All things for our benefit. Pt.2

The material explores the concept of spiritual purification and the innate goodness of all things. It challenges the perception of suffering as necessary for spiritual growth and emphasizes the omnipresence of a benevolent God. The author, labeled an Absolutist, seeks to understand and apply these concepts in everyday life. This reflects the teachings of the Kingdom of God and shares a desire to transcend the worldly perspective.

BONDAGE OR LIBERTY, WHICH?

When I woke this morning I turned to this lesson and could not help seeing the need for Ms. Cady’s insights once again as a guide in troubled times. I have reprinted the First Lesson in Truth in it’s entirety:

God Is: Embracing the Complexities of Divine Existence

Photo credit taken by my neighbor Laura Over a year ago I wrote a four part series explaining my views of what God is not. In church this morning I heard a song, sung by Carol Mouran written by Danielle Rose called God Is. I was very moved by both the singing of the song… Continue reading God Is: Embracing the Complexities of Divine Existence

WB Lesson 166 commentary part 3

1. God does not forgive because He has never condemned. ²And there must be condemnation before forgiveness is necessary. ³Forgiveness is the great need of this world, but that is because it is a world of illusions. ⁴Those who forgive are thus releasing themselves from illusions, while those who withhold forgiveness are binding themselves to them. ⁵As you condemn only yourself, so do you forgive only yourself.
2. Yet although God does not forgive, His Love is nevertheless the basis of forgiveness. [W.46:1-2]