Running throughout nearly all of the
teachings and messages of Jesus, is to be found the
constant Mystic Message regarding the existence of
the Spirit within the soul of each individual that
Something Within to which all can turn in time of
pain and trouble that Guide and Monitor
which stands ever ready to counsel, advise and direct
if one opens himself to the Voice.
“Seek ye first the Kingdom,
and all things shall be added unto you.”
And, again, as if to explain: “The Kingdom
of Heaven is within you.” This is the Mystic
Message which gives one a key to the Mysteries of
the Inner Teachings.
Let us take up a few of His sayings
and endeavor to interpret them by the light of these
teachings. But before doing so we must call the
attention of the student to the fact that, in order
to understand intelligently what we are saying, he
must carefully re-read the “Fourteen Lessons
in Yogi Philosophy” wherein the details of the
teachings are set forth that is the fundamental
truths are explained. In the “Advanced
Course” and in “Gnani Yoga” the higher
phases of the teachings are presented. And, although
in the said works there is little or no reference
made to Christianity, yet the teachings are so fundamental
that the Inner Teachings of all religions including
Christianity may be understood by one who
has acquainted himself with these fundamental truths.
There is but one real Occult Philosophy,
and we find it in evidence everywhere once
the Truth is grasped, it is found to be the Master
Key with which to unlock the various doors leading
to the esoteric phase of any and all religions or
philosophies. The Yogi Fathers, centuries and
centuries ago, solved the Riddle of the Universe, and
the highest efforts of the human mind since that time
have but corroborated, proven and exemplified the
original Truth as voiced by these Venerable Sages.
Let us read the words of Jesus in
the light of this Ancient Wisdom.
Let us consider the Sermon on the
Mount as given in Matthew (Chapters 5; 6; 7).
“Blessed are the poor in spirit;
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Mat:3.)
By these words Jesus indicated the
occult teachings that those who renounced the vain
glory and petty ambitions of this world would be on
the road to the realization of the Real Self the
Something Within the Spirit. For is
it not written that “the Kingdom of Heaven is
within you”?
“Blessed are they that mourn;
for they shall be comforted.” (Mat:4.)
By these words Jesus pointed out the
occult teachings that those who had so far advanced
that they could see the folly of human ambition, and
who consequently felt the pain that comes to all who
stand above the crowd, and who mourned by reason of
their realization of the folly and uselessness of
all for which men strive so hard? would, in the end,
be comforted by that “peace which passeth all
understanding” which comes only to those who
enter into a realization of the Kingdom of Heaven
which is within them.
“Blessed are the meek; for they
shall inherit the earth.” (Mat:5.)
By these words Jesus sought to teach
that those who had acquired the attitude of obedience
to the Power of the Spirit Within them would become
as Masters of the things of earth. This message
is frequently misunderstood by reason of the lack
of perception of the Mystic meaning contained in the
words. The word “meek” does not mean
that “I’m so meek and humble” attitude
and expression of the hypocritical followers of form.
Jesus never taught this and never acted
it. He was always the Master, and never sought
to make of his followers cringing creatures and whining
and sniveling supplicants. He asserted His Mastery
in many ways and accepted the respect due him as
for instance when the vial of precious ointment was
poured upon Him. His use of the word, which has
been poorly translated as “meek,” was in
the sense of a calm, dignified bearing toward the
Power of the Spirit, and a reverent submission to
its guidance not a hypocritical and cowardly
“meekness” toward other men. The assurance
that such should “inherit the earth” means
that they should become masters of things temporal that
is, that they should be able to rise above them should
become lords of the earth by reason of their “entering
into the Kingdom of Heaven” within them.
“Blessed are they that hunger
and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be
filled.” (Mat:6.)
This is the promise of the Master
that they who sought the Kingdom of Heaven (within
them) should find it that their spiritual
hunger and thirst should be satisfied in the only
way possible.
“Blessed are the merciful; for
they shall obtain mercy.” (Mat:7.)
Here is taught the blessing for forbearance,
kindness, tolerance and absence of bigotry, and the
reward that comes as a natural consequence of such
a mental attitude.
“Blessed are the pure in heart;
for they shall see God.” (Mat:8.)
