First Advice - Give up Lust and Vain Pride. Inter - Attribute all things to God. Final Advice - Submit yourself to God and Reason to Faith for blessing with His Understanding.
As we walk the long and dusty road of life,
wearied it may be, and even faint, yet let us
well watch whether we may not find some
treasures along the way, gems of divine bless-
ing for our cheer, stones of rough trouble that
may be smoothed and polished into glistening
gems ; gems of a forlorn humanity that may
be worked into brilliants for the crown of
Christ, gems of sweet and holy truths.
Right of Justice and Judgement was not given to souls. It is the sole prerogative of God for which He created His Karmic Law.
His Karmic Law works on the principle of Upliftment of soul. If we are keen to realize our Father then we must stop judging others and also stop seeking justice for wrong done to us.
When we will forgive others, God will forgive our trespasses to His Law.
1-888-958-5813 PRAYER LINE 24/7 (Brotherhood of the Cross and Star) "LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS CHRIST LOVED US." We can also give free gospel's at no cost to you. The everlasting teachings of Christ are always for the sake of salvation therefore they must always remain free.
A Sermon/teaching on integrity.
EdthePastor.blogspot.com EdthePastor.podbean.com for pod cast. and videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbfZ1lG3x8O0wic7jtGtIA
As we walk the long and dusty road of life,
wearied it may be, and even faint, yet let us
well watch whether we may not find some
treasures along the way, gems of divine bless-
ing for our cheer, stones of rough trouble that
may be smoothed and polished into glistening
gems ; gems of a forlorn humanity that may
be worked into brilliants for the crown of
Christ, gems of sweet and holy truths.
Right of Justice and Judgement was not given to souls. It is the sole prerogative of God for which He created His Karmic Law.
His Karmic Law works on the principle of Upliftment of soul. If we are keen to realize our Father then we must stop judging others and also stop seeking justice for wrong done to us.
When we will forgive others, God will forgive our trespasses to His Law.
1-888-958-5813 PRAYER LINE 24/7 (Brotherhood of the Cross and Star) "LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS CHRIST LOVED US." We can also give free gospel's at no cost to you. The everlasting teachings of Christ are always for the sake of salvation therefore they must always remain free.
A Sermon/teaching on integrity.
EdthePastor.blogspot.com EdthePastor.podbean.com for pod cast. and videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbfZ1lG3x8O0wic7jtGtIA
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
It is a powerpoint presentation that discusses about the first commandment given by God: You Shall not have other Gods besides me. It also includes some offenses and definitions on the meaning of the commandment.
In this lesson we show that war has been declared and by who. We expose the enemies methodical battle plan and show where the battle takes place. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Jesus was to expose motives of the heartGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the one to expose the motives of the heart. It is with a focus on preachers and the judgments of men and the final judgment of Jesus.
Seek to retire within yourself. For you cannot attend upon God and at the same time take delight in external things. A wonderful advice from 'Imitation of Christ', Books 3, 4.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
It is a powerpoint presentation that discusses about the first commandment given by God: You Shall not have other Gods besides me. It also includes some offenses and definitions on the meaning of the commandment.
In this lesson we show that war has been declared and by who. We expose the enemies methodical battle plan and show where the battle takes place. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Jesus was to expose motives of the heartGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus being the one to expose the motives of the heart. It is with a focus on preachers and the judgments of men and the final judgment of Jesus.
Seek to retire within yourself. For you cannot attend upon God and at the same time take delight in external things. A wonderful advice from 'Imitation of Christ', Books 3, 4.
Happy is he to whom truth manifests itself, not in signs and words that fade, but as it actually is. Our opinions, our senses often deceive us and we discern very little.
What good is much discussion of involved and obscure matters when our ignorance of them will not be held against us on Judgment Day? Neglect of things which are profitable and necessary and undue concern with those which are irrelevant and harmful, are great folly.
Ideal church service, Obey GOD’s orders, the vision, process, and goals of t...franktsao4
In the church, 20% of the people often do 80% of the service, and those who serve often complain about hard work and no successors. For those who do not serve, although they want to participate, they can’t get into the organization and don’t know how to start serving. This section proposes an ideal proposal of, how to build a team of co-workers, and the serving people will not form a party for private purposes, and at the same time continue to be spiritually edified, everyone can be united in Christ. I hope that will help Church’s operation.
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
Here in this book, you can see all kinds of ways to pray. It is like a road map for prayer loving people.
