The Law of Assumption as a Christian?

April 19, 2024

Is it possible or is it contradictory?

It is, yes, but you have to be careful to continuously love God with all of your heart, and with all of your strength first and foremost. You also have to be careful to not start to believe in some false claims, mostly by ignorant coaches, and naturally, you can not deny Jesus, like some coaches do. As for the “I AM God of my reality” concept, safe to say that if you belive that you are not a christian…. Here is a checklist to follow:

Using the Law of Assumption as a Christian requires keeping your beliefs and practices in accordance with the principles of your faith.

Christian Checklist:

Follow the Ten Commandments:

It seems obvious that as a Christian, it’s essential to adhere to the moral guidelines outlined in the Ten Commandments. Still, many Christians are not taking the ten commandments serious anymore. This should be a given. The first four commandments are about your relationship with God, and the final six are about our relationships with each other. These commandments provide a framework for ethical living and promote virtues such as love, honesty, and integrity. They are given by God to Moses, they STILL apply, they have NOT gone out of style. By following these commandments, you uphold the Law of God, and you maintain a righteous path in both your actions and intentions.

Avoid Ritualization and Idolization:

THIS is very important, MANY people treat the Law of assumption like some kind of sorcery. “What should I do now” they wonder. NOTHING! Just live your life normal. WHAT made anyone think that law of assumption has any ritual steps? Who told you that? There is nothing to deo. When applying the Law of Assumption, it’s main point is to avoid ritualizing or idolizing the desired outcome. This is even MORE important for a Christian, otherwise you break the fist commandment. Instead of placing undue emphasis on specific rituals or practices, focus on cultivating a genuine relationship with God and trusting in His plan for your life. Avoid the temptation to idealize, or put on a pedestal aka idolize the outcome or elevate it to the status of a false deity. Instead, maintain humility and ALWAYS surrender to God.

Don’t Put Your Vice on an Altar:

In the pursuit of desires or goals, it’s important not to prioritize them above your devotion to God. Avoid placing your desires on an altar and worshipping them as the ultimate goal. Instead, keep your heart pure by focusing on God’s will and seek His guidance in all aspects of your life. Non-Christians who use LOA tend to develop OBSESSION, a very harmful state of mind. Remember that true fulfillment comes from serving ( serving God not things or people) and living according to His purpose, rather than from the attainment of worldly desires. If you live to serve that thing you are manifesting you become its slave, and never its master. You can not serve two masters.

Imagination is not literally God, but it does create

The Law of Assumption entails taking responsibility for the power of your own imagination and acknowledging both its strength and fragility.
It involves confronting the capabilities of your mind and recognizing the impact your thoughts and beliefs can have on your reality.
While Neville Goddard asserts the potency of our imagination, suggesting it “is God”, it’s obviously not. Distorted interpretations arise from this claim, so ground our faith in the historical, factual, and spiritual truths of the Bible.
Denying the reality of Jesus by claiming that the imagination is God, nothing else, undermines the very essence of Christianity. As believers, we uphold the truth of Jesus Christ and His resurrection, recognizing Him is the cornerstone of our faith.
Our imagination reflects God’s image in which we were created.
It is a unique aspect of humanity, distinguishing us from other creatures.
With this gift comes responsibility to use it for good and to know God’s purpose, to LOVE.
However, our imagination can also be corrupted, leading us astray just like it did with Lucifer, corrupted by an inflated ego….
We must choose to use and direct our imagination, or fail to use it and relinquish it to whatever force may take over it.

“I AM God”?

No, you are not. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” – Genesis We are created, HE is the creator. The creator is not created, but we are.
But we DO have creative powers, just like our creator. “And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.”– Genesis

Finally, remember:

Jesus should not be altered or distorted by any groups, fight back if you hear a different Jesus preached! Jesus is NOT “Your own wonderful human imagination” (Neville Goddard) he is historically factual, and he is God, our Lord and savior.
Law of assumption coaches can sometimes be influenced by dark forces. Look around and you will see what I mean…Demonic spirits are ripe in the field of manifestation.
The desire for control can lead to obsession, keep your ego small and humble, know who is in control, only God, not you.
Christians acknowledge Satan’s attempts to draw people away from God, other people do not believe in God or Satan, but we do. Recognize attempts of satan to take you away from God.
Upholding the Ten Commandments is essential in resisting negative influences. Some rely only on “the golden rule” but you have ten commandments, not one rule.
In all things pray. For we do not fight against flesh and blood…We already know how to be led by God in spirit! We don’t even need manifesting or LOA, and isn’t that good news!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Philippians 4.6

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Are you acting on your disease?

April 16, 2024

Acting on the WORD, or acting driven by our circumstances or problems.

The fact is: -I have this illness, or this addiction.

The fact is: – I have these neighbors who harass me…

“The facts” are what you live by, and this is post is about how you turn Gods light out in your life, so that you can’t see where you are going, and to stop living by the facts and start living by faith.

Acting on the TRUTH of God’s word.

This post is dedicated to a reader who has this problem of acting on her problem.

Whenever there is a problem, this individual acts on the problem. Is this you? Do you also act on your problems? Right now, she hates the way her neighbor make her feel, so she wants to move out even before she has another place to live. In the past she gave up a job that she didn’t like only to find that she doesn’t have money to pay the rent, she contacted me a few days before eviction… She is acting on her PROBLEM.

Act on the truth of God, don’t act on your problem.