Here is the assurance that “to
those who are pure all things are pure” that
the purity of one’s own heart, and the recognition
of the God Within, leads to a perception of the God
within everything. “He who sees God within
himself, sees Him in everything,” says an old
Persian writer. And verily such a one “sees
God” where He abides and that is
Everywhere.
“Blessed are the peacemakers;
for they shall be called sons of God.” (Mat:9.)
Here is the call to the disciple to
use his wisdom and power in the direction of remedying
the strife that arises from the differing conceptions
of Deity and Truth prevailing among men. He who
is able to point out the Truth underlying all religions
and beliefs indeed becomes as a beloved son of God.
He who is able to show that under all forms and ceremonies,
under various names and titles, behind various creeds
and dogmas, there is but one God, to whom all worship
ascends he is a Peacemaker and a Son of
God.
“Blessed are they that have been
persecuted for righteousness’ sake; for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed
are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute
you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely
for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad;
for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted
they the prophets that were before you.”
(Mat:10-12.)
In these words Jesus sought to comfort
and encourage those who would be called upon to carry
the Message in the centuries to follow. And one
has but to look over the list of names of the courageous
souls who have sought to keep the flame alight to
preserve the teachings in their original purity to
protect them from the cant, hypocrisy, self-seeking
and formalism of those who sought and obtained places
of power in the Church. The gibbet; the stake;
the dungeon; was their reward. But
the Faith that was called into manifestation during
the persécutions served to bring them to the
realization of the Spirit, and thus indeed “theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.”
“But ye are the salt of the
earth; but if the salt have lost its savor wherewith
shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for
nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot
of men.” (Mat:13.)
Here Jesus warned against the failure
of the Illumined to serve as the yeast which should
leaven the mass of men by their thoughts and actions.
The use of the term “salt” in this connection
is familiar to all students of ancient mysticism.
Food without salt was deemed unpalatable and undesirable.
The Few were the salt of the earth, designed to render
it worthy and perfect as a whole. But where a
grain of salt had parted with its savor, there was
naught else that could impart saltiness to it, and
it became worthless and fit only for the refuse heap.
The duty of the “salt” is to impart savor the
duty of the Elect is to impart savor to the race of
men.
“Ye are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither
do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel,
but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are
in the house. Even so let your light shine
before men; that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
(Mat:14-16.)
These words, like those preceding
it, teach the Elect to shed abroad the light which
has come to them. They are warned against concealing
it beneath the cover of conventional conduct, but are
urged to live and act so that men may perceive the
light that is within them the Light of
the Spirit and may see the right road by
means of its rays. A man having the Light of
the Spirit shining bright within him is able to rouse
the lamps of understanding in the minds of other men,
to become kindled and alight. That is the experience
of the majority of those who read these words they
have had their lamps of knowledge kindled by the rays
of the Spirit emanating from some soul, either by
word of mouth, writings, or by personal contact.
Spirituality is contagious! Therefore spread
it! This is the meaning of this passage.
“Think not that I came to destroy
the law of the prophets: I came not to destroy,
but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you,
Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle
shall in no wise pass away from the law till all
things be accomplished.” (Mat:17-18.)
In this passage Jesus asserted positively
the fact that He was not teaching a new doctrine,
but had come simply to carry on the work of those
who had preceded Him. He asserted the validity
of the Ancient Wisdom, and told that the Law that
had been in force would so continue until heaven and
earth should pass away that is, until the
end of this great World Cycle. In these words
Jesus proclaimed His allegiance to the Occult Teachings.
To those who would claim that He referred to the current
Jewish teachings we would point out the fact that these
he did come to destroy, for Christianity is
opposed to the Jewish formalism and outer teachings.
Jesus referred to the Inner Teachings, not to the
outer religious creeds or forms. He came not to
destroy the old Teachings, but merely to “fulfill,”
that is, to give a new impetus to the Ancient Wisdom.
“Whoever therefore shall break
one of these least commandments, and shall teach
men so, shall be called least in the kingdom
of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them,
he shall be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
For I say unto you, that except your righteousness
shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes
and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into
the kingdom of heaven.” (Mat:19-20.)