Prayer is the act of communication between a lower being and an higher one. So when you pray, pray with understanding .
This book is free, use it and improve you prayer life.
The talents in me was given for free, and I will also give to others free.
Thank you for reading sharing this among your family and friends
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In this second lesson we examine the conclusion of the matter. We study what does it mean to fear God and keep His commandments. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
Thoughts helpful in the life of the soul from Book I – The Imitation of Christ.
If only a man would never seek passing joys or entangle himself with worldly affairs, what a good conscience he would have.
In silence and quiet the devout soul advances in virtue and learns the hidden truths of Scripture.
Why wish to see what you are not permitted to have? “The world passes away and the concupiscence thereof.”
The Epistle of Ignatius to the Romans is an epistle attributed to Ignatius of Antioch, a second-century bishop of Antioch. It was written during his transport from Antioch to his execution in Rome. It contains Ignatius’ most detailed explanation of his views on martyrdom.
You may distribute copies of Virtue to bless others. Taken from the free God book by Robert Woeger. You are encouraged to get a copy of Robert Woeger's God book online, to help you become a better Follower Of Jesus Christ.
Ignorance is the spring of misery. Through ignorance one suffers afflictions and incurs great danger. Ignorance has its origin in covetousness. As covetousness grows, ignorance also grows. Ignorance exists there where covetousness exists.
Current COVID virus is a direct attack on the vital Link necessary for transfer of Energy to Form. Our willful engagement in the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes at Shanks has given birth to this virus.
Life is going to be different post Corona. It is a message to the entire world that we must limit performance of our activity which is based on the Greed-Deceit group of negative attributes.
Disclaimer: This is the opinion of the writer. All are welcome to make further studies in this direction.
Brother, there are three evils most formidable of all: lust, anger and greed. The weapons of greed are desire and hypocrisy, of lust naught but woman; while anger’s weapon is harsh speech: so declare the great sages after deep thought. Woman is God's wonderful creation but to lust after her is not desirable.
Ansuya to Sita on Wifely Virtues from the Epic 'Ramayana' by Tulsi Das Ji. • The woman who deceives her husband and loves a paramour is cast for a hundred cycles into the worst hell known as Raurava. Who is as depraved as the woman who for the sake of a moment’s pleasure reckons not the torment that shall endure for a thousand million births?
Lord Mahadev - Uma discourse on Women's Duties from the Epic 'Mahabharata'. Uma concludes: 'Maheshwara, I do not desire Heaven itself if thou art not satisfied with me'.
No man even in anger, should do anything that is disagreeable to his wife, seeing that happiness, joy and virtue, - everything depends on the wife. A wonderful discourse from the Epic 'Mahabharata'.
Due to their natural disposition women cannot be regarded as offenders. It is the men who should be stained with guilt of any wrongdoing to women. A wonderful discourse from the Epic 'Mahabharata'.
Celibacy 4 - Right Company and Firm DecisionPardeep Sehgal
The sexual impulse has been there for countless lives, and you never know when it will rise again. Therefore, it is important to remain in the right company. If you go out of right company, because of the existing impulse, sexuality will start to sprout all over again.
What is nischaya (determined decision)? Nischaya means, no matter how powerful an army of worldly difficulties arises with attacks, you would not back off.
What is nischaya? It is to stop all other thoughts and come onto only one thought. If you make a firm decision, all the evidences will come together and make it happen. If your decision is not firm then the evidences will not come together and your goal will not be accomplished.
True understanding is one that produces results. All other understanding is unfruitful.
Mind, intellect, chit and ego should remain in brahmacharya. And if mind, intellect, chit and ego turn towards brahmacharya, then the external sexuality will shed off automatically.
The illusion of sex is such that it will sink all, even the one who thinks that he has no attachment to anything in the world. This illusion of sex has sunk great sages and masters from tremendous spiritual heights.
Celibacy 2 - Means of Attaining BrahamacharyaPardeep Sehgal
In sexuality, the more a person enjoys it, the more he has a burning desire for it. By not getting involved in the sexual act, one may become uneasy and unsettled for a month or two. But it is not possible for a person enjoying sex to get rid of the desire for it.
In case of excessive intake of ice cream the vomiting is the inhibitor and the act was from outside. But in case of sex the motivation for act is from within. Sex is in the mind and it derives its power from Ignorance (Illusion, Maya) whose charge does not diminish. Repeated indulgence in sex does not appease one’s hunger for its enjoyment.
