“You can have either your demonstration or your indignation, but you cannot have both.” We cannot look down our nose and salute the spark of divine simultaneously. We will never progress far on the path, Living on the Spiritual Basis, if we harbor resentment and condemnation of any kind, for any reason, in our consciousness. By whatever measure we limit or subjectively dismiss anything or anyone as being beyond the pale, we distance ourselves from the path.
The maxim of “equal and opposite reaction” is as true spiritually as it is physically. The Great Carpenter taught on this point when he spoke on “righteous” judgment. Many have misconstrued this teaching as to mean that we should never be judgmental, which is incorrect.
To be able to see our brothers and sisters clearly we must first address our own shortcomings and clean up our side of the street, only then can our “eye be single.” Once we have done this we see everything in a new light, the true light, the light of spiritual awakening.
We all naturally have opinions and viewpoints on all manner of subjects and things, some people we will welcome into our lives, others not so much, and some for valid reasons will be kept at a distance. The key is the steadfast refusal to engage in self-righteousness and of becoming a spiritual imperialist. We must stay ever vigilant for these things, and when they creep into the consciousness; for they are persistent, wolves in sheep’s clothing, always seeking a foothold, as soon as recognized we turn to God, gently, in prayer thanking Him for heightened awareness, asking Him to guide us on the path of patience, tolerance, kindness and love.
Having strongly held opinions and viewpoints are never troublesome when filtered through Spiritual truth. The trouble arises when we fail to employ this filter, for this filter is the key to self-control, the bar against becoming self-righteous and manifesting deadly spiritual pride. So the choice is simple; God or indignation. Choose wisely.
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