A Lesson On God’s Will.

Urantia, August 8, 2004.
A Teacher named: The Beloved One.
Received by Lytske.

The Beloved One: “It is not always easy for humans to know what the Will of God is, and mortals often think that the doing of God’s Will means to sacrifice all things that give them pleasure; that they need to give up all enjoyment and live a most austere and monastic-style life. This is most definitely not the case. The doing of God’s Will has been grossly misunderstood over the ages. It is true that there is sacrifice involved, but that is only in the subduing of the animal in them.

“Doing God’s Will means to overcome the lower animal instincts through self-discipline to self-mastery. This path is not easy, but it builds a strong character, which can withstand temptations and is not easy swayed by the sophistries of others. God’s Will simply means seeking the way with the most love in it, with respect for all others. In short, it is living by the golden rule, as in doing unto others as you, yourself, would like to be treated.

“Jesus lived an exemplary life on earth by living by the golden rule, and thereby always being obedient to the Will of the Father in Heaven. The golden rule is to be found in all religions, and more is the pity that it is not practiced to the extent that this could be done. Jesus always exhorted His followers to ‘Love one another’. Well, look around you to find that wars have not ceased. Even among families and neighbors this blight carries on, for the cave-mentality has not been subdued and overcome, especially because the greed motive, and material tendencies, have outstripped and replaced religion and its practices.

“Too little attention is given to the cultivation and training in true character-building, and more is the pity, as less and less humans pay attention to the Still Small Voice of God within them. Oh, lip-service is being paid alright when people dutifully trot off to their churches, synagogues, mosques, tabernacles, or any other temple of worship, pay their penance and dues, and think that this is enough, and all is alright in their world. Meanwhile they don’t search within themselves to seek for the Glory of God and the meaning and purpose of life, because it is easier to have others do their thinking for them, because they purport to be better educated.

“The time has come and is now, to take responsibility for your own thoughts and actions, and ask what God’s Will is, and how to surrender your self-will. It will be a path filled with love and goodwill towards all others. One person at a time is how the world will be changed, as the benign virus of love is being spread all over the planet. Ponder how you will do God’s Will today, and then act with an open and honest heart. You can always ask for My Help. I am always available.”

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