The research of the scriptures done by people in our country, has led to the discovery that the path of brahmacharya is the best inhibitor to control the desire of sex pleasure.
Celibacy 1 - The Detailed Analysis of SexualityPardeep Sehgal
Brahmacharya means control of the Veerya. The vital force or Veerya is preserved only by one who is established in the practice of Brahmacharya. The vital fluid or semen is lost and wasted during sexual indulgence.
From food comes juice or chyle; from chyle comes blood and flesh; from flesh comes fat; from fat comes bones; from bones come marrow. Lastly, from marrow comes semen.
The Veerya comes out of the very marrow concealed in the bones. It is found in a subtle state in all the cells of the body. Mark here how precious the semen is! It is the last essence of food. It is the essence of essences.
In Yoga Shastra it is stated: "The falling of semen brings death; the preservation of it gives life." 'The nemesis of reproduction is death. The sexual act is essentially katabolic (or a movement towards death) in the male, and in parturition of the offspring it is katabolic for the female.'
"The future is for the nations who are chaste". Tom Mann
Listen! Rama, I am now telling you the secret of accomplishment. Of all the requisites for wisdom, Divine Grace is the most important. He who has entirely surrendered himself to the Goddess (Pure Consciousness by devotion through a true Guru) is sure to gain wisdom readily. Rama! This is the best of all the methods.
This method does not require other aids to reinforce its efficiency, as other methods do for accomplishing the end. This is hard for those whose minds are directed outward; and it is easy, sure and quick for devotees engrossed in the Goddess of the Self to the exclusion of all else.
My concrete form is the eternal couple - the Supreme Lord and Energy - always in undivided union and abiding as the eternal consciousness pervading the three phenomenal states of waking, dream and sleep, and reclining on the cot whose four legs are Brahma (the Creator), Vishnu (the Protector), Siva (the Destroyer) and Isvara (Disappearance) and whose surface is Sadasiva (Grace) which is contained in the mansion known as 'fulfilment of purpose' enclosed by the garden of 'Kadamba' trees in the jewel island situated in the wide ocean of nectar surrounding the cosmos and extending beyond.
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Brahma, Vishnu, Siva, Isvara, Sadasiva, Ganesa, Skanda, the gods of the eight quarters, their energies, other gods, celestials, serpents and other superhuman beings are all manifestations of myself. However, people do not know ME because their intellect is shrouded in ignorance.
I grant boons to those who worship ME. There is no one besides ME worthy of worship or capable of fulfilling all desires.
ADS6 - Different States of the Wise (Jnanis)Pardeep Sehgal
What kind of effort can avail to disclose the eternally self-resplendent consciousness?
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• Being coated with a thick crust of infinite vasanas (dispositions), it is not easily perceived.
• The incrustation must first be soaked in the running stream of mind control and carefully scraped off with the sharp chisel of investigation.
• Then one must turn the closed urn of crystal quartz - namely, the mind cleaned in the aforesaid manner - on the grinding wheel of alertness and finally open the lid with the lever of discrimination.
• Lo! The gem enclosed within is now reached and that is all!
Intellects are the cumulative effects of the predispositions acquired by karma. Effort is necessary so long as the predispositions continue to sway the intellect
Diversity is visible only in space, and this space is in the Self, which in turn projects it at the moment when differentiation starts although it is not then clear. Rama! Look within.
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• What you perceive as space within is the expanse wherein all creatures exist, and it forms their ‘Self’ or consciousness.
• What they look upon as space is your ‘Self’.
• Thus, the ‘Self’ in one is space in another, and vice versa.
• The same thing cannot differ in its nature.
• Therefore there is no difference between space and ‘Self’ - which is full and perfect Bliss-Consciousness.
The strongest fetter is the certainty that one is bound. It is as false as the fearful hallucinations of a frightened child. Even the best of men cannot find release by any amount of efforts unless his sense of bondage is destroyed.
An aspirant for wisdom first turns away from the pleasures of life and absorbs himself in the search for knowledge, which he learns from a master. This is hearsay knowledge.
In order to experience it, he ponders over it and clears his doubts. Then he applies the knowledge to himself and tries to feel his immortal being transcending the body, mind, etc., he succeeds in feeling his Self within.
Later he remembers the teaching imparted by his Guru that the Self being unqualified, cannot be differentiated from God and experiences his unity with the Universal Self. This is in short the course of wisdom and liberation.
