Gospel of One; Letters of Aul

Hi everyone; namaste:

We are now moving on to chapter 14, paragraphs one and two, in the First Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul."

"Love abundantly. It will come back to you.  Develop your talents in God.  Proclaim the truth of God.  If you praise God in silence or in tongues, that is fine for yourself, but when you proclaim the truth in everyday speech, you will be reminding others of the truth so they can develop their own strong faith.

Consider this my friends. If I withdraw from the world and keep my knowledge to myself, what will you get out of it? If I don't share my insights, or truths, or teachings, what help am I to you? If I play music so that each note isn't distinct and in tune, how will anyone recognize the song and enjoy the music?  If the date and time aren't clearly printed, will anyone come to the show?"

Commentary:  We are talking about honest, heart-felt  communication.  This isn't about persuading people to any point of view, nor is it about being superior in knowledge. It's about helping one another grow in realization of what the truth might be. Nobody has a corner on knowledge so it isn't about defending any particular viewpoint.  It is a mutual search for truth minus the ego involvement of having to be right.

Gospel of One; Letters of Aul

Hello Everyone; namaste:

We are continuing with paragraph 12 in the first chapter of the first letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." (page 68).

"Some people may be more impressed by a show of miracles or scientific explanations of life than by our quiet role modeling of oneness.  They won't believe us, but for we who have personally realized the oneness of life--it is the secret wherein all life can be explained.  Even the beliefs of the scoffers, atheists, and religionists are swallowed up in the oneness of God."

Commentary: People are attracted by celebrity figures, spectacular displays, and big promotions. Miracles get lots of attention. However, God sees all, including the honest endeavors of the people who are making a real contribution to the upward evolution of true spirituality. And those people are secure in their realization of oneness with God. They see everything in true perspective.  The claims and pronouncements of high ranking religious figures or eminent materialistic scientists do not disturb them. Everything will be measured against the standards of eternal Truth.

Gospel of One; Letters of Aul

Hello Everyone; namaste:

We are now on paragraph 8 in the first chapter of the Letter to the Orinthians from the book "Gospel of One; Letters of Aul." (page 68)

"I ask you, does anyone have the whole truth? Has God written a book wherein all the eternal truths are revealed? Did Jesus appear to everyone on earth? Did Krishna come to the American Indians? Did Buddha walk the Roman roads? Did Mohammed live in an igloo with the inuits? Different teachers and masters have come according to specific needs, in specific areas, with specific people. Though they may have taught many universal truths, they still ministered according to what the people they were among needed and were ready for."

Commentary: No book, no teacher has given us the complete and final truth about life, but various teachers have given us many valid insights into the process of life. However, to say that one particular teacher has given the highest and best teaching would only be a personal opinion. Other people might have a different opinion, and to fight about it and feel personal animosity toward someone of a different opinion would only reveal a lack of assimilating the teachings of one of God's messengers.