Faith in God’s Word

Act on THE WORD, in faith. Don’t act ON YOUR PROBLEM in faith. There is a difference, and the difference is in the outcome.

Your blessing doesn’t come if you act on your problem, your disease, your demons, or your addiction. Your blessing comes when you act IN FAITH ON THE WORD.

So many people read a sentence or two out of the Bible and then act like an expert in “manifesting”… My eyes have really opened to the confused thinking that people have been operating under. Maybe you stumbled on manifesting, and now, suddenly you know everything. You quote the Bible left and right, with authority, but you have NEVER read the Bible. Is this you?

When I say, ACT ON THE WORD, the word I am talking about is the Bible. MEDITATE on the word. Become the word. Read the word everyday. This is your manual. It is the law of the kingdom of heaven. Let the word IN to your heart and soul so that you know what the word says BY YOUR SPIRIT. The word will change you and you will walk by faith in the word, not faith in the facts. You will walk by faith in the Holy Spirit, not faith in your problems.

You are not God and you do not have the perspective that God has.

God will NEVER bless your problems. God’s word exists in the heavens, in the kingdom of God, and because it exists there, it is already settled here.

Your blessing is only one action away, an action IN GOD’S word.

A refusal to act on your problem, circumstance, illness or addiction. Because you are not God, you don’t know the repercussions of s single act of faith. Even if it seems small or insignificant, act on the word of God. You don’t know the repercussions of acting on one problem. DON’T act on the problem.

Stop acting out your doubt!

So you don’t ‘feel it” yet? You don’t hear the word of God?

You will.

AFTER you stop acting on your problems.

It comes little by little, sometimes it comes as one big revelation, either way it comes AFTER you stop acting on your doubt, so stop. You take the first step, of acting in faith and obedience to his word.

You asked for ALL OF THOSE BLESSINGS but when you come upon what is a necessary circumstance you freak out and you act on the problem, you start going all Karen on people, you make phone calls and ask for the manager, you start talking about lawsuits… is this you?

You ask for the Blessings, NOW you have to be led by the Holy Spirit. Act in FAITH OF THE WORD.

“Turn at my rebuke, surely I will pour out my spirit on you, I will make my words known to you.”-Proverbs.

Yes, this means STOP acting on your doubts, and turn around, instead BE STILL, and walk in the truth, and the truth will set you free. YOU have to take the first step by NOT acting on that doubt.

I Want to hear God’s Voice

When you read the Bible every day, a little bit at least, God is reading you, and he tends to your needs.

“In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God and the word WAS God. “

The word is the Bible. The Bible IS GOD. The word IS the Holy Spirit of God.

To know God’s voice you must know his will, and his will is his word. You don’t have to guess, you just have to read.

You do not have to break a mental sweat, because you are not so much understanding, as you are letting HIM read YOU.

His will is his inheritance for you. Think of will as a will that your parents leave you.

His word is the password to the vault where your will has been left.

His WILL (inheritance) is his WORD (password to the vault). When you read his word, you are receiving his inheritance even if you don’t understand what you are reading. You are receiving the password into your heart, by giving access to the Holy Spirit into your heart, mind and soul. The word IS the Holy Spirit. By reading, you are hearing the voice of God.

It is easy, don’t listen to people who say that this is hard, or that it takes time. Just have faith in GOD’S word, read it, and walk in his word.

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How To Forgive Others

March 24, 2024

Forgiveness isn’t always easy, but it is necessary to learn how to forgive in order to live a full life. Unforgiveness leads to holding back kindness, and eventually it leads to bitterness.

The Bible asks us to forgive seven times seventy. This is a reminder of how many times our father has forgiven us. The number is really infinite.

It is like the prayer say, Forgive my trespasses as I forgive those who trespass against me. There is no end to how much we have to forgive… None of us is a perfect humans, we all need forgiveness, and likewise, we need to learn how to forgive.

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

Turn the other cheek

He tells us to love and d o good to those who hurt us and pray for those who persecute us, and this is how He tells us to be more like Him.

So many are striving to “have Christ consiousness” but fail to see that this means also to forgive those who hurt us. Forgive them for they know not what they do.. Christ consiousness can not really be possessed by us, but we can strive to forgive, like He forgave. We are all called to forgive like He did, while the injury was inflicted, blood pouring, and life leaving his body. Forgive them, for they know not what they do… He forgives us for committing the most horrific act of all, of killing the messiah, who spread the word of love. He knows that they were under a cloud of hatred, that there was nothing they could do to understand who he was. later, many understood, and we too are like that. Later, we understand. We extend this to our brothers and sister by understanding that LATER, they will understand. When, we don’t know, it is not up to us.

Before knowing Christ, forgiveness is hard. It takes years to forgive some things, I know this from experience, it is my testimony, but once he helps it is easy.

Really, there are things that feel unforgiveable. With Christ, spiritual heart surgery is performed, and forgiveness is deep and complete.

With unforgiveness, our hearts are hard, we can’t see clearly, and resentment clouds our judgement. With a sincere prayer, to Jesus, to extend the same extraordinary mercy that He has bestowed upon us, on those who hurt us, we are free.

How? Like this:

Think what good you can do for that person who caused you to suffer, in prayer, ask for their good, for Jesus to bless them. That is it. Simply state that you are forgiving, and ask for their blessing. Then do it again the next day. Keep praying until you stop feeling uptight and uneasy about it. He will help you. When you forgive them, YOU heal.

Forgiving is a reminder to be merciful, as He is merciful to us.

Before you pray, Before you ask for things:

^”And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”

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Christianity spread by love or the sword?

