Post by phantasman on Dec 8, 2015 12:45:31 GMT -5
A simple question with many, many answers.
The way of gnosis is a spiritual path. So many get so caught up in the physical parts of life that they cannot experience the peace and freedom Christ taught us. Once again, ignorance can prevail, pulling the spiritual mind into an abyss of doubt, fear and poor judgement. It's so easy to sway from truth when ignorance is following so closely waiting to invade our minds.
There are those that believe that God is on one end of the spectrum and the devil is on an opposite end. But, my friends, these paths are parallel to each other, following close together in a way that the separation only appears at the end of the path. The "angel of light" appears as God. But don't be fooled by your eyes or your ears. They are the "physical" tools the devil uses for defeating you.
Jesus said, "Recognize what is in your sight, and that which is hidden from you will become plain to you . For there is nothing hidden which will not become manifest." - Thomas
Much of our problem is NOT recognizing what we see (and hear). In this day and age, many are becoming followers of the physical. Take the newest threat of Muslim Extremists. What do you see and hear? A god who uses men to perform physical acts of fear and decay. When closely examined and recognized, a god who holds a patriarch society using the strength of males to rape and kill, utilizing physical females to satisfy male sexual desires with a promise that their sexual desires will be forever met in a hereafter with virgins supplying their needs. Examining this theology shows that the spiritual aspect is weak, and Christ was correct to say......
42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! 46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me? 47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” -John 8
Jesus tried to tell the Jews that they were "close", but following the wrong god, the demiurge. According to Samuel, god slayed (murdered?) 36,000 people for looking into the Ark of the Covenant. Really? Why would god tell man not to murder, then turn around and murder himself? Then what of lying?
I present that God the Father has never murdered. Jesus never taught to murder, but to love your enemy. Not kill them. Die before them yourself, as this physical life is worth nothing.
63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. -John 6
We place too much value on those things that are undeserving. A false importance. And this is what jeopardizes peace. In this regard, there will never be peace. So why seek it as the ignorant do?
We must understand what peace truly is.
5 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.-John 14
The world, physical, will never give true peace. It will always be in turmoil. It's up to each spiritual mind to experience true peace by recognizing what gnosis from Christ Jesus gave us and continually view it through the lens the Holy Spirit provides.
The way of gnosis is a spiritual path. So many get so caught up in the physical parts of life that they cannot experience the peace and freedom Christ taught us. Once again, ignorance can prevail, pulling the spiritual mind into an abyss of doubt, fear and poor judgement. It's so easy to sway from truth when ignorance is following so closely waiting to invade our minds.
There are those that believe that God is on one end of the spectrum and the devil is on an opposite end. But, my friends, these paths are parallel to each other, following close together in a way that the separation only appears at the end of the path. The "angel of light" appears as God. But don't be fooled by your eyes or your ears. They are the "physical" tools the devil uses for defeating you.
Jesus said, "Recognize what is in your sight, and that which is hidden from you will become plain to you . For there is nothing hidden which will not become manifest." - Thomas
Much of our problem is NOT recognizing what we see (and hear). In this day and age, many are becoming followers of the physical. Take the newest threat of Muslim Extremists. What do you see and hear? A god who uses men to perform physical acts of fear and decay. When closely examined and recognized, a god who holds a patriarch society using the strength of males to rape and kill, utilizing physical females to satisfy male sexual desires with a promise that their sexual desires will be forever met in a hereafter with virgins supplying their needs. Examining this theology shows that the spiritual aspect is weak, and Christ was correct to say......
42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. 43 Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. 44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me! 46 Can any of you prove me guilty of sin? If I am telling the truth, why don’t you believe me? 47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” -John 8
Jesus tried to tell the Jews that they were "close", but following the wrong god, the demiurge. According to Samuel, god slayed (murdered?) 36,000 people for looking into the Ark of the Covenant. Really? Why would god tell man not to murder, then turn around and murder himself? Then what of lying?
I present that God the Father has never murdered. Jesus never taught to murder, but to love your enemy. Not kill them. Die before them yourself, as this physical life is worth nothing.
63 The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. -John 6
We place too much value on those things that are undeserving. A false importance. And this is what jeopardizes peace. In this regard, there will never be peace. So why seek it as the ignorant do?
We must understand what peace truly is.
5 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.-John 14
The world, physical, will never give true peace. It will always be in turmoil. It's up to each spiritual mind to experience true peace by recognizing what gnosis from Christ Jesus gave us and continually view it through the lens the Holy Spirit provides.