The Trap Of Self-Righteousness

“Never try to force anyone to accept spiritual truth.”  No one, absolutely no one will permanently accept anything forced upon them. Sure, they may go along for a time but as soon as they can escape, they will. Self-righteousness is what drives some to attempt to control others, in many areas of life, and is a powerful aphrodisiac.

Remember, self-righteous is not the same as being righteous before God. The righteous individual embodies humility, the self-righteous is holier-than-thou. The righteous, caring and thoughtful. The self-righteous, preachy and self satisfied. As children of the most high we strive to be righteous but stand guard watching for the trap of self-righteousness. 

Today when someone tries to impress upon us their point of view as the only one, the “my way or the highway” approach, we avoid face to face combat or debate. Living on the Spiritual Basis the truth has become evident, that: the realm of Heaven is roomy, all inclusive, never exclusive or forbidding to those who earnestly seek. So our path is to pray for those still trapped in the bondage of self and release them with love, not confrontation, to turn the other cheek. 

The sands of time are littered with those who forgot or ignored this, though often they began with right motives, they became victims of self-righteousness, believing their own press. They forgot that all are equal in God’s eyes, beholden to no one save Our Father, our path and spiritual growth the ultimate demonstration in truth. So we do not preach at anyone, but demonstrate truth by our actions, becoming the embodiment of attraction rather than promotion.

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Our Inner Light

Our Inner Light

Never turn away from anyone seeking help or guidance. Part of the progression in our spiritual growth is the rise in our natural or soul “luminescence” as we demonstrate over the issues of life. As we begin to Live on the Spiritual Basis, day by day, people will naturally become attracted. As your inner light shines ever brighter even complete strangers will be drawn to you, seeking something they cannot name but subconsciously know they need, feeling it, seeing it with their spiritual inner sight.  

They won’t know why (and under no circumstance should we try to explain why) they are attracted, but they have questions and you appeal to their higher consciousness as someone with answers. Share openly and honestly your path with them, but under no circumstance evangelize. Answer the asked questions only and resist the urge to steer the conversation. Remember: real growth and understanding must begin within and though you have naturally grown into a guiding light, we must let them grow and learn at their own rate as we did. So lead by example and teach by demonstration.

Now the rub: many have reached this point in their development only to lose themselves in spiritual pride. This terrible trap has snared untold numbers over time. Remember: just as the light bulb is the focal point of the light, the demonstration, it is the invisible power electricity that lights it. So always remember, we are the messenger, the shinning light; but God is the message, the true source that powers our inner light. 

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To Be The Salt Of The Earth

To Be The Salt Of The Earth

Salt of the Earth, we don’t hear that expression used very often anymore. When I was a child and someone was referred to as being “the salt of the earth” (Matthew 5:13) it was always said with a tone of reverence and respect. Matthew 5:14 explains why: You are the light of the world. To be a light of the world, quite an honor. The gospel goes on to state that this light will be set on a hill so all may be illuminated by it. So, practically how is this accomplished? By Living on the Spiritual Basis. When we embrace this way of life we begin striping away the husks of selfishness, pride, self-pity, resentment, fear, all the things that shut us off from the sunlight of the spirit. As this way of living develops the truth of being becomes evident: that we are children of eternity, the spark of the divine within lies beyond the strictures of time, space and flesh; everything and everyone connected. By practicing the principles this new way of life embodies, our inner light begins to erase the shadows of false belief and in time we become the salt of the earth. Consistent demonstration is required, for if we falter and rest on our laurels the salt will lose its savor/effectiveness. So be diligent in the issues of your heart, be consistent in Living on the Spiritual Basis, let no vicissitude sway you from the path and give freely of what you have found; for you have become a light of the world, there is no greater calling.

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