Post by WalksInSpirit on Jun 12, 2006 21:28:33 GMT -5
Search For God - Book Two Study: 06-12-06
"Destiny Of The Soul"
(09:29:01) (Bill) well Guess we should get on with the lesson Destiny of the Soul
(09:30:03) (Bill) Lord, let me ~~ my mind, my body, my soul ~~ be at-one with Thee that I ~~ through Thy promises in Him, Thy Son ~~ may know Thee more and more. (262-88.) Amen
(09:30:19) (merri) Amen
(09:30:22) (KingShao) Amen
(09:30:36) (WalksInSpirit) Nunwe
(09:30:44) (Avahlahael) Amen
(09:30:52) (Cris) Amen
(09:30:54) (mark) Amen
(09:31:15) (Bill) Jesus meant what He said when He told us to seek first the Kingdom of God ~~ then all things might be added, but they are added only when we are in harmony with those around us.
(09:31:39) (Bill) . Then it is in patience with self, in patience with our friend, in patience with our foe, that we become aware of our souls. These are the manners, these be the ways, in which we may know that there is an access to the Father through the Son.
(09:32:18) (Bill) No soul has been left without access to the throne of mercy and grace. The promise has been given, “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter.” (John 14:15, 16.)
(09:33:00) (Avahlahael) Acess if you follow in His Footsteps.
(09:33:15) (Bill) Though there may be periods of trial and temptation, when our purposes seem fraught with disappointments, if our faith has been placed in Him we may find that which will help us grow in understanding and knowledge of His love; for whether in the body or out we are His manifestation.
(09:33:55) (Bill) The soul’s association with mind and body is the greatest of earth’s experiences, but to spiritualize all three and make them one in Christ is the work of a Master. That is our privilege.
(09:34:35) (Bill) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOUL IN THE MATERIAL:
(09:34:48) (Bill) It is not knowledge, nor is it understanding, but the application of the opportunities that present themselves, that builds the destinies that arise in the experience of our soul. A law is not set and our soul set adrift upon the sea of time or space.
(09:35:25) (Bill) There is something that we must do, and there is always the presence of the Father to sustain us. He has promised, moreover, to meet us in the Holy of Holies, and He is not slack concerning His promises.
(09:36:08) (Bill) Let us study, then, to show ourselves approved unto those promptings that come from the meeting the Divine within, and be able to say we know in whom we have believed, and know that He is able to keep that which we have committed unto Him in every experience that may arise.
(09:36:41) (Bill) The spirit that prompts our activities in a material world arises within the soul and is expressed in our dealings with our fellowman; therefore, we cannot hate our brother and love our God; we cannot worship our God and hold malice against our brother, for these are of One Force, and the law of One is perfect.
(09:37:27) (Bill) If we sow in spirit, our mind builds that which we reap in spiritual values; if we sow in materiality, our mind builds that which is of the earth-earthy. Let us put our ideal in spiritual things and know that as we mete unto our neighbors, so will it be meted unto us.
(09:38:10) (Bill) In our relationships to our fellowman, let us act in such a way that we may always look ourselves in the face and not be ashamed to have accorded to us whatever we have accorded to our brother; for we must meet ourselves.
(09:38:47) (Bill) Let us keep an attitude of sincerity, of oneness of purpose; for if we are sincere with self, and most of all, sincere with our fellowman, we will not fear to be called into the presence of our God. Thou, O Lord, art holy in Thy dealings with Thy children.
(09:39:17) (Bill) O God, we are Yours, in body, mind, and soul! Purge us, that we may be one with You, and through that power that You have given us, may we make known to others the beauty and the love that You have showered upon Your children, should be our prayer.
(09:40:00) (Bill) Do we have one standard for self, and another for our friends, for our relations, for those about us? All are one in Him. If we would have peace, mercy and grace shown us, we must show them to others, for in so doing we become aware of the indwelling of His presence.
(09:40:35) (Bill) If we use our knowledge to gain the advantage over others, or to lord over them, what must be the destiny of our soul? The Master gave, “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, . . . he shall not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41.)
(09:41:20) (Bill) It is not, then, in mighty deeds of valor, or in those things that bring fame or fortune, it is not in the things of high estate, that the greatest soul development comes, but rather the growth comes as line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little, through kindness, love, patience, scattered along the way.
