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MESSAGE TEN
ON THE SPIRITUAL REQUIREMENTS OF DAILY LIFE AND ON THE SET OF RULES FOR SUCH A LIFE
April 5-6, 1982 in Martinique
The following messages have been received on these dates from the
Lord:
Many people have been asking you what the everyday life of an
average, normal, healthy individual should be like in order to meet the
spiritual requirements of life and for a person to become truly spiritual.
There are certain rules which constitute such a life. Throughout the
history of the present “pseudo-mankind”, various rules and
commandments were given to people in order to return them to spiritual
principles. One of the best known sets of rules is the Ten
Commandments. All religious systems and doctrines, in one way or
another, contain within themselves these or similar sets of rules.
However, these rules are too often misunderstood, misinterpreted and
bent to suit one’s projections, expectations and personal predispositions
within the religious framework of one’s belief system.
The best and the most appropriate interpretation of the various
internal, interior and external meanings of such Commandments were
given by the Lord through Swedenborg.
At this time it is necessary to update, restate and formulate a certain
set of rules which can and may lead one to the true spiritual life if one
abides by them. These rules are applicable for the next step in mankind’s
spiritual re-awakening and spiritual progression. When the new step,
succeeding this one, comes into existence, these rules will be updated,
modified and, if necessary, changed and/or replaced.
In the present concept of spirituality and its principles, in order to
lead a true spiritual life, it is advisable to follow the following set of
rules.
1. The first and most important rule is the recognition, acceptance
and application in one’s life of all principles of spiritual homogeneity as
defined and described in the message of April 3-4, 1982. The recognition,
acceptance and application of these important principles must be
accompanied by constant awareness that these rules are modifiable,
changeable and replaceable, if deemed appropriate by the Most High, in
accordance with the principles of spiritual progression as defined in
“Fundamentals of Human Spirituality”. This means to recognize the fact
that different sets of rules and approaches for some other spiritual states
and processes are feasible and acceptable by the Most High.
2. The next most important rule to follow is the recognition,
acceptance and application of the fact that one accepts these rules and
lives by them without any ulterior motivation, expectation and/or merit
seeking. One lives by them for the sake of good and truth, for the sake of
the Most High, and for the sake of the common good, without any further
attachments, conditions, demands or “ifs”. One does not expect anything
in return.
Although following these rules brings certain spiritual consequences
such as, for example, freedom, independence, joy, delight, pleasure,
happiness, success and many other innumerable positive things, one does
not follow them for the sake of their consequences. One follows them only
because it is the right thing to do in and of itself as a principle.
3. In everyday life, whatever one does, be it in one’s job, work,
profession or in leisure, fun, play or rest, one does it in accordance with
one’s best abilities and in accordance with the possibilities which are
offered or are available to one for such activities in any given particular
time and condition.
One does all these things with the awareness in one’s mind that all
these activities reflect, serve and contribute to the ultimate spiritual
purpose as defined by the principles of spiritual homogeneity.
One is always thankful within oneself to the Lord for any
opportunities which are continuously offered by the Most High to
everyone for engaging in such activities.
4. One devotes certain periods of time during one’s daily life to getting
in contact and communicating with one’s Inner Mind where the Most
High is continuously present (through and by such methods as spiritual
self-hypnosis, meditations, prayers or similar modes most suitable and
comfortable to that one). In the process of this contact, one asks one’s
Inner Mind and the Lord for help in exploring and examining oneself for
the purpose of determining if there has been anything at all in one’s
attitude, behavior, thought, will, emotion, wish, want, intent, etc.,
consciously or unconsciously, that, for some reason or other, has not been
congruent with the Lord’s Will and/or is contrary to true spiritual
principles. If the answer is “yes”, one asks to bring them to one’s
attention, recognition, and to the surface. Then one asks for help in their
removal and elimination. One asks the Lord to purify and cleanse one
from all such shortcomings and requests protection and safeguarding
against their repetition in the future (unless, of course, their
reoccurrence is needed in order to learn some important spiritual
lessons).