March 24, 2024

Christianity spread by love or the sword?

For Christianity, the idea is that the spread of the faith was primarily through peaceful means such as preaching, missionary work, and acts of love and compassion towards others. This includes the early Christians sharing their beliefs through personal testimony, charitable works, and community building rather than through coercion or force. In fact, early Christians were persecuted, not the persecutors.

On the other hand, as the phrase “Islam spread by the sword” suggests, Islam’s expansion was associated with military conquests and the imposition of Islamic rule through warfare. Historically, Islam did indeed spread through military campaigns, particularly during the early Islamic conquests in the 7th and 8th centuries, which saw the rapid expansion of the Islamic caliphate across large parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. In fact, historical evidence to suggest that Muhammad’s teachings faced resistance initially and gained more traction after successful military campaigns. This pattern is documented in various historical accounts and analyses of the early Islamic expansion, hence the expression “Islam spread by the sword”, the conversions to Islam were made at the point of the sword, conquered peoples were given the choice of “conversion or death.”

Both Christianity and Islam have experienced periods of peaceful coexistence and conflict throughout their histories, and the spread of each religion has been influenced by a variety of factors including cultural, political, and socio-economic dynamics.

How did Christianity actually spread?

Christianity did not typically spread by military conquest in the same manner as Islam did during its early expansion. Instead, Christianity initially spread through peaceful means such as missionary work, preaching, and the establishment of communities of believers.

The early Christians continued to spread the word in spite of facing persecution and often martyrdom. During the early centuries of Christianity the gospel was written thousands of times on papyrus and spread throughout the world.

The Roman Empire Converts

After the Roman Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity in the early 4th century, Christianity became the favored religion of the Roman Empire, and there were instances where military force was used to promote and defend the faith. For example, there were conflicts between Christians and non-Christians within the Roman Empire, as well as campaigns against “pagans” and heretical Christian sects.

Constantine was initially a follower of the traditional Roman religion, which included belief in multiple deities and cult practices. However, according to historical accounts, Constantine experienced a significant religious experience before the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD.

According to tradition, Constantine saw a vision of a cross in the sky along with the words “In this sign, conquer” or similar phrases. This event, known as the “Vision of the Cross,” reportedly led Constantine to convert to Christianity or at least to adopt Christian symbols and beliefs.

Following his victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge, Constantine issued the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, which granted religious tolerance to Christians within the Roman Empire.

This marked a significant shift in Roman policy towards Christianity, as it went from being persecuted to being accepted and eventually becoming the state religion under Constantine’s rule. Whether Constantine truly believed in Jesus Christ or not, is unsure, but what IS sure, is that he changed the history of Christianity.

Prior to the Edict of Milan in 313 AD, Christians suffered persecution within the Roman Empire. From the first century onwards, Christians faced sporadic persecution from various Roman emperors, primarily because their beliefs and practices were seen as incompatible with traditional Roman religion (Roman Gods) and societal norms.

Emperors such as Nero, Domitian, and Diocletian were known for their harsh policies against Christians, which included imprisonment, torture, and execution. The intensity of persecution varied by time and place within the empire, with some regions experiencing more severe persecution than others.

The Edict of Milan marked a significant turning point by granting religious tolerance to Christians and effectively ending state-sponsored persecution.

But What About the Crusades?

The Crusades, which began in the late 11th century, (400 years after the invasion of Islam) were a series of military campaigns launched by Christian powers in response to Muslim conquests of Christian lands in the Eastern Mediterranean region, particularly the Holy Land. While the Crusades were justified by religious rhetoric and aimed to reclaim territories considered sacred by Christians, they also involved significant military action and violence against both Muslims and other non-Christian groups.

Throughout history, there have been instances where Christianity spread through military conquest or forceful conversion, although they were not as prevalent as in some other religions.

The Spanish Inquisition, for example, was a period of religious persecution in Spain and its territories aimed at rooting out heresy among converted Jews and Muslims, as well as Protestants.

During the Crusades, which spanned several centuries, Christian armies launched military campaigns to reclaim Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslim control.

These historical events have contributed to the perception that Christianity spread through coercion or force in some cases. However, it’s essential to recognize that such instances occurred within specific historical contexts and do not represent the entirety of Christian history.

Today, just like in early Christianity, Christians advocate for peaceful evangelism and conversion through personal testimony rather than coercion or violence.

A History of Charity, the Overlooked Truth

Christian organizations and institutions, including hospitals, charities, schools, homeless shelters, and various social service agencies, are widespread globally. These organizations play a significant role in providing humanitarian aid, addressing social issues, and supporting communities in need. Christian charities and missions often prioritize serving the marginalized, vulnerable, and impoverished, regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity, or background. Their work extends to areas such as healthcare, education, disaster relief, poverty alleviation, and community development, making a substantial impact on individuals and societies worldwide.

The tradition of charity in Christianity has deep historical roots, dating back to the early followers of Jesus Christ. The concept of charity, or caring for the less fortunate, is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus and is reflected in the actions of the early Christian communities.

One of the oldest Christian hospitals still in existence is the Hospital of Santa Cruz in Toledo, Spain. Founded in the early 16th century, it was established by Cardinal Juan Pardo de Tavera to provide medical care for the poor and needy. While the Hospital of Santa Cruz is one of the oldest Christian hospitals, the tradition of Christian charity predates it by many centuries. These acts of charity are rooted in the teachings of Jesus to love one another and to show compassion to those who are suffering. Christian charity has had a profound impact on societies around the world, providing vital support and assistance to countless individuals and communities throughout history.