Here Jesus cautions against violating
the fundamental occult teachings, or of teaching false
doctrines. He also again bids men to do and preach
the truth. Note the reference to the “kingdom
of heaven.” Again He points out that the
“righteousness” required to gain the “kingdom
of heaven” is a far different thing from the
formalism, ceremonialism and “churchism”
of the scribes and pharisees people who,
in that day, stood for that which the “churchy”
preachers and their bigoted, narrow flock of sheep-like
parishioners stand for today. It requires more
than “faithful performance of church duties”
to enter into the real “kingdom of heaven.”
Jesus was ever a foe of the narrow formalism which
clings close to the empty forms and words, and which
ignores the Spirit. Were He to return today, He
would drive from the temples the horde of money-making
preachers and hypocritical followers who make a mock
of sacred things.
“Ye have heard that it was said
to them of old time, Thou shall not kill; and
whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the
judgment: but I say unto you that every one who
is angry with his brother shall be in danger
of the judgment; and whosoever shall say to his
brother ‘Raca,’ shall be in danger
of the council; and whosoever shall say ‘Thou
fool’ shall be in danger of the hell of
fire. If therefore thou art offering thy
gift at the altar, and there rememberest that
thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy
gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be
reconciled to thy brother and then come and offer
thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly,
while thou art with him; lest haply thine adversary
deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver
thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison.
Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means
come out thence till thou hast paid the last
farthing.” (Mat:21-26.)
These verses emphasize the teachings
that sin consists not only of deeds and actions performed,
but equally of thoughts and desires entertained
and encouraged in the mind. The desire and
thought, made welcome in the mind of a person, is
the seed and germ of the sin or crime, even though
they may never be manifested in action. To wish
to kill is a sin, just as is the deed of killing.
This is an old occult teaching, imparted to all candidates
for Initiation.
“Ye have heard that it was said
Thou shalt not commit adultery, but I say unto
you that every one that looketh on a woman to
lust after her hath committed adultery with her already
in his heart. And if thy right eye causeth thee
to stumble pluck it out and cast it from thee;
for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
members should perish and not thy whole body
be cast into hell. And if thy right hand
causeth thee to offend, cut it off and cast it from
thee, for it is profitable for thee that one of
thy members should perish and not thy whole body
go into hell. It was said also, Whosoever
shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing
of divorcement, but I say unto you that every one
that putteth away his wife, saving for the cause of
fornication, maketh her an adulteress, and whosoever
shall marry her when she is put away committeth
adultery.” (Mat:27-32.)
In this passage, Jesus expressed the
abhorrence of all advanced occultists for the abuse
of the functions of sex. Not only the act, but
the thought behind the act was condemned by him.
The advanced occult teaching is that the function
of the sex organization is entirely that of procreation aught
else is a perversion of nature. Jesus speaks
in strong words to men and women, in this passage,
regarding this great question. The concluding
portion of the passage is a condemnation of the abuse
of the marriage relation, and the privilege of divorce,
which was being strongly agitated in His time.
He aimed a blow at the careless contracting of marriages,
and the consequent careless dissolution of the tie.
Jesus believed in the sacredness of the home life,
and the welfare of the family. His utterance
on this subject is unmistakably clear and forcible.
“Again, ye have heard that it
was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not
forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord
thine oaths: but I say unto you, Swear not at
all; neither by the heaven, for it is the throne
of God; nor by the earth, for it is the footstool
of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the
city of the great King; neither shall thou swear
by thy head, for thou canst not make one hair
white or black. But let your speech be Yea, yea,
Nay, nay: for whatever is more than these
is of the evil one.” (Mat:33-37.)
Here Jesus attacks the custom of swearing,
which was so prevalent in His time among the Jews
and other Oriental peoples. He urges simplicity
and moderation of speech. In this He is true to
the Occult traditions, which teach the value of simple
thought and simple speech to all the Initiates and
the Neophytes.
“Ye have heard that it was said
an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but
I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil,
but whosoever smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn
to him the other also, and if any man would go
to law with thee and take away thy coat, let
him have. And whosoever shall compel thee
to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him
that asketh thee and from him that would borrow of
thee turn not away.” (Mat:38-42.)
