The Enlightenment Study Day#35

Email “In the Old Testament Israel seems to constantly struggle with being governed by God. So at first they are ruled by judges and after continual rejection of God they ‘demanded a king like all the other (heathen) nations.’ God warned Israel against it but permitted it and things got worst.  What is your take on Matthew 20:25-26? Was Yeshua saying it is still preferable to have God as your king and not to be like the other nations (Gentiles) who are ruled by lords who exercise authority over them?”  Jeanie responded “That is exactly what he’s saying. And he says render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s (ie taxes if you play in the world’s business) and the rest unto God.”  michael addressed further, chosing man over God – here is the results.   The Message Bible (MSG) hilarious reading about what happens when you leave Love (God) out. https://www.bible.com/bible/97/rom.1.28-32.msgAs the light increases, we see ourselves to be worse than we thought. We are amazed at our former blindness as we see issuing forth from the depths of our heart a whole swarm of shameful feelings, like filthy reptiles crawling from a hidden cave. We never could have believed that we had harbored such things, and we stand aghast as we watch them gradually appear. But while our faults diminish, the light by which we see them waxes brighter, and we are filled with horror. Bear in mind, for your comfort, that we only perceive our malady when the cure begins”As the light increases, we see ourselves to be worse than we thought. We are amazed at our former blindness as we see issuing forth from the depths of our heart a whole swarm of shameful feelings, like filthy reptiles crawling from a hidden cave. We never could have believed that we had harbored such things, and we stand aghast as we watch them gradually appear. But while our faults diminish, the light by which we see them waxes brighter, and we are filled with horror. Bear in mind, for your comfort, that we only perceive our malady when the cure begins.” Francois Fenelon (1651 – 1715) Caller Susan, grandson Jacob issue. Does the devil exist outside of us? Refer to the quote: “The greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world that he did not exist.” michael said he would change it to “…that he does exist.” because it is easier to blame someone else (even an outside devil). The resistor is one who misleads, inside job. Caller Camie, offered support to Susan. Camie has been 1 year sober and feels Susan has made the right choice to not enable Jacob. Engage in mind energy that is disintegrative in nature and the energetic patterns will become physiology (dis-ease).  Engage in mind energy that is integrative and it  will heal the physiology. According to our thoughts we set up either serenity or drama and accordingly we bring about the results.