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from Jesus:
You raise many important
questions.
You are quite right that in the Aquarian age there will be many messengers
of the Ascended Host. This will happen for many reasons. One is that
we do not want to see the emergence of another totalitarian church that
can monopolize and distort the original teachings of a true messenger.
I am, of course, referring to the church that distorted my true teachings.
It will also happen because in the Aquarian age each person needs to
sit under the vine and fig tree of his or her Christ Self and Spiritual
Self. By having many messengers, we can set examples that will make
it easier for people to accept that every human being has the potential
to commune with the spiritual realm.
The consequence of this fact is that the time has passed when one organization
or one person can claim to be the exclusive messenger of the Ascended
Host. This claim is outdated, and we will not grant exclusivity to any
person or organization (in reality, we never did).
Obviously, this does not mean that anyone who claims to be communing
with the spiritual realm is actually communing with the true Masters
of the Ascended Host. Some will be communing with lower realms that
are not part of the true spiritual brotherhood. Nevertheless, even this
serves a certain function in terms of giving people the opportunity
to sharpen their personal discernment.
Obviously, the appearance of multiple messengers opens the possibility
that they might contradict each other. The essential question in this
respect is the following, “Do you consider yourself to be a seeker
of truth or a follower of doctrine?
If you are a seeker, then you are always looking for a higher understanding
than what you have right now. You never allow yourself to think that
you have found some kind of ultimate doctrine or an absolute understanding
of life. The simple fact behind this statement is that in this world
there is no absolute doctrine. The limitations of words and images and
the limitations of people’s state of consciousness make it impossible
to bring forth an absolute doctrine.
The simplest way to avoid conflicts over doctrinal points is to never
accept any fixed doctrine. As stated in the The Christ Is Born in
You, who needs doctrine when the Living Word of God is flowing
in their midst? People only create fixed doctrines when they have lost
the Living Word.
Once you have fully understood and accepted that no final doctrine exists,
then you see different ways to approach a situation in which two messengers,
two religious doctrines or two spiritual teachings make statements that
seem contradictory or even mutually exclusive.
When faced with such seeming contradictions, most people tend to think
in terms of black and white and reason that one of the statements must
be absolutely right and the opposing statement must be absolutely wrong.
People often fall into the trap of thinking that if a certain person
makes a statement that they consider to be wrong, then everything else
that person ever said must also be wrong. Perhaps they even reason that
the person must be a false messenger or a tool of the devil. You might
call this relative thinking, linear thinking or black and white thinking.
If you are a true seeker, you must make a conscious and determined effort
to rise above and stay above that state of consciousness.
When you are not trapped in this state of consciousness, you have a
number of options for dealing with a situation in which two spiritual
teachings seem to disagree. You might begin by realizing that none of
the two statements were ever meant to be absolute statements. Therefore,
none of the two statements contain a complete understanding of that
particular issue.
You can now reason that there must be a higher understanding of the
issue. When you attain that understanding you might realize that the
two statements were only contradictory when seen from a certain point
of view, a certain state of consciousness.
You can even take this to a higher level and realize that in Heaven
there are no contradictions. There is only one truth, but there are
many ways to express that truth. When you are caught in the relativity
of the carnal mind, you tend to think that because there is only one
truth, there should be only one way to express that truth. You tend
to think that contradictions between two different spiritual teachings
must prove that one is right and one is wrong. A difference of opinion
always leads to conflict.
When you rise above that state of consciousness, you realize the futility
of arguing about which doctrine is the only true doctrine. Instead,
you should use all of your time and attention on attaining a higher
understanding, even a higher state of consciousness, that will resolve
the seeming conflict.
The purpose of a messenger
Another option is to realize, as you state yourself, that no messenger
is a completely clear pane of glass. We of the Ascended Host are constantly
seeking to bring forth new ideas and new spiritual teachings. In doing
so, we seek to work with people who can serve as the open door for bringing
forth such ideas. However, the ideas always come through the consciousness
of an individual. Therefore, there is always a possibility that the
teachings will be somewhat colored by the consciousness of the messenger.
In fact, the teachings are always somewhat colored by the consciousness
of the messenger.
If you are caught in a lower state of consciousness, you will reason
that this makes any messenger worthless. You might even reject the idea
of communing with the Ascended Host and cling to an orthodox doctrine
which you for some reason believe to be infallible. God has given people
free will, and I accept people’s right to make the choice to cling
to an orthodox doctrine. However, this website is directed towards people
who are seekers of truth and who are open to a higher understanding.
When you are a seeker of truth, you realize that there is nothing inherently
wrong with the fact that a spiritual message is colored by the consciousness
of the messenger. There are several reasons why is this is perfectly
in order:
- We of the Ascended
Host always release a message for the purpose of reaching a specific
group of people. When we select a messenger, we look for a person
who is acceptable to our target audience. If people can identify with
the messenger, it is more likely that they will accept the message.