Christianity is not a “white religion”

Christianity has a long history in Africa, dating back to the early centuries of the Church. The spread of Christianity in Africa occurred through various means, including missionary efforts, trade routes, and cultural exchanges. Ancient Christian communities existed in regions such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and North Africa, and Christianity became deeply rooted in these areas long before it reached parts of Europe. For example, the Ethiopian Bible, also known as the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Canon, is one of the oldest Christian scriptures in the world. It contains several ancient texts that are not found in other Christian canons, including the King James Bible. The Ethiopian Bible includes the books of the Old Testament, known as the “Tewahedo” or “Books of the Covenant,” as well as additional books such as the Book of Enoch, the Book of Jubilees, and the Ascension of Isaiah.

Christianity is not inherently tied to any specific race or ethnicity. Throughout its history, Christianity has been embraced by people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and skin colors. The perception of Christianity as a “white” religion is simply a misconception of the West.

In recent centuries, Christianity has spread to various parts of the world, including Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, through missionary work, colonization, and migration. Today, Christianity is practiced by people of all races and ethnicities, making it one of the most globally diverse religions.

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“The Way” and Early Christians

March 24, 2024

The term “The Way” was used to refer to the early followers of Jesus Christ in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Acts. These early Christians were distinct in their beliefs, practices, and way of life.

Ananias son of Nedebeus (Hebrew: חנניה בן נדבאי Ḥananyá ben Nadváy “…(son of) the philanthropist”) was a high priest AD 47 to 58, who presided during the trials of the apostle Paul at Jerusalem and Caesarea. Excerpt from the book of Acts, Paul addressing Ananias:

“When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so I gladly make my defense. You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple, or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city. And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man”. -Paul, from the book of Acts 24: 10-16

THE WAY

Origin of the Term: The term “The Way” originated from Jesus’ own words in John 14:6, where he said, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” This statement emphasized Jesus as the exclusive path to salvation and eternal life.
Beliefs: The early Christians believed in the divinity of Jesus Christ, his death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins, and the promise of eternal life through faith in him. They also adhered to the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels and transmitted orally by the apostles.
Practices: Early Christians were known for their devotion to prayer, fellowship, and the breaking of bread (communion or the Lord’s Supper). They gathered regularly for worship, mutual support, and the proclamation of the Gospel. They also practiced baptism as a symbol of repentance and commitment to Christ.
Community and Brotherhood: The early Christians formed close-knit communities characterized by love, care for one another, and sharing of resources. They demonstrated unity and solidarity, transcending social, cultural, and ethnic barriers.
Persecution and Martyrdom: Early Christianity faced persecution from various quarters, including Jewish authorities and the Roman Empire. Despite the risks, many early Christians remained steadfast in their faith, even to the point of martyrdom.
Connection to Jesus and the Apostles: While not all early Christians personally knew Jesus or the apostles, many were likely influenced by those who had direct contact with them. The apostles played a crucial role in spreading the Gospel and establishing Christian communities throughout the Roman Empire.
Meaning of Their Religion: For early Christians, their faith was not merely a set of beliefs or rituals but a way of life rooted in their relationship with Jesus Christ. It provided them with hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging to the family of God. Their faith empowered them to live transformed lives and to bear witness to the love and grace of God in a world hostile to their beliefs.

Overall, the early Christians known as “The Way” were characterized by their commitment to following Jesus Christ, living out his teachings, and proclaiming the Good News (Gospel) of salvation to all people.

SET APART

The term “The Way” indicates a way of living that set Christians apart. It encompasses a holistic approach to life that goes beyond mere religious rituals or observances. Here’s how “The Way” signifies a distinct way of living:

Lifestyle of Faith: Being part of “The Way” meant embracing a lifestyle of faith and discipleship centered on Jesus Christ. It involved living out the teachings of Jesus in everyday life, including love for God and neighbor, forgiveness, compassion, and humility.
Transformation of Character: Followers of “The Way” sought to embody the values and virtues of the Kingdom of God in their conduct and interactions. They aspired to personal transformation.
Community and Fellowship: “The Way” emphasized the importance of community and fellowship among believers. Early Christians supported one another, shared their possessions, and cared for those in need, reflecting the communal nature of their faith.
Ethical Conduct: Followers of “The Way” adhered to ethical principles that distinguished them from the broader society. They upheld principles of honesty, integrity, purity, and justice, even in the face of persecution or social pressure to compromise.
Witness and Mission: Living as part of “The Way” also meant being a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel and actively engaging in the mission of spreading the Good News. Early Christians shared their faith boldly and sought to make disciples of all nations.
Counter-cultural Values: “The Way” stood in contrast to the prevailing values and practices of the surrounding culture. Early Christians prioritized spiritual values over materialism, humility over pride, and service over self-interest.
Sacrificial Love: At the heart of “The Way” was sacrificial love modeled after the example of Jesus Christ. Early Christians were willing to endure persecution, hardship, and even martyrdom for the sake of their faith and their commitment to love God and others.

The Way, The Truth and The Life

Being part of “The Way” was not just about religious observance but about embracing a transformative way of life that reflected the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. It is a journey of faith, obedience, and radical love, and this set early Christians apart and continues to inspire believers today.

“The Way” encompasses not just a set of beliefs or rituals but also a way of life guided by the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ, and The Holy Spirit.

