Gardens, you ask? Yes gardens! See your heart as a garden. Is it surrounded by a fence, and how high might that fence be? Is it an open, or a solid fence? Is there a gate, and is that gate open, or locked and inaccessible?
You see, child, most hearts have a high fence around them, and are not easy to penetrate to let love in or out, because of a locked gate. Then the question also arises if that garden tended to and how. Is it cultivated or overrun by weeds, and how tenacious are those weeds?
Let your imagination roam, and see in your mind’s eye what your garden looks like. Does enough sunlight penetrate, as in positive thoughts, or is it dank and dark because of negative thoughts. Can the flowers bloom because of the love, care and respect you give your physical body and your surroundings, or are they wilting and in need of nurturing be cause of the love you withhold from yourself and others?
Jesus gave two commandments: To love God first, then yourself and all others equally. Of course, you realize by now that I am not talking about selfish love and the ‘hoarding of things’ behind the locked gate of your heart. No, I mean a respectful love, in which you honor your mind and body by the thoughts you think and act upon, and the food you eat to feed your body-temple which houses your spirit.
The garden of your heart can be a riot of flowers in various colors; a symphony of music when blended together harmoniously, and when you bring forth the fruits of the spirit in loving tolerance and service towards all, in a forgiving and caring attitude, inspiring hope and confidence in others, and being a comforting presence in hours of need. It is so very important to be an island of peace in this confusing and perplexing world, where there are so many floundering souls seeking their way ‘home’.
Tend your garden with care, and see to it that the tenacious weeds of fear and anger, of envy and jealousy, of suspicion and intolerance do not take root in your garden, because these weeds tend to overrun and choke the flowers of truth, beauty and goodness. Be ever vigilant and leave the gate of your garden open, so others might find an easy entrance, and rest while their souls are being nurtured in your presence. Be likewise alert for other gardens which present a joy to you, for these moments of refreshment are the relationship builders of your solid friendships in the Hereafter.
And child, remember that I live in your garden.
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
Try coming out of the shadows, a little at the time—TA.
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Chicago, US of A, December 5, 2012.
Teacher Hezekiah.
Subject: “Evidence of Genuine Spirituality.”
Received by Valdir Soares.
“Evolutionary religions are presumed to teach spirituality, but they frequently miss the obvious; that matter has little to do with spirituality. Matter is indeed a means to spirituality, but it does not define the spiritual. Throughout the ages, religions have been expressed through the building of temples, the making of ‘holy’ objects, and the practice of ‘sacred’ rituals, in trying to form a bridge to the spiritual, yet sadly distorting true spirituality that comes from within, from the soul. Spirituality neither negates material realities, nor does it rely on the material. Its essence is spirit, its source is God, and its repository is the human soul.
“Pause to consider that spirituality does not define you at the present time. The day will come when you will acquire a spiritual nature, but for now spirituality in you is a construct of values inspired by the Spirit Within, perceived by your mind, and manifested in your soul through its most genuine characteristic: Faith. In other words, in your current condition, that which really defines your spirituality is your faith in God. Faith is spiritual because it believes in life beyond matter, eternal salvation in God. Irrespective of how it labels these spiritual realities, faith is basic, the first evidence of real spirituality.
“Further evidence of spirituality – the most beautiful – is love. Religiosity without love is an empty shell, words without substance, mere dogmas of a sad and barren life. While faith is totally subjective – from you and for yourself – whilst love is altruistic – from you to everybody else. Love is spiritual because it originates in God, and God is Spirit. Loving is not to want somebody only for you; love is to give the best of yourself to everybody else. Love is what makes your spirituality meaningful, not self-centered religiosity. Love is faith, propelled by the outgoing force of God’s goodness.
“Finally, genuine spirituality is evident through genuine humility. Religion often has been associated with human pride, through self-righteousness, by the display of good deeds and personal exaltation. How different from the spirituality shown by the humble Carpenter of Nazareth, who considered His most valuable treasure his humble, tender, and unsophisticated relationship with God, whom He graciously called ‘My Father in Heaven’! Humility is natural, effortless and tremendously simple. Being so authentic, humility is the right way to express sincere spirituality – nothing less and nothing more than who you really are; neither worse, nor better than any other son or daughter of God.
“These characteristics, my dear, constitute the evidence of true spirituality. There is a vast difference between being religious and being spiritual. Spirituality can only come from what is spiritual, whilst religion can, and sadly has been, associated with things that are far from spiritual. True spirituality cannot exist without realization and acceptance of the ministry of the Spirit of God within you. You and anyone else, irrespective of your present moral condition, can cultivate genuine spirituality, so take the time to listen to, and follow, the sweet and tender voice of the Spirit Within. In this fashion a re-birth in real life beyond matter, beyond false ego, and beyond sin, will be yours!”
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We are each other at our spiritual Root Source – ABC-22, January 1972.
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Illawarra District, Australia, December 9, 2012.
Midwayer Messenger Sharmon.
Subject: “The First Moral Choice” – Answers to Questions.
Received by George Barnard.