If you infer its eternal light, then closely investigate whether the light is of itself or not. Everybody fails in this investigation however learned and proficient he may be, because his mind is not bent inward but restlessly moves outward.
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• As long as thoughts crop up, so long has the turning inward of the mind not been accomplished.
• As long as the mind is not inward, so long the Self cannot be realised.
• Turning inward means absence of desire.
• How can the mind be fixed within if desires are not given up?
Therefore become dispassionate and inhere as the Self. Such inherence is spontaneous (no effort is needed to inhere as the Self). It is realised after thoughts are eliminated and investigation ceases.
ADS2 - Cosmic Intelligence and Reality of the UniversePardeep Sehgal
All that is seen has an origin and there must therefore be an antecedent cause for it.
If a thing can appear without a cause there is no relation between cause and effect, and there can be no harmony in the world. A potter's work may lead to a weaver's products, and vice versa, which is absurd. Each occurrence must have a cause for it; that is the rule.
The universe must have a Creator, and He must be an intelligent principle, but He cannot be of any known type because of the vastness of the creation. His power is past understanding and is dealt with in the Scriptures, whose authority is incontrovertible.
This whole universe consisting of the mobile and the immobile, arises from, abides in, and resolves into Him. This is the final and well-known conclusion of the Scriptures; and the Scriptures never err. The guide by which one can apprehend the metaphysical and transcendental matters is Scripture alone.
ADS1 - The Story of Hemalekha and HemachudaPardeep Sehgal
Investigation is the root-cause of all, and it is the first step to the supreme reward of indescribable bliss. How can anyone gain security without proper investigation? A deliberating man always shines over others. Brahma is great because of deliberation; Vishnu is worshipped because of it.
Association with the Wise Must Precede "Vichara" – Deliberation – Self-Enquiry. A man undoubtedly reaps the fruits of his company. I shall relate to you a story to illustrate this:
"There was once a king of Dasarna by name Muktachuda. He had two sons: Hemachuda and Manichuda. They were comely, well-behaved and well-learned. At one time they led a hunting party, consisting of a great retinue of men and warriors, into a deep forest which was infested with tigers, lions and other wild animals…
Fie on human beings who appraise the foulest part of the body as the most delightful. If one should see beauty in that body-part which is wet with impure excretions, where will not man see beauty? Tell me!
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
Homily: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Sunday 2024.docxJames Knipper
Countless volumes have been written trying to explain the mystery of three persons in one true God, leaving us to resort to metaphors such as the three-leaf clover to try to comprehend the Divinity. Many of us grew up with the quintessential pyramidal Trinity structure of God at the top and Son and Spirit in opposite corners. But what if we looked at this ‘mystery’ from a different perspective? What if we shifted our language of God as a being towards the concept of God as love? What if we focused more on the relationship within the Trinity versus the persons of the Trinity? What if stopped looking at God as a noun…and instead considered God as a verb? Check it out…
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way.pptxCelso Napoleon
Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
1. Imitating Christ and Despising All Vanities on Earth
“He who follows Me, walks not in darkness,” says the Lord. (John 8:12)
By these words of Christ we are advised to imitate His life and habits, if we wish to be
truly enlightened and free from all blindness of heart. Let our chief effort; therefore, be
to study the life of Jesus Christ.
The teaching of Christ is more excellent than all the advice of the saints, and he who has
His spirit will find in it a hidden manna. Now, there are many who hear the Gospel
often but care little for it because they have not the spirit of Christ. Yet whoever wishes
to understand fully the words of Christ must try to pattern his whole life on that of
Christ.
What good does it do to speak learnedly about the Trinity if, lacking humility, you
displease the Trinity?
• Indeed it is not learning that makes a man holy and just, but a virtuous life makes
him pleasing to God.
• I would rather feel contrition than know how to define it. For what would it profit
us to know the whole Bible by heart and the principles of all the philosophers if
we live without grace and the love of God?
• Vanity of vanities and all is vanity, except to love God and serve Him alone.
This is the greatest wisdom—to seek the kingdom of heaven through contempt of the
world.
• It is vanity, therefore, to seek and trust in riches that perish.
• It is vanity also to court honor and to be puffed up with pride.
• It is vanity to follow the lusts of the body and to desire things for which severe
punishment later must come.
• It is vanity to wish for long life and to care little about a well-spent life.
