Living by spiritual principles is not easy, no news flash
there, and unfortunately many that do disagree on the path. Constructive
conversation in congenial tones, on any topic, should be sought;
unfortunately many are incapable of this. Their beliefs fall into the
“my way or the highway” school of judgment, raised to Sacred Cow status,
which leaves no room whatsoever for conversation, let alone
congeniality. Spiritually, the “either get it my way or burn” club are
individuals who have fallen prey to the temptation to exercise personal
power over others, to make them toe their line, even to use others to
advance their personal agenda, all for the greater good of course. The
indelicate machinations of politicians notwithstanding, history is replete
with those who may have started out with noble ideals who then began to
believe their own press and (often unconsciously) placed themselves on
the pedestal of “I know better” transforming from teacher to leader to
tyrant.
Tyrant: 1. Absolute ruler: an absolute ruler who exercises power cruelly and unjustly
2. Authoritarian person: somebody who exercises authority unjustly and oppressively.
To avoid this temptation is simple but not easy. It begins, and ends, with the absolute truth that all are equal in God’s eyes. The opening words of the Lord's Prayer,“Our Father”, states without doubt our relationship with Him who has all knowledge and power, all equally loved, the opportunity to live on the Spiritual Basis open to all, the key to freedom from this ignoble sin for when we look down on or speak derisively to or about anyone we open the door to the tyranny of spirit, hiding behind the straw man sentiment of “it’s for their own good.” To be free, we must salute everyone's innate spirituality, recognizing the nobility of their spirit even though they are incapable of reciprocation.
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