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The Door Is Open

"The door of the kingdom is wide open for all who desire to know the truth and to find God." ~Jesus~ 138:4.2

"SOMETIMES I WANT TO TREAT PEOPLE THE WAY THEY TREAT ME , BUT I CAN'T BECAUSE ITS NOT MY CHARACTER"

The Urantia book offers Valuable insights on the above;

Retaliation vs. Spiritual Maturity:

"Return good for evil, love for hate, and mercy for cruelty." (Paper 131, Section 3)

"The spirit of retaliation is incompatible with the spirit of the kingdom of heaven." (Paper 140, Section 6)

Character and Spiritual Nature:

"Character is the aggregate of all moral, intellectual, and spiritual traits which constitute the individual." (Paper 16, Section 7)

"Your true character is not revealed by your reactions to difficult situations, but by your responses to them." (Paper 131, Section 5)

Reacting vs. Responding:

"To react is to act instinctively, without thoughtful consideration; to respond is to act intelligently, with spiritual discernment." (Paper 110, Section 4)

The Power of Forgiveness

'Forgiveness is the price of spiritual freedom." (Paper 140, Section 6)

"Forgiveness does not excuse wrongdoing, but rather releases the wrongdoer from your personal condemnation." (Paper 131, Section 3)

The New Revelations emphasizes:

1. Spiritual maturity requires self-control and forgiveness.
2. Retaliation and revenge are incompatible with spiritual growth.
3. Character is shaped by responses to challenging situations.
4. Forgiveness releases us from negative emotions and spiritual bondage.

Reflective Questions:

1. How do you respond to difficult situations?
2. What role does forgiveness play in your life?
3. How can you cultivate spiritual maturity in your interactions?

Inspiring Quotes

"Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you." (Matthew 5:44)

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." (Martin Luther King Jr.)

"GROWTH IS PAINFUL, CHANGE IS PAINFUL, BUT NOTHING IS PAINFUL AS STAYING SOMEWHERE YOU DON'T BELONG'

This resonates with the Urantia Book's teachings on personal growth, spiritual evolution, and the importance of aligning with one's true purpose.

1. Growth and Pain:

"The universe is not a place of ease and comfort, but rather a realm of challenge and opportunity." (Paper 100, Section 4)

"Personal growth and spiritual development require the overcoming of difficulties and the endurance of hardships." (Paper 110, Section 3)

2. Change and Transformation:

"Change is the fundamental law of the universe... Growth and progress are impossible without change." (Paper 118, Section 2)

"The only constant in the universe is change; and the only thing that does not change is the will of God." (Paper 12, Section 5)

3. Staying True to One's Purpose:

"The greatest tragedy in the universe is for an individual to fail to find their true place in the divine plan." (Paper 112, Section 5)

"When an individual remains in a situation that is not consonant with their spiritual nature, they experience inner conflict and suffering." (Paper 103, Section 4)

The Urantia Book emphasizes the importance of:

- Spiritual growth and development (Papers 100-103)
- Aligning with one's true purpose and divine plan (Papers 112-114)
- Embracing change and transformation (Papers 118-120)
- Cultivating inner strength and resilience (Papers 110-111)

More Insights:

1. The concept of "belonging" is deeply tied to one's sense of purpose and identity.
2. Staying in a situation that contradicts one's values and aspirations can lead to spiritual stagnation and suffering.
3. Growth and change require courage, faith, and trust in the divine plan.

Questions to Refrect on:

* What areas of your life require growth and transformation?
* Are you staying true to your spiritual nature and purpose?
* What changes can you make to align with your divine plan?