If the answer is “no”, one gives thanks with all one’s heart to the Lord
for such an accomplishment and respectfully asks the Most High to lead
one to a life of freedom from any such negative things to eternity.
5. In relating to other people, one avoids at all costs expecting or
projecting into them anything personal or irrelevant to them. One
respects other people’s choices no matter how miserable they may be.
One has always to remember that such choices may be necessary for
some very important spiritual reasons which are not readily discernible
to anyone and which are known only to the Lord. Therefore, one avoids
judging or condemning anyone. One is entitled to the same treatment
from others.
In order to know how to relate properly to others, one asks the Lord
in one’s Inner Mind, during one’s meditation, self-hypnosis, prayer, or
whatever one has, to enlighten, to inspire and to lead one in all respects,
and to help one to avoid at all costs hurting (by one’s attitudes, behaviors
or any other ways) other people, the Lord and/or oneself.
6. One continuously exercises open-heartedness, open-mindedness,
mobility and flexibility, asking the Lord in one’s Inner Mind to help one
to achieve these valuable traits in such a manner as to make them an
integral part of one’s spirit, soul, body and behavior.
7. One must always be aware that one can never be perfect in
anything and that some errors, mistakes, shortcomings, doubts and
uncertainties are inevitable in life as a result of one’s relativistic state
and condition. One learns by one’s mistakes. One accepts this condition
in modesty, humbleness and humility and asks for help in the ability to
accept the scope and certain limitations of one’s responsibilities, duties,
functions, rights, authorities, abilities, talents, gifts and tools that one
has from the Lord, which were determined by one’s choice, no matter
what they might be.
One asks for help in determining the scope of one’s responsibilities,
duties, authorities, etc., from the Lord, as long as one is on this Earth.
One functions within this scope fully without trying to be or to achieve
more than one is equipped to do. At the same time, one avoids any
tendencies to underestimate oneself, belittle oneself and/or not utilize
one’s abilities to the fullest of one’s chosen potentials. One recognizes
within oneself that they are gifts of God and one is thankful and grateful
for what one has in this particular state, condition and process. One
knows that after one fulfills one’s purpose in being here, one will be able
to transcend one’s present condition and to change in any way one
desires. One accepts the fact that this change and transcendence can
take place only after one has fulfilled all aspects of one’s previous choice
with all its consequences, and the spiritual lesson has been learned and
proper use has been derived from such a condition.
As long as the negative state exists, it is inevitable in our natural
degree for one to become occasionally discouraged, disappointed, let
down, desperate, unhappy, dissatisfied and/or miserable. This is the
result of one’s choice to be in the degree where the negative state
dominates and is manifested. Such adverse states are a signal for one to
recognize the negative state of this particular existence and to combat it
and overcome it within oneself by asking the Lord for help in this
endeavor so as not to be governed by it. These adverse states are a
constant reminder that the negative state exists and is real and painful.
Such a realization helps one to avoid adjusting to them or to become
comfortable with them. If one were to become comfortable with them,
they would destroy one in all respects.
8. Whatever one does in one’s life, without any exceptions, one should
do with a good and positive intent for the purpose of sharing, mutual
benefit, common good and for becoming a better human being. Anything
that is done with a good and positive intention, no matter what the
outcome is or how it is judged by others, is appropriated to that one by
the Lord in a positive sense and it is utilized in one’s growth, betterment
and spiritual progression.
One should continuously examine one’s activities and undertakings
and should ask the Lord in one’s Inner Mind to help one in determining
correctly what was, is or will be one’s real intention in each and every
case and/or situation. If by any chance one discovers that one’s intentions
are ulterior, selfish and hurtful in motivation, one asks the Lord for
forgiveness and gives oneself suggestions from one’s free will for their
utter and total elimination and/or removal and replacement with the
type of motivation and intent which is congruent with the Lord’s will.