When the message is given through the consciousness of the messenger,
the message automatically takes on a certain tone and expression that
makes it more palatable to the target audience. In other words, the
coloring of the message, makes the message more palatable.
- We of the Ascended
Host are never trying to bring forth an absolute doctrine. We are
trying to bring forth a teaching that will help a particular group
of people rise to a higher level of consciousness. Therefore, our
message is always adapted to the consciousness of the people so that
they can accept it and use it as a stepladder for climbing higher.
This explains why a person with the spiritual attainment of Padre Pio
could deny reincarnation. Padre Pio’s mission was to work within
the context of the Catholic Church. It was not his mission to challenge
the Catholic Church as an institution, and therefore it was not his
role to challenge church doctrine.
Another factor is that Padre Pio was an orthodox Catholic and therefore
he simply could not have been used as a messenger for a mission that
reached beyond the doctrines of the Catholic Church. For example, he
could not have been used as a messenger for this website.
So what you see here is that it is quite possible that a messenger can
have certain basic beliefs which that person considers to be above questioning.
Therefore, when the person receives a spiritual teaching from above,
the spiritual teaching will be expressed in a way that will not conflict,
and it might even seem to confirm, those basic beliefs.
In many cases, we of the Ascended Host have had to work with messengers
who had certain basic beliefs that they were not willing to challenge.
We have worked with such people, because we could still produce a beneficial
effect. Yet we would much prefer to work with messengers who did not
have such a personal agenda or such unquestionable beliefs.
No one is perfect
Another way to approach conflicts between various messengers is to realize
that a messenger can sometimes be wrong. The person might get an inaccurate
message or a person’s beliefs might color the message. This does
not mean that the person is not a true messenger. It simply means that
no person is a perfect messenger. If you want a perfect messenger, then
you must ascend to Heaven. Of course, up here you no longer need a messenger.
You must understand that the imperfections or the personal idiosyncrasies
of messengers actually serve an important function. You are quite right
that we of the Ascended Host want to see many people reach a level of
Christhood that allows them to be used as messengers in some capacity.
Therefore, it is important for us to demonstrate that people can be
used as servants of the Ascended Host even though they are not, from
an outer human perspective, perfect.
One of the most important ideas I am trying to communicate on this website
is that I did not come to Earth to be elevated to an idol that no one
can follow. I came to be an example for all to follow. This is the purpose
for any true messenger of the Ascended Host. We do not want a messenger
to appear as being somehow so far above other people that nobody dares
to follow the messenger’s example. Instead, we want people to
say, “Well, if that person can serve as a messenger while still
having personal imperfections, then perhaps I too can be worthy to serve
the Ascended Host.”
In other words, we do not send messengers to discourage other people
from striving to become our servants. We send messengers to encourage
everyone to become worthy servants in one capacity or another.
Avoiding conflict
Let me comment on specific aspects of your question:
How do we avoid getting into disagreements as to whose messenger
is the ultimate authority?
To achieve this goal, you must accept that there never has been and
never will be any person on Earth who is the ultimate authority in matters
relating to God. I am an Ascended being, but I do not claim to be the
ultimate authority in matters relating to God. I realize that there
are things about God that I do not know or understand. Therefore, the
ultimate authority in all matters relating to God is God. There is none
good but God.
You need to recognize that the desire to find an ultimate authority
on Earth springs from the carnal mind. People’s need for security
in an insecure world makes them long for some kind of ultimate doctrine
or authority figure. People want to feel that as long as they blindly
follow the outer doctrine or the outer leader, they will automatically
be saved.
When you become a spiritual seeker, you must let go of this need to
find security outside yourself. Instead, you must seek the only true
form of security, namely the inner security that is based on the rock
of your personal Christ Self.
In the here and now, in your present state of consciousness, you are
the ultimate authority, because you are the one who decides which ideas
you will accept and which ideas you will not accept. The real question
is whether you accept ideas based on the claims made by some earthly
authority or whether you accept only what is confirmed by your Christ
Self.
If you are a true seeker, you will always refer an idea to your Christ
Self. You will never make a decision concerning the validity of an idea
with your outer mind. You will refer the matter to your Christ Self
and seek to find a higher understanding.
When you get an understanding from within, you will acknowledge that
although it is valid, it might not be the ultimate understanding. Instead,
it is the highest understanding you can receive and accept, given your
present state of consciousness. What I am saying here is that when people
are still identified with the carnal mind, they will want to set up
an outer authority or doctrine and define it as infallible. When you
rise above that level of consciousness, and become a seeker of truth,
you realize that there is no ultimate understanding on Earth.
I fully realize that it can be difficult for people to make the transition
from following an outer doctrine to following the inner directions of
their Christ selves. Most people find that they must go through a transition
phase that can seem confusing or even disturbing.