• It is vanity to be concerned with the present only and not to make provision for
things to come.
• It is vanity to love what passes quickly and not to look ahead where eternal joy
abides.
Often recall the proverb: “The eye is not satisfied with seeing nor the ear filled with
hearing.” (Eccles. 1:8)
Try, moreover, to turn your heart from the love of things visible and bring yourself to
things invisible. For they who follow their own evil passions stain their consciences
and lose the grace of God.
2. Note
• Trinity is Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Father is God, the Creator; Son is the Saint
of current time; and the Holy Ghost is the Creative Word or Creative Power.
• Cross is the Karmic Load [Sinchit (Stored Accounts), Prarabdh (Fate), and Current]
that each soul carries and each soul has to clear this account. That is why Christ said:
“Deny thyself, take up thy cross and follow Me,” (Matt. 16:24)
All Things should be Referred to God as their Last End
The Voice of Christ
My child, I must be your supreme and last end, if you truly desire to be blessed. With
this intention your affections, which are too often perversely inclined to self and to
creatures, will be purified.
• For if you seek yourself in anything, you immediately fail interiorly and become
dry of heart.
Refer all things principally to Me, therefore, for it is I Who have given them all.
• Consider each thing as flowing from the highest good, and therefore to Me, as to
their highest source, must all things be brought back.
From Me the small and the great, the poor and the rich draw the water of life as from
a living fountain, and they who serve Me willingly and freely shall receive grace
upon grace.
• He who wishes to glory in things apart from Me, however, or to delight in some
good as his own, shall not be grounded in true joy or gladdened in his heart, but
shall be burdened and distressed in many ways.
• Hence you ought not to attribute any good to yourself or ascribe virtue to any
man, but give all to God without Whom man has nothing.
I have given all things. I will that all be returned to Me again, and I exact most
strictly a return of thanks. This is the truth by which vainglory is put to flight.
Where heavenly grace and true charity enter in, there neither envy nor narrowness of
heart nor self-love will have place. Divine love conquers all and enlarges the powers of
the soul.
If you are truly wise, you will rejoice only in Me, because no one is good except God
alone, Who is to be praised above all things and above all to be blessed.
3. Man Should Not Scrutinize This Sacrament in Curiosity, but Humbly
Imitate Christ and Submit Reason to Holy Faith
The Voice of Christ
Beware of curious and vain examination of this most profound Sacrament, if you do
not wish to be plunged into the depths of doubt.
• He who scrutinizes its majesty too closely will be overwhelmed by its glory.
God can do more than man can understand.
• A pious and humble search for truth He will allow; a search that is ever ready to
learn and that seeks to walk in the reasonable doctrine of the fathers.
Blest is the simplicity that leaves the difficult way of dispute and goes forward on
the level, firm path of God’s commandments.
• Many have lost devotion because they wished to search into things beyond them.
Faith is required of you, and a sincere life, not a lofty intellect nor a delving into the
mysteries of God.
• If you neither know nor understand things beneath you, how can you
comprehend what is above you?
• Submit yourself to God and humble reason to faith and the light of
understanding will be given you so far as it is good and necessary for you.
• Some are gravely tempted concerning faith and the Sacrament but this
disturbance is not laid to them but to the enemy.
Be not disturbed, dispute not in your mind, answer not the doubts sent by the devil,
but believe the words of God, believe His saints and prophets and the evil enemy
will flee from you. It is often very profitable for the servant of God to suffer such
things.
• For, Satan does not tempt unbelievers and sinners whom he already holds
securely, but in many ways he does tempt and trouble the faithful servant.
Go forward, then, with sincere and unflinching faith, and with humble reverence
approach this Sacrament. Whatever you cannot understand commit to the security of
the all-powerful God, Who does not deceive you.
• The man, however, who trusts in himself is deceived.
4. • God walks with sincere men, reveals Himself to humble men, enlightens the
understanding of pure minds, and hides His grace from the curious and the
proud.
Human reason is weak and can be deceived. True faith, however, cannot be deceived.
• All reason and natural science ought to come after faith, not go before it, nor
oppose it.
• For in this most holy and supremely excellent Sacrament, faith and love take
precedence and work in a hidden manner.
God, eternal, incomprehensible, and infinitely powerful, does great and inscrutable
things in heaven and on earth, and there is no searching into His marvelous works.
• If all the works of God were such that human reason could easily grasp them,
they would not be called wonderful or beyond the power of words to tell.