The major point in the new spirituality is continuous self-exploration
and self-examination to know the source of one’s intentions. This is the
reason why communication with one’s Inner Mind and with one’s
spiritual advisors and, in the ultimate sense, with the Most High is of
such importance. For that reason it is advisable that such a
communication with such a purpose be done on a daily basis. If one
follows this advice, one will not go wrong or do wrong even if one does not
have sensory perception and awareness (visual, auditory, etc.) of the
answers and/or of the spiritual advisors. Regardless of whether one is
sensorially aware of them or not, they are always present and they hear
and respond to one’s inquiry accordingly and timely.
9. Swedenborg stated that one of the spiritual principles of life is to
shun evils as sins. In the present connotation of this statement, this
means that anything and anyone that denies, destroys, condemns and/or
holds in contempt the principles of spiritual homogeneity, as previously
defined and described, commits an evil act. Thus, it may be considered
sinful to deny, destroy, condemn and/or hold these principles in
contempt, for upon them the true spiritual life is built.
For this reason, one is advised to examine, to evaluate and to analyze
by these principles any concepts, ideas, acts, behaviors, etc., which one
encounters in one’s life. Should one find that they do not adhere to these
principles, one should avoid them, not be taken in by them, and one
should be very careful about them since they may be of an evil intent.
One is advised to consult with the Most High in one’s Inner Mind and
through one’s spiritual advisors (if one has established contact with
them) about such situations and should take a stance accordingly.
These are some important rules which are revealed for people who
have a desire to lead a truly spiritual life. Because these rules lead to
spirituality, it is advisable to follow them. However, it is wise to state
that there is a definite possibility of the existence of many different ways
which may lead toward true spirituality, provided that they are all
founded on and derive from the principles of spiritual homogeneity as
defined on April 3-4, 1982 in Martinique. This last statement should be
recognized, understood, accepted, kept in mind and in awareness in order
to avoid false and damaging self-righteous attitudes. This becomes an
important principle in itself which one is advised to follow.
Some principles mentioned here have a universal applicability.
Others are relevant only to those people presently existing on planet
Earth. The principles one, three, four and five have a universal
applicability. Others are related only to the conditions existing on planet
Earth. As long as one stays on this Earth, under the condition of the
domination and ruling of the negative state, these rules are valid and
applicable on a broader scale. However, once the negative state is
eliminated on this Earth by the Lord, these conditions and rules, specific
to Earth, will be modified or entirely replaced with new ones which will
be more congruent with the needs of the situation which will exist on
Earth in the future.
In the process of formulating these rules, one can notice an important
feature. At no time was it stated that one must follow these rules in
order to be a truly spiritual person. It was, is and will be always
emphasized that one is only advised, but not forced or compelled, to
follow them or abide by them in order to be a truly spiritual person. One
is not forced, demanded or compelled to do anything. As Swedenborg
succinctly pointed out, nothing can be appropriated to anyone if it is done
by force, compulsion, demands or circumstances which adversely
influence one’s freedom of choice, rationality and/or reasoning process.
For that reason the most important rule of all is the proclamation
that, in order to be a truly spiritual person, one is advised to follow these
rules only from one’s freedom of choice and from one’s free will, by virtue
of the fact that this is a reasonable, rational and logical condition and
requirement. No other mode of following can or may have any true
spiritual validity. This rule can be considered rule number ten.
This is one of the most important reasons why the transmitter of
these messages and the new revelation from the Most High was not
equipped to perform miracles or to possess abilities such as those which
accompanied the work of Jesus Christ, Swedenborg and all other
prophets. People would tend to believe these things only because of the
exhibition of such powers and not because of the validity, logic and
rationality of these principles. For this particular time and condition,
such external powers would be very damaging to the principles
themselves. These principles must utterly eliminate any compelling or
forced components which would direct one to believe and accept them.
The messenger of these principles must be free from any such compelling
force and power so that he would not be tempted to use it, be it
intentionally or unintentionally, to prove his point. Such an effort would
deny the content and application of the principles themselves.
