The discussion centers on the rediscovery of Jesus's original teachings, known as "The Way of the Law," as revealed in the Dead Sea Scrolls and early Nazarene texts. These texts emphasize service to others as the essence of Jesus's gospel, contrasting with Pauline theology which shifted focus to faith and confession. The speaker argues that true adherence to Jesus's teachings involves good works and the law of one, promoting unity consciousness and positive spiritual polarity. The narrative highlights the historical suppression of these texts by the Roman Catholic Church and underscores the importance of living in service to others as a path to spiritual evolution and alignment with divine law.
The Lost Gospel of Jesus: The Way of the Law
- The Lost Gospel of Jesus, referred to as "The Way of the Law," is believed to be the original teachings of Jesus, preserved in ancient texts like the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- These texts were hidden by the Essenes to protect them from the Roman Catholic Church's censorship efforts in the early centuries.
- The original Gospel presents a different narrative from the one propagated by the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing good works and personal salvation.
"Jesus's actual gospel, the Lost Gospel of Jesus, was called The Way of the law when you read the Dead Sea Scrolls."
- This quote highlights the existence of an original gospel attributed to Jesus, which is distinct from mainstream Christian teachings.
The Law of One and Service to Others
- The Law of One is a central theme in these ancient texts, focusing on service to others as the path to positive polarity and unity consciousness.
- The positive polarity is characterized by seeing all as one and serving others, while the negative polarity is about separation and self-service.
- Demonstrating unity consciousness involves actions that reflect the belief that all is one, primarily through serving others selflessly.
"The Crux of the law of one is service to others; in the law of one, Ra describes the positive polarity as the service to others polarity."
- This quote explains the fundamental principle of the Law of One, which is serving others as a means to achieve unity consciousness.
The Early Christian Movement: Followers of the Way
- Early Christians, including Jesus's disciples and James, were known as followers of "The Way," focusing on good works and adherence to the law.
- The Roman Catholic Church sought to suppress these teachings, leading to the destruction of many texts and persecution of those practicing Nazarene Christianity.
- The true Gospel of Jesus, as taught by the Nazarenes, aligns with the teachings found in the red letters of the canonical Gospels.
"The early Christians of the Jesus movement, the disciples, and James, the brother of Jesus, they were followers of the law of one."
- This quote signifies that the earliest followers of Jesus adhered to the Law of One, which emphasizes unity and service to others.
The Dichotomy of Paths: Life and Death
- The ancient texts present a dichotomy between the path of life and the path of death, urging individuals to choose the way of life through service to others.
- The Didache, an early Christian text, emphasizes this choice and the importance of good works under the law.
- Service to others is seen as the ultimate expression of unity consciousness and the path to spiritual fulfillment.
"There are only two ways, the path of life and the path of death, or the way of life and the way of death, and you must always choose between these two paths."
- This quote underscores the essential choice between two paths, with the path of life being synonymous with service and unity.
Benefits of Service to Others
- Serving others starves the ego of energy, shifting focus away from self-centeredness and towards the well-being of others.
- It aligns with the teachings of Jesus and other spiritual traditions that emphasize love for God and creation through acts of service.
- Service to others is seen as a practical demonstration of unity consciousness, recognizing the divine in everyone and everything.
"When you are being of service to others, it starves the ego of energy."
- This quote highlights the transformative power of serving others, which diminishes the influence of the ego and fosters a sense of unity.
The Concept of Divinity in Others
- The podcast discusses the idea of seeing divinity in everyone, which is a central tenet of A Course in Miracles.
- It emphasizes that one can enter the "Kingdom of Heaven" by recognizing the divine nature in the person right in front of them.
- This perspective aligns with Jesus's teachings that everyone embodies the Christ.
"Heaven is entered two by two. The only way to get into the Kingdom of Heaven is through the person right in front of me by seeing them as the Christ."
- This quote underscores the importance of perceiving others as divine, reflecting a core principle of interconnectedness and unity in spiritual teachings.
Jesus's Teachings vs. Modern Christianity
- The discussion points out a contrast between Jesus's original teachings and modern Christian interpretations.
