“You can have either your demonstration or your indignation, but you cannot have both.”
We cannot look down our nose at anyone and salute the spark of divine
simultaneously. We will never progress far on the path of 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 things,
additionally 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 of these
thoughts and when they creep into our consciousness, for they will often
masquerading as wolves in sheep’s clothing, we gently turn to God in
prayer thanking Him for
our 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 but the price is high; God or indignation. Choose wisely.
©Vincent Lee Jones Living In Spirit All Rights Reserved
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