(09:42:01) (Bill) Such growth in spirit brings true knowledge and true understanding of the purposes of a soul’s indwelling in the earth; and this understanding helps us to realize that unless that which we do is for the good of others, it must eventually fail; unless our activities among men are to aid the greater number, rather than classes, they are of little benefit to ourselves or others.
(09:42:49) (Bill) For, true indeed, he that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is evil. He that knows not and does evil, to him the Father may give countenance; but he that knows evil and does it, to him it is d**nation.
(09:43:29) (Bill) Our soul must meet itself and give an account of its activity in the earth. What we do in the physical we meet in the physical, what we do in the mental we meet in the mental, what we do in the spirit we meet in spirit. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Gal. 6:7.)
(09:44:15) (Bill) .) When we know to do good and do it, we make our life worthwhile. After all, it is just being gentle, though others are harsh, just being true, though others are false, just being patient, though others about us are impatient. If we are on the Lord’s side, who can be against us? (See 696-3.)
(09:44:53) (Bill) We find ourselves in that which we have built; so, to do good, let us use that which we have in hand; the environments and experiences that make for changes that are necessary in our life will present themselves. If the preparation is made, the time and place to use our knowledge will come about. It is the law; it is His love. (991-1.)
(09:45:45) (Bill) CONCLUSION:
(09:45:58) (Bill) Let our choice for development mean more and more seeking to be in at-onement with God, the Creative Activity within our experience. For each expression of our soul in any phase of its experience may, through works, through thoughts, and through activity, become a channel of expression of the Creative Force in the material world.
(09:46:32) (Bill) This is the natural growth, the purpose for which we entered into every experience, that there may be the greater expression of God through us.
(09:47:01) (Bill) Finally, the destiny of our soul is in Him who gave the soul, that we (our soul) might know, might be one with, that Creative Force we call God. The manner in which we use opportunities makes for either consternation, turmoil, strife or just the opposite.
(09:47:40) (Bill) How has God meted judgments to us? Not other than in the manner in which we have shown mercy. What will we do with this man, our elder brother, our Christ, that our destiny might be sure in Him? He has shown us the more excellent way: not in mighty deeds of valor, not in the exaltation of knowledge or power, but in the gentleness of spirit ~~ love, kindness, peace, long-suffering, patience.
(09:48:23) (Bill) These as Jesus has shown, must be applied in our associations with our fellowman day by day. There is nothing in heaven, in earth, or in hell, that can separate us from the love of God, save ourselves. (See 849-11, A-1.)
(09:48:57) (Bill) Then the exaltation of ourselves, of our abilities, of our powers, of our indulgences, must be lost in gentleness and in patience; for it is only in patience that we become aware of our soul. When our individuality is lost in Him, our personality shines as that which is motivated the individuality of our Lord and Master.
(09:50:06) (Bill) . Thus does the individuality and the Destiny of the soul lie in the keeping of Him who has given Himself in the world that we may know everlasting life. He has given that if we abide in the Father, “I will bring to your remembrance those things from the foundations of the earth, from the foundations of the world, that ye may be where I am; and thy glory in my glory, in thy God, shall make of thee that oneness that passeth understanding of men who see only a me
(09:51:27) (Bill) “There will come a day in which all who dare, May see the Lord. And those who who put on the robes of righteousness May rest in peace. And those who have come up through great tribulations Will fear no more; For the King of Glory, on the brow of the blessed Will place a diadem And great joy will fill the heaven and the earth, For death will be no more.” P.E.
(09:52:34) (Bill) and thats it for Destiny of the Soul TY all for being so attentive
(09:53:09) (Bill) I Love this materail can't wait till we do it over again next yr. :o)
(09:53:10) (mark) yw and thanks Bill
(09:53:16) (kazufumi) Thank you Bill
(09:53:35) (Cris) Thanks Bill
(09:53:46) (merri) Thankyou Bill for a great reminder
(09:54:10) (Bill) when they say we learn one step at a time my steps sure seem to be tiny ones
(09:54:51) (merri) no more so than I Bill
(09:55:02) (Cris) All of us are still learning
(09:57:10) (Bill) if we take these lessons to heart and put into practice what we can till it becomes habit we'll witness a much fuller life
(09:57:35) (kazufumi) I se
(09:58:02) (WalksInSpirit) Thank you Bill! Great info tonight!
(09:58:40) (Bill) if we're reminded often enough surely some of it has to sink in :o)
(09:59:09) (merri) hopefully
(10:03:16) (Bill) i can't say for sure how long but most likely around 20 yrs. maybe more that i've been going through these books almost if not every yr. and they still seem new to me each time by now you'd think i'f have them memorized.