- Jesus taught that actions, not just verbal confessions, are crucial for entering the Kingdom of Heaven.
- The podcast critiques modern Christianity for focusing on external confessions rather than internal transformation and love for others.
"Not everyone who calls me Lord will enter the kingdom, but only the one who does the will of My Father, which is what? Love God and love your neighbor as yourself."
- This highlights that genuine spiritual practice involves loving actions toward others, aligning with divine will.
Apostle Paul's Influence and Karma
- The podcast examines how Apostle Paul's past actions and Pharisee conditioning influenced his teachings.
- Paul accrued negative karma through persecuting early Christians, which the podcast suggests affected his later life and teachings.
- The discussion suggests that Paul's teachings deviated from Jesus's original message due to his conditioning and experiences.
"Paul had this lens he could not escape of there is no forgiveness of sins without the shedding of blood."
- This illustrates how Paul's background in sacrificial practices shaped his interpretation of Jesus's message, leading to deviations from the original teachings.
Deviations from Jesus's Gospel
- The podcast identifies several deviations from Jesus's original gospel introduced by Pauline theology.
- These deviations include outsourcing spiritual power, downplaying the importance of good works, and portraying God as malevolent.
- The discussion critiques these deviations as inversions of Jesus's message, benefiting negative spiritual influences.
"By introducing this one deviation of hey confess this other person who isn't you as your lord and only then can you have your sins forgiven and atoned for, well now you have just outsourced your power to somebody else."
- This quote criticizes the shift from personal empowerment to reliance on external figures for spiritual salvation.
The Importance of Good Works and Service to Others
- The podcast emphasizes the significance of good works and service to others as central to spiritual growth.
- Good works are portrayed as generating positive karma, providing protection from negative influences, and aligning with the law of one.
- Service to others is described as the highest demonstration of oneness and a powerful means of gaining spiritual polarity.
"Service to others is the most polarizing action that the Adept can take."
- This quote highlights the transformative power of altruistic actions in spiritual development, reinforcing the importance of living out one's beliefs through service.
Perception and the Law of One
- All perceptions can be categorized into Unity or Separateness.
- Negative emotions and perceptions indicate incorrect perception of the universe, deviating from the Law of One.
- Shifting perception from fear to love aligns with the Law of One and positive polarity.
- Perceptions of separateness, if believed in, violate the Law of One and generate negative karma.
"Every single perception that you hold falls into one of two categories: Unity or separateness."
- This quote emphasizes the dual nature of perception, aligning with the Law of One's principle of unity versus separateness.
"We have to shift our perception from Fear To Love from separation to Unity and then we are back into alignment with the law of one."
- Highlighting the need to transform perceptions to align with the Law of One, shifting from fear to love.
Karma and Actions
- Perceptions generate small amounts of negative karma, while actions based on those perceptions generate more.
- Positive actions, or service to others, alleviate negative karma and align with the Law of One.
- God's perception is unity, and His will is to serve and bless, which should be mirrored in human actions.
"Actions acting upon that perception generate a much larger amount of negative Karma."
- Actions based on negative perceptions have a greater impact on karma than the perceptions themselves.
"The only way to truly live in harmony and in alignment with the law of one is to live from a constant state of service to others."
- Living in service to others is the path to aligning with the Law of One and reducing negative karma.
Spiritual Evolution and Service
- Negative karma hinders spiritual evolution, akin to weights holding one down.
- Service to others acts as a method to alleviate negative karma, facilitating spiritual progress.
- True spiritual balance requires considering others' perspectives, fostering compassion.
"Negative Karma are like weights we're holding on to... we have all these heavy ankle weights... we've got to reach down and unshackle ourselves."
- Negative karma is metaphorically described as weights that need to be removed for spiritual ascension.
"Implicit in service to others is spiritual balancing."
- Serving others inherently leads to spiritual balance and the alleviation of negative karma.
Suffering and Deviations from the Law of One
- Suffering is a result of deviations from the Law of One, either in this life or past lives.
- Happiness is linked to obedience to the Law of One.
- Self-awareness of one's deviations from the law is crucial for spiritual progress.
"Everyone is suffering according to their violations of the law of one whether from this life or their past lives."