“The Way” was the personal relationship with Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, which empowered believers to live out their faith authentically and to bear witness to others through their words, actions, and lives.

What is a “Witness”

In an analogy of a courtroom, a witness and a lawyer serve distinct roles:

Witness: A witness is someone who provides testimony based on their personal knowledge or experience. Their role is to share what they have seen, heard, or otherwise experienced relevant to the case. Witnesses are called upon to testify to the facts of the matter under consideration, and their testimony is expected to be truthful, accurate, and based on firsthand observation or knowledge. In essence, witnesses serve to provide evidence and offer insight into the events or circumstances in question.
Lawyer: On the other hand, a lawyer is a legal professional who represents one of the parties involved in the case. Lawyers are trained in the law and are responsible for advocating on behalf of their clients’ interests. Their role is to present arguments, make legal objections, cross-examine witnesses, and offer legal interpretations and strategies to support their clients’ positions. Unlike witnesses, lawyers do not offer firsthand testimony but instead rely on legal knowledge, research, and argumentation to advance their case. They work within the framework of legal procedures and rules to advocate for their clients’ rights and objectives.

A witness and lawyer serve different functions. Witnesses provide firsthand testimony based on their personal knowledge or experience, while lawyers represent the interests of their clients by presenting legal arguments and strategies within the framework of the law. A Christian is called to be a witness. To testify.

Should You Be A Witness?

The unique aspect of Christian witnessing or testifying lies in its personal and experiential nature. Unlike some other religions that may focus primarily on rituals, doctrines, or philosophical teachings, Christianity places a strong emphasis on the personal relationship between the believer and God through Jesus Christ.

Christian witnessing involves sharing one’s personal experiences of encountering Jesus Christ and the transformation that comes from faith in Him. It goes beyond mere intellectual assent to doctrinal beliefs and involves sharing the impact of Jesus’ teachings and presence of The Holy Spirit in one’s life.

This personal testimony is often marked by authenticity, vulnerability, and sincerity, as believers share how their lives have been changed by their faith in Jesus Christ. It is not just about imparting information but about sharing the reality of God’s love, grace, and power in their lives. Are you a witness?

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The Five Secrets of Our Lady Of Lourdes

March 22, 2024

Bernadette Soubirous was born on January 7, 1844, in the town of Lourdes, located in the Pyrenees mountains of southwestern France. She was the eldest of six children in her family. In 1858, when Bernadette was just 14 years old, she reported experiencing a series of visions of the Virgin Mary in a grotto near Lourdes.

These visions, which occurred over a period of several months, eventually led to the development of the famous Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, which has since become one of the most visited Marian shrines in the world. Bernadette’s visions and the subsequent events at Lourdes attracted widespread attention and continue to be the subject of devotion and pilgrimage for millions of Catholics and other visitors each year.

Five Secret Prophesies

The five prophecies revealed by Our Lady of Lourdes to Saint Bernadette include predictions about the future of humanity, spanning from technological advancements to global conflicts and spiritual awakenings. These prophecies, initially kept secret due to their sensitive nature, have since been unveiled and interpreted by scholars and religious figures.

Prediction of Lourdes as a Center for Healing: One of the secrets predicted that Lourdes would become a renowned center for both physical and spiritual healing, with millions of people visiting for renovation.
Development of Electric Energy: The second prophecy foretold the development of new technologies, including the harnessing of electricity. The Blessed Virgin Mary encouraged Bernadette to use electric energy and predicted the invention of machines that would make humans independent during nighttime.
Rise of Evil in Germany and World War II: The third prophecy spoke of a terrible evil rising in Germany, causing harm to most of Europe. This prophecy, made in 1858, is interpreted as referring to Adolf Hitler and the devastation of World War II.
Prediction of Space Exploration: The fourth prophecy dealt with space exploration, foreseeing that humans would one day be able to fly and walk on the moon, around 1970. This concept was unimaginable in the 1800s.
End of the Age of Science and Return to Christianity: The fifth secret predicts the end of the age of science and the advent of a new age of faith, with millions returning to Christianity. It also warns against the arrogance of physicians and their creation of scientific abominations. This prophecy also forecasts a battle between Christian nations and followers of Muhammad, followed by a century of peace and joy as all nations embrace Christianity.

These prophecies are said to resonate with other messages from visionaries, warning of the dangers of unchecked scientific advancements and experimentation.

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The Secrets at La Salette

March 14, 2024

The secrets of La Salette refer to a series of prophecies and revelations reportedly given by the Virgin Mary to two shepherd children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, during an apparition at La Salette, France, in 1846. The secrets of La Salette resurfaced and gained attention within the Church in the late 19th century, around the 1870s.

So what ARE the secrets?

The Secrets Of La Salette:

The Secrets of La Salette: Maximin’s secret

The text of the secret given by the Virgin Mary to Maximin Giraud at La Salette, France in September of 1846.

1. ‘Three fourths of France will lose the faith, and the fourth part, which will retain it, will practice it lukewarmly.’

2. ‘Peace will be given to the world only when men will be converted.’

3. ‘A protestant nation from the north will convert to the faith and, by means of this nation, the other nations will return to the faith.’

4. ‘The pope who will come after this one will not be roman.’

5. ‘And when men will convert, God will restore peace to the world.’

6. ‘Afterwards this peace will be disturbed by the monster.’

7. ‘And the monster will arrive at the end of the nineteenth century or at the latest at the commencement of the twentieth.’