Many spiritual people have abandoned the belief in an infallible doctrine
only to find that they are somewhat adrift. They often miss the security
they had when they believed in an infallible doctrine, and they feel
like it is difficult to know what is true and what is not true. The
way to quickly move beyond this phase is to realize that it is a necessary
step towards growth.
You cannot move higher on the spiritual path unless you let go of some
aspect of your present beliefs. You cannot grow unless you open your
mind to a higher understanding, and to do that you must be willing to
look beyond your current understanding. This is no different than learning
any new skill. When a teenager moves away from home, he or she often
feels somewhat adrift. Yet that person will eventually find a personal
footing.
Therefore, my advice is to accept the necessity of going through a certain
period of uncertainty before you attain a more direct contact with your
Christ Self. If you want to shorten the transition, use the technique
for attaining contact with your Christ self and the other tools I have
given in The Christ Is Born in You.
The ultimate authority for your personal life, your personal path, is
your Christ Self. When you have contact with your Christ Self, you become
nonattached to outer doctrines or authority figures. Instead of following
the doctrines and authorities of this world, you follow the only true
authority, namely the Christ within. This does not mean that you should
ignore outer teachings. They often serve as valuable inspiration that
allows you Christ Self to give you a higher understanding.
A support network
On a more practical note, I would like see the formation of a network
of people who are committed to supporting each other, each other’s
personal growth and each others communion with the Ascended Host. This
includes becoming more attuned with the Christ Self and thereby being
able to serve as a messenger for the Ascended Host. If you have a group
effort, and if you are willing to compare notes, you can help each other
weed out the messages that might not be correct or complete.
Obviously, such an organization or network can only be successful if
the members are willing to set aside personal pride, a judgmental attitude,
the desire to always be right or the need to be infallible. People must
also will be willing to give up the need to be an absolute authority
on Earth. This requires great humility, yet if the humility is present,
great progress could be achieved through such a meeting of minds and
hearts.
I am not saying that all involved with such an effort would necessarily
serve as messengers at the same level. There are different mantles and
different levels of messengership, and this must be recognized and respected.
Yet even a person with a very high mantle can benefit from working with
others in a constant effort to refine the connection to the Ascended
Host. Being a Christed one on Earth, being a messenger on Earth, is
a lifelong commitment and an ongoing learning process.
I would like to see a gathering of hearts who are willing to overcome
their personal pride and are willing to support their brothers and sisters
for the purpose of raising all to a higher level of consciousness and
a higher level of service.
The discourses you give here, Master, are well-supported and
easy for me to assimilate, even though some of them have challenged
earlier beliefs I have held.
The willingness to allow a spiritual message to challenge your present
beliefs is the greatest hope for the progress of humankind.
This ability is the most important ability that a seeker of truth can
cultivate. I encourage everyone to consider what I have said earlier
about never accepting an ultimate doctrine. When you rise above the
need to find security in the outer world and realize that the only source
of security is the rock of your own Christ Self, you will be able to
let go of all attachments to your present beliefs.
Consider what it will take to permanently leave the Earth behind and
ascend to Heaven. To walk into the kingdom of Heaven, you must let go
of any and all personal attachments to the things of this world. Such
attachments very much include the beliefs, the ideas and the doctrines
that you hold on to and consider infallible. To truly enter the gates
of Heaven, you must be willing to question any doctrine and look for
higher understanding than what can be expressed in this relative world.
How is it that a messenger can deliver a message for the Brotherhood
in such a way that the message can give the soul an opportunity to come
into a higher understanding on certain matters, without giving an opportunity
to the carnal mind to reject it based on some fact or doctrinal point
with which it does not agree?
It is impossible to give a spiritual message that the carnal mind cannot
reject. The soul must be open to a higher understanding, or a messenger
can do nothing for that soul. However, we of the Ascended Host are always
looking for messengers who can walk a narrow balance of compelling people
to come up higher without arousing the carnal mind in such a way that
people reject the message or the messenger.
You might consider that being a messenger is like walking a tightrope.
If you lean too far to one side, you arouse the carnal mind. If you
stay completely balanced, you can reach the soul. However, no messenger
will ever be able to reach all people on Earth. There are currently
so many levels of consciousness on this planet that one message simply
cannot appeal to all.
Therefore, do not fall into the trap of thinking that a messenger should
compromise the message in order to reach more people. By doing so you
will only water down the message until it neither offends nor liberates
anyone. A messenger must remain true to his or her mission and not be
concerned that some people will reject the message.
To reach more people, we of the Ascended Host have given many different
religions. That is why we hope that in the new age there will be many
people who can serve as messengers. We hope to find at least one messenger
for each group of people on Earth. Ideally, we would like to see that
each human being has the opportunity to personally relate to at least
one true messenger. For that to happen, we need many true messengers,
and we need them to work together to the greatest extent possible.
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