- Suffering is directly tied to deviations from the Law of One, highlighting the importance of alignment.
"All suffering is due to transgressing the law all happiness is due to obedience to the law."
- Simplifies the principle of suffering and happiness as related to adherence to the Law of One.
Good Works and Spiritual Practices
- Good works are the most effective spiritual practice for clearing negative karma.
- Spiritual balance requires empathy and putting oneself in others' shoes.
- Actions demonstrate spiritual intelligence and consciousness levels.
"Good works clears out the most Karma of any other spiritual practice."
- Emphasizes the effectiveness of good deeds in reducing negative karma.
"Before I can really prefer someone else I have to do what in my mind... I have to put myself in their shoes."
- Empathy and understanding others' perspectives are crucial for spiritual balance and service.
Teachings of Jesus and Maharaji on Service
- Jesus and Maharaji both emphasize service to others as a path to spiritual enlightenment.
- Love for God and others is the greatest commandment, aligning with the principle of unity.
- Service to others is equated with loving God and achieving spiritual growth.
"You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and with all your mind... You shall love your neighbor as yourself."
- Jesus' teachings highlight the importance of love as the greatest commandment, aligning with unity.
"To serve human beings is the only way for your salvation... Serve and feed people."
- Maharaji's teachings reinforce the idea that service to others is the path to enlightenment and spiritual growth.
Connection Between Polarization and Harvestability
- Polarization in third density is crucial for increasing harvestability, which refers to the soul's readiness to ascend to higher densities.
- Serving others or self enhances one's ability to experience a higher intensity of light, thus aiding in spiritual evolution.
"In this density, an increase in the serving of others or the serving of self will almost inevitably increase the ability of an entity to enjoy a higher intensity of light."
- The quote emphasizes that polarization, whether positive (serving others) or negative (serving self), enhances one's spiritual light and readiness for harvest.
Teachings of Jesus on Service to Others
- Jesus defines service to others as a path to spiritual fulfillment and entry into the Kingdom of God.
- Good works are essential to truly acknowledge Jesus as Lord, rather than mere verbal confession.
"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me...only by Good Works can you prove that I am truly your lord."
- This quote illustrates that genuine service to others, manifested through good works, is the true measure of faith and devotion.
Reincarnation and Justice of the Law
- Reincarnation is linked to the concept of harvestability and the immortal soul's journey through different densities.
- The justice of the law is realized through the soul's experiences across multiple lifetimes, ensuring recompense for deeds.
"Where then is the Justice of the law if there be no Immortal soul to suffer the just recompense of one's Deeds?"
- The quote questions the purpose of moral actions if the soul does not continue to exist and evolve through various lifetimes, highlighting the importance of reincarnation.
Demonology and Obedience to Natural Law
- Observance of natural law protects individuals from negative entities or demons, as per Peter's teachings.
- Breaking the law invites negative influences, while adherence to it empowers individuals against darkness.
"For as long as the measure of nature is kept and legitimate moderation is preserved, the law does not allow them access to enter into humans."
- This quote explains that natural law acts as a barrier against demonic influences, underscoring the importance of living in harmony with divine principles.
Faith and Works in the Teachings of James
- James emphasizes that faith must be accompanied by works to be meaningful and effective.
- Showing partiality or favoritism is considered a transgression of the law of one.
"If you really fulfill the Royal law according to the scripture, you shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well."
- The quote from James highlights the necessity of love and impartiality as essential components of true faith and adherence to divine law.
Law of One and Polarity Activation
- The Law of One allows individuals to polarize positively or negatively based on their will to serve others or themselves.
- The strength and purity of one's will determine the extent of their spiritual power and polarity.
"If this will and desire is for service to others, the corresponding polarity will be activated."
- This quote illustrates that the intention to serve others activates positive polarity, enhancing spiritual growth and alignment with the light.
Good Works as the Path to Salvation
- Jesus' teachings consistently emphasize good works as the true path to salvation and discipleship.
- Actions that demonstrate love and service to others are central to living according to Jesus' gospel.
"Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven."
- The quote underscores the importance of good works as a testament to one's faith and as a means to honor and glorify God.