In this passage Jesus alludes to the
Law of Non-Resistance, which in its esoteric aspect
is fully understood by all Initiates. This law
is for application on the Mental Plane, and those
who understand it, know that the precepts refer to
the Mental Attitude of the Initiates toward others,
which attitude is in itself a defense against imposition.
Love turneth away Hate and Anger. The high thought
neutralizes the evil designs of others.
“Ye have heard that it was said
Thou shall love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies and pray
for them that persecute you, that ye may be sons
of your Father who is in heaven, for he maketh his
sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth
rain on the just and the unjust. For if
ye love them that love you, what reward have
ye? Do not even the publicans the same? And
if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more
than others? Do not even the Gentiles the
same? Ye therefore shall be perfect as your
heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mat:43-48.)
Here is taught that broad tolerance,
charity and love that form such an important part
of all of the mystic teachings. It is a doctrine
entirely at variance with the orthodox idea of tolerance
only to those who agree with one, or who may live
in accordance with one’s own views of life and
conduct. It is the great broad doctrine of Human
Brotherhood. Jesus teaches that God’s love
is bestowed upon all the just and the unjust and
that this perfect love is the aim and goal of all
who desire to attain to “the kingdom” of
Spirit.
“Take heed that ye do not your
righteousness before men, to be seen of them;
else ye have no reward with your Father who is
in heaven. When, therefore, thou doest alms sound
not a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites
do in the synagogues and in the streets, that
they may have glory of men. Verily I say
unto you They have received their reward. But
when thou doest alms let not thy left hand know
what thy right hand doeth, that thine alms may
be in secret and thy Father, who seeth in secret,
shall recompense thee.” (Mat:1-4.)
This is another denunciation of ostentatious
“churchiness” and “goodness,”
and religious posing. It is a lesson needed as
much today as in the time of Jesus.
“And when ye pray, ye shall not
be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand
and pray in the synagogues and in the corners
of the streets, that they may be seen of men.
Verily I say unto you, They have received their
reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter
into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy
door, pray to thy Father, who is in secret, and
thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.
And in praying use not vain repetitions as the
Gentiles do, for they think that they shall be
heard for their much speaking. Be not therefore
like unto them, for your Father knoweth what
things ye have need of before ye ask him. After
this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father
who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name, Thy
kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven,
so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven
our debtors; And bring us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one. For if
ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly
Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive
not men their trespasses, neither will your Father
forgive your trespasses.” (Mat:5-15.)
Here are the words of Jesus regarding
the subject of Prayer. He cautions against the
ostentatious exhibition of “piety,” so
prevalent in all churches, in all lands, in all times.
He bids one approach the Father in a reverent spirit,
devoid of all public notice. Then He gives to
his disciples the famous “Lord’s Prayer,”
in which is condensed a wealth of true religious instruction
and precept. This glorious prayer needs no special
interpretation. Let all students read the words
themselves, filled with the realisation of the Spirit;
and each will receive a message fitted to his requirements
and development. The Lord’s Prayer is a
very Arcanum of the Mystic Message.
“Moreover, when ye fast, be not,
as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance:
for they disfigure their faces, that they may
be seen of men to fast. Verily I say unto you,
They have received their reward. But, thou,
when thou fastest, anoint thy head and wash thy
face, that thou be not seen of men to fast, but
of thy Father, who is in secret, and thy Father, who
seeth in secret, shall recompense thee.” (Mat:16-18.)
This is a caution against the “sanctimonious”
attitude and pose assumed by certain “good”
people of the churches, who would make a display of
their adherence to and observance of forms. Jesus,
as a true mystic, detested all religious posing and
neglected no opportunities to condemn the same.
“Lay not up for yourselves treasures
upon the earth, where moth and rust consume,
and where thieves break through and steal:
but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
neither moth nor rust doth consume, and where
thieves do not break through and steal:
for where thy treasure is there will thy heart
be also. The lamp of the body is the eye; if
therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body
shall be full of light. But if thine eye
be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness!