Sharmon: “As soon as it became known that questions about indwelling would be asked, I volunteered to be at the task, charm you with my considerable grace, and supply you with the lessons from Samuel and Aaron at this time. There are three parts to this lesson, but fear not, my fussed human friend, it can all be conveyed within about 1000 words or so, so our translators will not be unduly pushed. There are universal rules for those boldly charged with an undefined task. You may determine your personal policies, and so you do.
“Firstly, from Teacher Samuel, to be sure, and on the matter of future status. Even the viewpoint of former humans, soon ‘drifts away from’ the earthly idea of individuality towards an eternal feeling of belonging, knowing that we all are each other, as is the celestial outlook. Both, Cherubim and Seraphim see themselves as cogs in a wheel of progress, each essentially in diverse functions, but still equal parts of the whole. Seriously mentally handycapped humans are well cared for, too, just as are the paradise pilgrims of sound mind.
“Unlike the average world, your world through circumstances of rebellion is productive of much human misery regarding the degree of physical and mental disabilities present. Those indwelt at much later stages by a Fragment of the Creator of all may very well have this Fragment on loan, to later fuse with a Gift of Mother Spirit or a Spark of the Eternal Son. And still, as with the Cherubim and Seraphim, there are diverse functions, but equality in being an offspring of the Creator of all, living an eternal life of happiness and service.
“Teacher Aaron has this to say: It is important for you to try to begin to comprehend the celestial mindset, indeed, begin to acknowledge the eternal reality of the Creator’s mind. Much as it is a human trait to reward achievements of many kinds, it is the Creator’s habit to reward the intent of a child to do better, to help parents, or perhaps soothe the hurts of another child. So very often we learn that sincerity of commitment, with the intent to achieve for the benefit of others, is what will bring the Creator Fragment to indwell the youngsters.
“Time and again, Cherubim and Group Seraphim note an unexpected, a seemingly as-yet-unwarranted arrival of a Thought Adjuster come to indwell a small child, only for the angelic guardians to, once again and somewhat later, take into account that a decision, an intent by the child allowed the Adjuster to arrive forthwith. We live in a well-ordered universe, brilliant in its organization, unique in its charity, unwavering in its direction, sublime in its foreseeing future events. Call it godly perfection, and it treasures children’s good intent.
“We have answered (Samuel did) the question posed about those seriously mentally handicapped. This goes as well for those who leave this world at a very early age, as both these subjects would lack adequate time-space experience for the pilgrimage to Paradise, as well as for later profitable deep-space appointments. We also indicated (Aaron did) that good intent can be more than enough for Adjusters to ‘set sail’ for evolutionary worlds and be there to indwell your youngsters at an early age.
“The third question posed, I (Sharmon) can answer freely. In our well-ordered universes there is no need for children to find themselves tricked into a position where they are ‘artificially prompted’ to make a first moral choice allowing their Thought Adjuster to arrive early. There is no need, for all that is meant to be will come about. However, you can advance them in a natural way by teaching them to care by caring, to love by loving them, to think by communicating with them, and to pray by praying with them each day. I say Adieu.”
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We are each other at our spiritual Root Source – ABC-22, January 1972.
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Alabama, US of A, January 20, 2011.
Thought Adjuster.
Subject: “Learn to Trust.”
Received by Oscar.
Thought Adjuster: “Your search will yield results. Your desire to be better – inspired by the Divine Spark within – will guide your thoughts to higher ground.
“They are your decisions at every moment that will determine your progress. This is how you have come to where you are today.
“In those moments when you face your weaknesses, you can pray for me to take control. Ask your mind to step aside and let my mind take charge. You are not your mind, and you will still be the master of your decisions. My mind can transform your mind and make it more useful.
“The choice for good is always possible. It is your individual and personal act, not depending on anyone else. It is human fear and distrust of the Father which sometimes prevents you from making the right decision. Sometimes it is only ignorance. Learn to trust and you will see how pleasant your path will be.
“There are no valid reasons for making decisions in haste. Stop and think all you need before choosing a course of action. Find the time to come to Me and search for my guidance which you will always receive.
“Do not be ashamed of your mistakes. If you are not on purpose choosing evil, you are not iniquitous. Sometimes there are true doubts in you about whether something is an error or just another human superstition. Once you have cleared this in your heart, be firm in the course you have chosen. In all instances, and in anything you contemplate doing, even when it is not ‘bad’, ask yourself, ‘Does this add any value to my spiritual life?’ If you cannot answer affirmatively, you will not loose anything by deciding not to pursue that option. You would not be depriving yourself of anything valuable.
“The freedom you desire can be yours, immediately if you really want it. Become the master of your decisions. Maybe you can’t be the master of your mind just yet, but you can always ask my mind to take the wheel, sometimes just by simply asking ‘what would the Master do?’ During every moment of doubt, the Master would ask His Father and await His answer. Every habit that is not beneficial should be replaced by a better habit. This is the positive approach. This is the way to overcome your weaknesses and triumph over your animal nature.”
© The 11:11 Progress Group.
We are each other at our spiritual Root Source – ABC-22, January 1972.