Gospel Talk #9
from Sant Bani Tapes Hosted by Sant Bani Ashram
Forgiveness of sins (the main job of the Master) - also the essence of Christianity and the Path - when the seeker recognizes the Master, he understands instinctively that He is competent to forgive him so the gordian knot of karma is loosened - none of us deserves anything - inititation is a gift of grace/mercy/forgiveness - when Master forgives us, He also makes demands on us - "If you love me, keep my commandments" - when we break the commandments, Master does not punish us or stop loving us though He may give remedial treatment Luke 15 - most scholars consider Luke less reliable than other gospels - story of the prodigal son - exact parable of every soul's condition Luke 16 - parable of the rich man and his unjust steward where steward forgives his Lord's debtors - we have to forgive others so we can be forgiven - see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil, do no evil - when Master initiates us, He forgives and forgets our sins - story of Jesus and the prostitute - those who are forgiven most, love most - to whom little is forgiven, loves least - a person is ready for initiation when he wants it
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