No man can serve two masters; for either he will
hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold
to one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve
God and Mammon. Therefore I say unto you,
Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat,
or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body,
what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than
the food, and the body than the raiment?
Behold the birds of the heaven, that they sow
not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns;
and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are
not ye of much more value than they? And which
of you by being anxious can add one cubit unto
the measure of his life? And why are ye
anxious concerning raiment? Consider the
lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not,
neither do they spin, yet I say unto you that
even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed
like one of these. But if God so clothe
the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow
is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe
you, ye of little faith? Be not therefore anxious,
saying, What shall we eat? Or what shall
we drink? Or wherewithal shall we be clothed?
For after all these things do the Gentiles seek;
for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have
need of all these things. But seek ye first then
his kingdom, and his righteousness, and all these
things shall be added unto you. Be not therefore
anxious for the morrow; for the morrow will be
anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the
day is the evil thereof.” (Mat:19-34.)
This is the most remarkable passage
in the New Testament. It is the most remarkable
saying of Jesus of Nazareth. In it is condensed
the whole of the occult teachings regarding the Conduct
of Life. It condenses, in a few lines the entire
doctrine of Karma Yoga that branch of the
Yogi Philosophy. It forms a veritable epitome
of that which has been styled “The New Thought”
as taught and expounded by its various cults and schools.
There is no need of one reading and studying the various
Metaphysical “Sciences” which have sprung
into such favor of late years, if one will but read,
ponder, study and practice the precepts of this wonderful
passage of the Sermon on the Mount. Every sentence
is a gem a crystal of the highest mystic
and occult philosophy. Book after book could
be written on this one passage, and even then the
subject would be but merely approached. The doctrine
of single-mindedness toward the Spirit and the things
of the Spirit, is taught. The folly of being
tied to material things is pointed out. The lesson
of non-attachment is forcibly put. But the great
Truth expounded in this passage is the Power of FAITH.
Faith is the Great Secret of all Occult Teachings
and is the Key to its Inner Mysteries. Faith
is the Master-Key that unlocks the doors of the Castle
of Attainment. We trust that all students of these
lessons will take this single passage from the Sermon
on the Mount and memorize it. Make it a part
of yourself make it a part of your life make
it your rule of action and living. The life taught
by this passage is the true life of the Spirit.
Here is the true Light on the Path, for the guidance
of the feet of all Mystics and Occultists!
“Judge not, that ye be not judged.
For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be
judged, and with what measure ye mete it shall
be measured unto you. And why beholdest thou the
mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest
not the beam that is in thine own eye? Or
how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast
out the mote out of thine eye, and lo, the beam
is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out
first the beam out of thine own eye and then
shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out
of thy brother’s eye.” (Mat:1-5.)
Here Jesus deals another powerful
blow to the self-righteousness of the Pharisaical
“good” people of the sects, creeds and
cults of all lands, time and religions. He warns
against that “Thank God! I am holier than
thou” attitude that so many vain formalists affect
in their dealings with other men. In these immortal
words Jesus has sent ringing down the aeons of time
a scathing rebuke to the hypocritical judges of other
men those men who wish to “reform”
others to conform to their own standards. Out
of the mouth of their Master are many so-called followers
rebuked.
“Give not that which is holy
unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before the
swine, lest haply they trample them under their feet
and turn and rend you.” (Mat:6.)
Here is the warning to Initiates not
to spread out a feast of their highest teachings to
the mob, who with swinish instincts would defile the
Divine Feast, and tear to pieces those who had spread
it for them. The truth of this warning has been
attested by the fate of those glorious souls who,
disregarding it, attempted to give the Truth to the
animal minds of the mob and were done to death for
their folly. Even Jesus Himself met His fate
from neglecting this very rule, for allowing
His sympathy to overcome His judgment.
“Ask and it shall be given you;
seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be
opened unto you: for everyone that asketh
receiveth, and he that seeketh findeth, and to him
that knocketh it shall be opened. Or what
man is there of you who if his son ask him for
a loaf will give him a stone, or if he shall
ask for a fish will give him a serpent? If ye
then being evil know how to give good gifts unto
your children, how much more shall your Father
who is in heaven give good things to them that
ask him? All things therefore whatsoever
ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye
also unto them, for this is the law and the prophecy.”