8. ‘In this time the Antichrist will be born of a nun of Hebraic descent, a false Virgin, who will have communication with the ancient serpent, with the master of impurity and putrefaction. His father will be a Bishop. He will perform false miracles and subsist only on vitiating faith. He will have his brethren, who will be children of evil but not incarnate devils like himself. Soon they will be at the head of armies, supported by the legions of hell.’

9. ‘Up, ye children of light, and fight! For behold, the age of ages, the end, the extremity is at hand! The Church passes into darkness. The world will be in a state of consternation, perplexity and confusion.’

10. On Henoch and Elias: ‘They will suddenly appear on earth full of the spirit of God, when the Church becomes darkened and the world in terrible agony. They will convert those of good will and comfort the oppressed Christians. With the help of the Holy Spirit, they will have great success against the heresies of the Antichrist. But in the end they will be delivered unto death.’

The Secrets of La Salette: Melanie’s secret

The text, in English, of the secret given by the Virgin Mary to Melanie Mathieu (Calvat) at La Salette, France in September of 1846. (The words in italics are Melanie’s comments concerning the Virgin Mary’s words.)

1. ‘Melanie, what I am going to tell you now will not always be secret. You will be allowed to publish it in 1858.’

2. ‘The priests, ministers of my Son, the priests, by their bad life, by their irreverences and their impiety in celebrating the holy mysteries, by love of money, love of honor and of pleasures, the priests have become cesspools of impurity. Yes, the priests are asking for vengeance, and vengeance is suspended over their heads. Woe to the priests and to persons consecrated to God, who by their infidelities and their bad life are crucifying anew my Son! The sins of persons consecrated to God cry out towards Heaven and call for vengeance, and see how vengeance is at their doors, because there is no longer found anyone to implore mercy and forgiveness for the people; there are no longer generous souls, there is no longer anyone worthy to offer the Victim without blemish to the Eternal on behalf of the world.’

3. ‘God is going to strike in a manner without example.’

4. ‘Woe to the inhabitants of the earth! God is going to exhaust His wrath, and no one will be able to take himself away from so many afflictions combined.’

5. ‘The leaders, the guides of the people of God have neglected prayer and penance, and the demon has obscured their intelligence; they have become these wandering stars that the old devil will drag along with his tail to make them perish. God will permit the old serpent to place divisions among rulers, in all societies and in all families; physical and moral pains will be suffered; God will abandon men to themselves, and will send chastisements which will follow one after another for more than thirty-five years.’

6. ‘Society is on the eve of the most terrible scourges and of the greatest events; one must expect to be ruled with an iron rod and to drink the chalice of the wrath of God.’

7. ‘May the Vicar of my Son, the sovereign Pontiff Pius IX, no longer leave Rome after the year 1859; but may he be firm and generous, may he fight with the weapons of faith and love; I will be with him.’

8. ‘May he be wary of Napoleon; his heart is double, and when he will want to be at the same time Pope and emperor, soon God will withdraw from him: he is this eagle who, wanting always to raise himself up, will fall on the sword which he wanted to use in order to force the peoples to raise him up.’

9. ‘Italy will be punished for her ambition in wanting to shake off the yoke of the Lord of Lords; also she will be delivered over to war; blood will flow on all sides; the Churches will be closed or desecrated; the priests, the religious will be hunted; they will be made to die, and to die a cruel death. Several will abandon the faith, and the number of priests and religious who will separate themselves from the true religion will be great; Among these persons there will be found even some Bishops.’

10. ‘May the Pope keep himself on guard against the performers of miracles, because the time has come when the most astonishing wonders will take place on the earth and in the air.’

11. ‘In the year 1864, Lucifer with a great number of demons will be unleashed from hell; they will abolish the faith little by little and even in persons consecrated to God; they will blind them in such a way that barring a particular grace these persons will take on the spirit of these bad angels: several religious houses will lose the faith entirely and will lose many souls.’

12. ‘Bad books will abound on earth, and the spirits of darkness will spread everywhere a universal slackening in all that concerns the service of God; they will have a very great power over nature: there will be churches to serve these spirits. Some persons will be transported from one place to another by these bad spirits and even some priests, because they will not be guiding themselves by the good spirit of the Gospel, which is a spirit of humility, charity and zeal for the glory of God. The dead and the just will be made to revive.’ [That is to say that these dead will take the appearance of just souls who had lived on earth, so as to better mislead men: these so-called resurrected dead, who will be nothing other than the demon under these appearances, will preach another Gospel contrary to the one of the true Christ Jesus, denying the existence of heaven, or they may also be the souls of the damned. All these souls will appear as if united to their bodies.] ‘There will be in all places extraordinary wonders, because the true faith is dying out and because false light enlightens the world. Woe to the Princes of the Church who will not be occupied except to pile riches upon riches, to safeguard their authority and to dominate with pride.’

13. ‘The Vicar of my Son will have much to suffer, because for a time the Church will be delivered over to great persecutions: this will be the time of darkness; the Church will have a frightful crisis.’

14. ‘The holy faith of God being forgotten, each individual will want to be guided by himself and to be superior to his peers. Civil and ecclesiastical powers will be abolished, all order and all justice will be trampled underfoot; one will see only homicides, hatred, jealousy, lying and discord, without love for country, or for family.’

15. ‘The holy Father will suffer much. I will be with him until the end to receive his sacrifice.’

16. ‘The wicked will make an attempt several times on his life without power to do harm to his days; but neither he, nor his successor [who will not reign long,] will see the triumph of the Church of God.’