(09:30:03) (Bill) Lord, let me ~~ my mind, my body, my soul ~~ be at-one with Thee that I ~~ through Thy promises in Him, Thy Son ~~ may know Thee more and more. (262-88.) Amen
(09:30:19) (merri) Amen
(09:30:22) (KingShao) Amen
(09:30:36) (WalksInSpirit) Nunwe
(09:30:44) (Avahlahael) Amen
(09:30:52) (Cris) Amen
(09:30:54) (mark) Amen
(09:31:15) (Bill) Jesus meant what He said when He told us to seek first the Kingdom of God ~~ then all things might be added, but they are added only when we are in harmony with those around us.
(09:31:39) (Bill) . Then it is in patience with self, in patience with our friend, in patience with our foe, that we become aware of our souls. These are the manners, these be the ways, in which we may know that there is an access to the Father through the Son.
(09:32:18) (Bill) No soul has been left without access to the throne of mercy and grace. The promise has been given, “If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter.” (John 14:15, 16.)
(09:33:00) (Avahlahael) Acess if you follow in His Footsteps.
(09:33:15) (Bill) Though there may be periods of trial and temptation, when our purposes seem fraught with disappointments, if our faith has been placed in Him we may find that which will help us grow in understanding and knowledge of His love; for whether in the body or out we are His manifestation.
(09:33:55) (Bill) The soul’s association with mind and body is the greatest of earth’s experiences, but to spiritualize all three and make them one in Christ is the work of a Master. That is our privilege.
(09:34:35) (Bill) THE ACTIVITIES OF THE SOUL IN THE MATERIAL:
(09:34:48) (Bill) It is not knowledge, nor is it understanding, but the application of the opportunities that present themselves, that builds the destinies that arise in the experience of our soul. A law is not set and our soul set adrift upon the sea of time or space.
(09:35:25) (Bill) There is something that we must do, and there is always the presence of the Father to sustain us. He has promised, moreover, to meet us in the Holy of Holies, and He is not slack concerning His promises.
(09:36:08) (Bill) Let us study, then, to show ourselves approved unto those promptings that come from the meeting the Divine within, and be able to say we know in whom we have believed, and know that He is able to keep that which we have committed unto Him in every experience that may arise.
(09:36:41) (Bill) The spirit that prompts our activities in a material world arises within the soul and is expressed in our dealings with our fellowman; therefore, we cannot hate our brother and love our God; we cannot worship our God and hold malice against our brother, for these are of One Force, and the law of One is perfect.
(09:37:27) (Bill) If we sow in spirit, our mind builds that which we reap in spiritual values; if we sow in materiality, our mind builds that which is of the earth-earthy. Let us put our ideal in spiritual things and know that as we mete unto our neighbors, so will it be meted unto us.
(09:38:10) (Bill) In our relationships to our fellowman, let us act in such a way that we may always look ourselves in the face and not be ashamed to have accorded to us whatever we have accorded to our brother; for we must meet ourselves.
(09:38:47) (Bill) Let us keep an attitude of sincerity, of oneness of purpose; for if we are sincere with self, and most of all, sincere with our fellowman, we will not fear to be called into the presence of our God. Thou, O Lord, art holy in Thy dealings with Thy children.
(09:39:17) (Bill) O God, we are Yours, in body, mind, and soul! Purge us, that we may be one with You, and through that power that You have given us, may we make known to others the beauty and the love that You have showered upon Your children, should be our prayer.
(09:40:00) (Bill) Do we have one standard for self, and another for our friends, for our relations, for those about us? All are one in Him. If we would have peace, mercy and grace shown us, we must show them to others, for in so doing we become aware of the indwelling of His presence.
(09:40:35) (Bill) If we use our knowledge to gain the advantage over others, or to lord over them, what must be the destiny of our soul? The Master gave, “For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, . . . he shall not lose his reward.” (Mark 9:41.)
(09:41:20) (Bill) It is not, then, in mighty deeds of valor, or in those things that bring fame or fortune, it is not in the things of high estate, that the greatest soul development comes, but rather the growth comes as line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little, through kindness, love, patience, scattered along the way.
(09:42:01) (Bill) Such growth in spirit brings true knowledge and true understanding of the purposes of a soul’s indwelling in the earth; and this understanding helps us to realize that unless that which we do is for the good of others, it must eventually fail; unless our activities among men are to aid the greater number, rather than classes, they are of little benefit to ourselves or others.