(Mat:7-12.)
Here is another burning message to
men to live by the light of Faith in the Spirit.
And a warning that unless one would act toward other
men rightly, he could not expect to be dealt with rightly.
It is the lesson of sowing and reaping the
lesson of the Law of Karma. Jesus is most emphatic
in these statements. He does not alone say “Do
this! Do that!” He states emphatically:
“This is the Law!” And so it is men
are punished by their wrong deeds, not for them.
“Enter ye in by the narrow gate,
for wide is the gate and broad is the way that
leadeth to destruction, and many are they that
enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate and
straitened the way that leadeth unto life, and
few are they that find it.” (Mat:13-14.)
This is the highest occult teaching.
How few are they who find their way to the Realization
of their own Divinity? Narrow indeed is the gate
and straitened the way that leadeth to the goal.
The masses follow the broad path, like fools but
few even see the narrow entrance to The Path.
“Beware of false prophets, who
come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly
are ravening wolves. By their fruits ye
shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns,
or figs of thistles? Even so every good
tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt
tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree
cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt
tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that
bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and
cast into the fire. Therefore by their fruits
ye shall know them. Not every one that saith
unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom
of heaven, but he that doeth the will of the Father
who is in heaven. Many will say to me in that
day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name,
and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name
do many mighty works? And then will I profess
unto them, I never knew you; depart from me,
ye that work iniquity.” (Mat:15-23.)
Here is the notable warning against
the perverted use of the occult powers the
prostitution of the Gifts of the Spirit Black
Magic, in short. For, as all well know, the occult
forces may be applied to base as well as worthy uses.
By their fruits shall ye know the good from the evil.
He whose teachings render men weak, sheeplike and cringing,
credulous leaners upon leaders, is a tree that bringeth
forth evil fruit. Such are wolves in sheep’s
clothing, who fatten upon the bodies, substance and
souls of their dupes. But those who lead men to
be Men yea, Super-Men bring forth
the good fruit of the Spirit. Be ye not deceived
by names, words, creeds nor claims nay,
not even by miracles. Look always at the effect
produced the fruits of the tree and
govern yourself accordingly.
“Every one therefore that heareth
these words of mine and doeth them shall be likened
unto a wise man, who built his house upon the
rock, and the rain descended and the floods came
and the winds blew, and beat upon that house, and it
fell not, for it was founded upon the rock.
And every one that heareth these words of mine
and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish
man who built his house upon the sand, and the
rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds
blew and smote upon that house and it fell, and great
was the fall thereof.” (Mat:24-27.)
In these parting words of the Sermon
on the Mount Jesus gave a Message to all who would
hear, or read His words, and profess to be His followers.
He bade such build upon the eternal rock of the Truth the
rock of ages, that had its foundations in the very
basic principles of Being. He warned them against
building upon the shifting sands of theology and dogmatism,
which would be surely swept away by the storms of
Time. Upon the eternal Mystic Truths is Mystic
Christianity founded. And it is still standing
untouched by the storms of criticism, opposition and
knowledge that have swept away many theological edifices
in the past, and which are now beating with renewed
vigor upon the remaining frail structures, which are
even this day quivering under the strain. Mystic
Christianity invites the “New Theology,”
the “Higher Criticism,” the “Criticism
of Science”; for these will only tend to prove
the truths of its fundamental principles. In
Mystic Christianity, Religion, Philosophy and Science
are known to be one and the same thing. There
is no conflict between Science and Religion; Philosophy
and Religion; or Philosophy and Science. They
are all but names for the One Truth. There be
but one Truth there cannot be more than
one. And so call it by the name of Religion the
name of Science, the name of Philosophy it
matters not, for the same thing is meant. There
is naught but Truth nothing else really
exists. All that is not Truth is Illusion, Maya,
Nothing. And Mystic Christianity is based upon
the Rock of Truth, fearing not the winds nor the storms
that try out the stability of all structures of thought.
Like its founder, it has always existed always
will exist from the Beginningless Beginning
to the Endless Ending. The same yesterday, today,
and tomorrow.