17. ‘Civil rulers will have all one same design which will be to abolish, and to make disappear all religious principle, in order to make way for materialism, atheism, spiritualism and all kinds of vices.’

18. ‘In the year 1865, the abomination will be seen in holy places; in convents, the flowers of the Church will be decayed and the demon will make himself as the king of hearts. May those who are at the head of religious communities keep themselves on guard for persons whom they must receive, because the demon will use of all his malice in order to introduce into religious orders persons devoted to sin, for disorders and the love of carnal pleasures will be spread by all the earth.’

19. ‘France, Italy, Spain and England will be in war; blood will flow in the streets; Frenchman will fight with Frenchman, Italian with Italian; subsequently there will be a general war which will be appalling. For a time, God will no longer be mindful of France or Italy, because the Gospel of Jesus Christ is no longer known. The wicked will deploy all their malice; they will kill themselves, they will massacre themselves mutually even in the houses.’

20. ‘At the first stroke of His lightning sword, the mountains and the whole of nature will tremble with terror, because the disorders and the crimes of men pierce the vault of the heavens. Paris will be burned and Marseilles engulfed; several great cities will be shaken and engulfed by earthquakes: it will be believed that all is lost: only homicides will be seen, only the noise of weapons and blasphemies will be heard. The just will suffer much; their prayers, their penances and their tears will climb even up to heaven and all the people of God will ask for forgiveness and mercy, and will ask for my help and my intercession. Then Jesus Christ by an act of His justice and of His great mercy for the just, will command to His angels that all His enemies be put to death. All at once the persecutors of the Church of Jesus Christ and all men devoted to sin will perish, and the earth will become like a desert. Then peace, the reconciliation of God with men will be made; Jesus Christ will be served, adored and glorified; charity will flower everywhere. The new kings will be the right arm of the holy Church, which will be strong, humble, pious, poor, zealous and imitator of the virtues of Jesus Christ. The Gospel will be preached everywhere and men will make great progress in the faith, because there will be unity among the workers of Jesus Christ and because men will live in the fear of God.’

21. ‘This peace among men will not be long; 25 years of abundant harvests will make them forget that the sins of men are the cause of all the pains which come upon the earth.’

22. ‘A forerunner of the antichrist with his troops from several nations will fight against the true Christ, the only Savior of the world; he will spill much blood, and will want to annihilate the worship of God in order to make himself be looked upon as a God.’

23. ‘The earth will be struck all kinds of plagues [in addition to pestilence and famine which will be general]; there will be wars until the last war, which will then be made by the ten kings of the antichrist, which kings will have all one same design and will be the only ones who will rule the world. Before these arrive, there will be a type of false peace in the world; one will think only about amusing oneself; the wicked will deliver themselves over to all kinds of sin, but the children of the holy Church, the children of the faith, my true imitators, will grow in the love of God and in the virtues which are dear to me. Happy the humble souls guided by the Holy Spirit! I will fight with them until they arrive at the fullness of the age.’

24. ‘Nature is asking for vengeance for men, and she shudders with terror in waiting for that which must come upon the earth soiled with crimes.’

25. ‘Tremble, earth and you who make profession of serving Jesus Christ and who on the inside you adore yourselves, tremble; for God is going to deliver you over to His enemy, because the holy places are in corruption; many convents are no longer houses of God, but the pastures of Asmodeas and his sort.’

26. ‘It will be during this time that the antichrist will be born of a Hebrew religious, of a false Virgin who will have communication with the old serpent, the master of impurity; his father will be Bishop; at birth, he will vomit blasphemies, he will have teeth; in a word, this will be the devil incarnate; he will let out frightening cries, he will perform wonders, he will nourish himself only on impurities. He will have brothers who, although they will not be like him demons incarnate, will be children of evil; at 12 years, they will make themselves noticed by their brilliant victories which they will win; soon, they will each be at the head of armies, assisted by the legions of hell.’

[Melanie also commented on this point, as follows: ‘It is said that the antichrist will be the devil incarnate, that is to say that he will be entirely possessed. I have seen that the good God does not permit the demon to personally incarnate himself in a human soul and body, but that the demon under a visible form will have familiar relations with the parents of the antichrist, and that they will consecrate him to his service from the first moment of his existence.’

27. ‘The seasons will be changed, the earth will produce only bad fruits, the stars will lose their regular movements, the moon will reflect only a feeble reddish light; water and fire will give to the globe of the earth convulsive movements and horrible earthquakes which will cause to be engulfed mountains, cities [etc.].’

[The editor of the 1904 edition adds the following note concerning this paragraph: ‘I have from Melanie that this etc. is not made part of the text. The Blessed Virgin showed her other cataclysms without naming them and without pronouncing the word etc. ’ (Le Secret De Melanie, p.57.)]

28. ‘Rome will lose the faith and become the seat of the antichrist.’

29. ‘The demons of the air with the antichrist will perform great wonders on the earth and in the air, and men will corrupt themselves more and more. God will have care of His faithful servants and men of good will; the Gospel will be preached everywhere, all peoples and all nations will have knowledge of the truth!’

30. ‘I address a pressing appeal to the earth: I call upon the true disciples of God living and reigning in the heavens; I call upon the true imitators of Christ made man, the only and true savior of men; I call upon my children, my true devotees, those who have given themselves to me so that I may guide them to my divine Son, those whom I carry so to speak in my arms, those who have lived by my spirit; finally I call upon the Apostles of the last times, the faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who have lived in a contempt for the world and for themselves, in poverty and in humility, in contempt and in silence, in prayer and in mortification, in chastity and in union with God, in suffering and unknown to the world. It is time that they go out and come to enlighten the earth. Go, and show yourselves as my dear children; I am with you and in you, provided that your faith be the light which enlightens you in these days of woe. May your zeal render you like the starving for the glory and honor of Jesus Christ. Fight, children of light, you the small number who can see; for behold the time of times, the end of ends.’