(09:42:49) (Bill) For, true indeed, he that knoweth to do good and doeth it not, to him it is evil. He that knows not and does evil, to him the Father may give countenance; but he that knows evil and does it, to him it is d**nation.
(09:43:29) (Bill) Our soul must meet itself and give an account of its activity in the earth. What we do in the physical we meet in the physical, what we do in the mental we meet in the mental, what we do in the spirit we meet in spirit. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Gal. 6:7.)
(09:44:15) (Bill) .) When we know to do good and do it, we make our life worthwhile. After all, it is just being gentle, though others are harsh, just being true, though others are false, just being patient, though others about us are impatient. If we are on the Lord’s side, who can be against us? (See 696-3.)
(09:44:53) (Bill) We find ourselves in that which we have built; so, to do good, let us use that which we have in hand; the environments and experiences that make for changes that are necessary in our life will present themselves. If the preparation is made, the time and place to use our knowledge will come about. It is the law; it is His love. (991-1.)
(09:45:45) (Bill) CONCLUSION:
(09:45:58) (Bill) Let our choice for development mean more and more seeking to be in at-onement with God, the Creative Activity within our experience. For each expression of our soul in any phase of its experience may, through works, through thoughts, and through activity, become a channel of expression of the Creative Force in the material world.
(09:46:32) (Bill) This is the natural growth, the purpose for which we entered into every experience, that there may be the greater expression of God through us.
(09:47:01) (Bill) Finally, the destiny of our soul is in Him who gave the soul, that we (our soul) might know, might be one with, that Creative Force we call God. The manner in which we use opportunities makes for either consternation, turmoil, strife or just the opposite.
(09:47:40) (Bill) How has God meted judgments to us? Not other than in the manner in which we have shown mercy. What will we do with this man, our elder brother, our Christ, that our destiny might be sure in Him? He has shown us the more excellent way: not in mighty deeds of valor, not in the exaltation of knowledge or power, but in the gentleness of spirit ~~ love, kindness, peace, long-suffering, patience.
(09:48:23) (Bill) These as Jesus has shown, must be applied in our associations with our fellowman day by day. There is nothing in heaven, in earth, or in hell, that can separate us from the love of God, save ourselves. (See 849-11, A-1.)
(09:48:57) (Bill) Then the exaltation of ourselves, of our abilities, of our powers, of our indulgences, must be lost in gentleness and in patience; for it is only in patience that we become aware of our soul. When our individuality is lost in Him, our personality shines as that which is motivated the individuality of our Lord and Master.
(09:50:06) (Bill) . Thus does the individuality and the Destiny of the soul lie in the keeping of Him who has given Himself in the world that we may know everlasting life. He has given that if we abide in the Father, “I will bring to your remembrance those things from the foundations of the earth, from the foundations of the world, that ye may be where I am; and thy glory in my glory, in thy God, shall make of thee that oneness that passeth understanding of men who see only a me
(09:51:27) (Bill) “There will come a day in which all who dare, May see the Lord. And those who who put on the robes of righteousness May rest in peace. And those who have come up through great tribulations Will fear no more; For the King of Glory, on the brow of the blessed Will place a diadem And great joy will fill the heaven and the earth, For death will be no more.” P.E.
(09:52:34) (Bill) and thats it for Destiny of the Soul TY all for being so attentive
(09:53:09) (Bill) I Love this materail can't wait till we do it over again next yr. :o)
(09:53:10) (mark) yw and thanks Bill
(09:53:16) (kazufumi) Thank you Bill
(09:53:35) (Cris) Thanks Bill
(09:53:46) (merri) Thankyou Bill for a great reminder
(09:54:10) (Bill) when they say we learn one step at a time my steps sure seem to be tiny ones
(09:54:51) (merri) no more so than I Bill
(09:55:02) (Cris) All of us are still learning
(09:57:10) (Bill) if we take these lessons to heart and put into practice what we can till it becomes habit we'll witness a much fuller life
(09:57:35) (kazufumi) I se
(09:58:02) (WalksInSpirit) Thank you Bill! Great info tonight!
(09:58:40) (Bill) if we're reminded often enough surely some of it has to sink in :o)
(09:59:09) (merri) hopefully
(10:03:16) (Bill) i can't say for sure how long but most likely around 20 yrs. maybe more that i've been going through these books almost if not every yr. and they still seem new to me each time by now you'd think i'f have them memorized.