At the time of the prophets, Jesus Christ, Swedenborg and others, no
direct access to the Inner Mind, and thus to one’s internals, was then
available. Therefore, the only way to remind people of any spiritual
principles was by external means (such as miracles, for example).
The situation started to change at the time of the Last Judgment of
the members of the Dark Ages. This event was witnessed by Swedenborg.
Therefore, it was Swedenborg who, for the first time, was allowed to
recognize the compelling and unspiritual nature of such miracles and
similar exhibitions.
However, as mentioned previously, Swedenborg’s time was a
transitional period from the Dark Ages to the New Age of Spirituality.
Inherent in the nature of transition is a necessary condition that some
old modes of thinking and demonstration are retained as well as new
principles, which are to some extent stated together with some
distortions of those principles so that the complete devastation of
spirituality does not occur. This is the reason why it was necessary that
Swedenborg be still equipped with certain external powers (clairvoyance,
clear-seeing, clear-hearing, etc.), so that people of his time, habituated to
external judgment, would not entirely deny the feasibility of his
revelation, spiritual principles and memorable occurrences as seen and
recorded by him. The total denial of them would have led to a very
dangerous situation for the building and developing of the Age of New
Spirituality. Hence the logic for Swedenborg’s external powers. However,
one can notice a certain recession in the quality of these powers in
comparison to the other prophets and Jesus Christ. Swedenborg did not
exhibit instantaneous healing powers as did Jesus Christ and the
prophets. This is, in a way, a compromise. At the time of the prophets
and Jesus Christ, the reign of externals was complete and at its peak.
There was complete spiritual darkness. To break such darkness it was
necessary to use the most powerful external means — instantaneous
healing and exorcism. Nothing less would work.
In the next step of preparation for the New Age, more emphasis was
put on reason, rationality, freedom of thought and similar internal
means (therefore, more spiritual means) than on externals. Therefore,
Swedenborg, as a prophet of this important step, had different, less
external and more internal psychic powers as an indication of
compromise between the entirely internal approach and the entirely
external approach. Since Swedenborg’s concepts took firm hold in the
Universal Consciousness and prepared the way for the next step in
starting the New Spiritual Age, the entire emphasis is being shifted
today to internal means only — freedom of choice, free will, rationality,
reasoning, logic and heart. These means, by their very spiritual nature,
avoid the use of any compelling external means of spirituality. External
means are not congruent with the nature of true spirituality, which does
not need any proof from externals since externals exist only as a result
and consequence of internals.
Therefore, any attempt to prove their validity by external means and
powers would damage and utterly destroy their very principles.
This is the reason why the revelator and messenger from the Most
High of these principles for the Age of New Spirituality must be entirely
different as to his external powers. He cannot do any “miracles” but he
treated people in accordance with the new principles as were defined in
“Principles of Spiritual Hypnosis” and “Fundamentals of Human
Spirituality”. In this connotation it is entirely up to people if they choose
to get well or to be miserable. The means are continuously provided for
both alternatives. One can teach people and show them what these
means are and how to utilize them properly, effectively and successfully.
However, it is ultimately up to people whether they choose to utilize
these means or not. This principle is entirely in accord with the Age of
New Spirituality and all its spiritual principles.
Thus, the present revelator from and messenger of the Most High is
not permitted to have such external miraculous powers. He must reflect
in his equipment from the Lord these new principles. Therefore, instead
he is equipped with greater power of spiritual perception, intuition,
insight, logic, rationality and reasoning processes, and he refers to the
heart and the Inner Mind where each of us has all the power one needs
to be a truly happy, healthy, content, satisfied, useful, loving, wise, kind
and, thus, a truly spiritual person. In this way, one is a miracle oneself.
To be this positive is one of the true signs of a person of the New
Spiritual Age. Anybody may and can become such a person if one follows
the above-defined spiritual principles and rules by one’s own volition and
freedom of choice.
This is the end of the two days’ messages.
Source: MESSAGE FROM WITHIN