31. ‘The Church will be eclipsed, the world will be in consternation. But behold Enoch and Elie filled with the Spirit of God; they will preach with the strength of God, and men of good will will believe in God, and many souls will be consoled; they will make great progress by the virtue of the Holy Spirit and will condemn the devilish errors of the antichrist.’

[Abbé Combe, the editor of the 1904 edition, adds the following note after this paragraph. ‘I have from Melanie that the Church will be eclipsed in this sense, that 1) one will not know which is the true pope; 2) for a time: the holy Sacrifice will cease to be offered in churches, and also in houses: so there will be no more public worship. But she saw that yet the holy Sacrifice would not cease: it would be offered in caves, in tunnels, in barns and in alcoves.’]

32. ‘Woe to the inhabitants of the earth! there will be bloody wars and famines; pestilences and contagious diseases; there will be rains of a dreadful hail of animals, thunders which will shake cities, earthquakes which will engulf countries; voices will be heard in the air, men will beat their head against the walls, they will call upon death, and on another side death will be their torture; blood will flow on all sides. Who will be able to overcome, if God does not shorten the time of the ordeal? By the blood, the tears and the prayers of the just, God will let Himself be swayed, Enoch and Elie will be put to death; pagan Rome will disappear; fire from Heaven will fall and will consume three cities; all the universe will be struck with terror, and many will let themselves be misled because they have not adored the true Christ living among them. It is time; the sun darkens; faith alone will live.’

33. ‘Behold the time; the abyss opens. Behold the king of kings of darkness. Behold the beast with his subjects, calling himself the savior of the world. He will raise himself up with pride into the air in order to go even up to heaven; he will be smothered by the breath of the holy Archangel Michael. He will fall, and the earth which for three days will be in continual evolutions, will open its bosom full of fire; he will be plunged for ever with all his own into the eternal chasms of hell. Then water and fire will purify the earth and will consume all the works of the pride of men, and all will be renewed: God will be served and glorified.’

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Correcting Neville # 2

March 13, 2024

Neville Goddard and more so, current slef proclaimed Neville coaches has grabbed hold of Bible quotes with a remarkable fervor! It is noce that the Bible is seeing a resurgence again, but unfortunately, since most people no longer read the Bible, they seem unable to fact check some of the claims.

This correction, “I am God” can be fact checked agaisnt this Bible verse: ” “In the pride of your heart you say, ‘I am a god;'” While manifestation teachings, particularly within the Law of Assumption community, the assertion that “I am God” is often presented as a fundamental principle, it is important to know that this only applies in a figurative sense. You are not in fact God.. However, the intended meaning “Your mind is powerful” is still true.

Ezekiel 28:2, warns against the prideful declaration, “In the pride of your heart you say, ‘I am a god;'” and it highlights the danger of arrogance and the folly of elevating oneself to the status of deity.

Pride is not only harmful to our relationship with God but also detrimental to our spiritual well-being. It blinds us to our actual dependence on God and fosters an attitude of self-sufficiency that is antithetical to true faith. True faith is the opposite. It is total dependence, as well as unconditional love through free will. How nice!

Law Of Assumption

Contrary to the teachings of the Law of Assumption coaches, the Bible is clear that there is only one true Creator of the universe. Nowhere does it endorse the notion that humans can claim the title of God for themselves, but you would only know this discrepancy if you actually decide to read the Bible, and not just the out-of -context quotes that have been popularized lately.

We are creators

While it is true that humans are created in the image of God and endowed with certain creative abilities, this does not equate to being gods ourselves. Rather, it emphasizes our responsibility to steward the gifts and talents bestowed upon us by the true Creator. Our minds ARE powerful, but alas, our minds are also very fragile and susceptible to self-aggrandizing.

To assert “I am God” is not only contrary to biblical teachings but also a dangerous distortion of spiritual truth. It reflects a misguided sense of entitlement and a misunderstanding of our relationship with the divine. Nothing is a s distancing from knowing God, than arrogance and entitlement. Imagine the opposite of entitlement being GRATITUDE….and now I know that you have heard that the fastest way to manifest anything is to be GRATEFUL already before you have it. Now you can see that arrogance and entitlement is opposite mindsets from that.

‘In the pride of your heart
    you say, “I am a god;
I sit on the throne of a god
    in the heart of the seas.”
But you are a mere mortal and not a god,
    though you think you are as wise as a god.
Ezekiel 28

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“You can create nothing”: Neville Goddard

March 10, 2024

“FREE WILL”

“THE QUESTION is often asked, “What should be done between the assumption of the wish fulfilled and its realization?”

Nothing. It is a delusion that, other than assuming the feeling of the wish fulfilled, you can do anything to aid the realization of your desire.

You think that you can do something, you want to do something; but actually you can do nothing. The illusion of the free will to do is but ignorance of the law of assumption upon which all action is based.

Everything happens automatically.

All that befalls you, all that is done by you – happens.

Your assumptions, conscious or unconscious, direct all thought and action to their fulfillment.

To understand the law of assumption, to be convinced of its truth, means getting rid of all the illusions about free will to act. Free will actually means freedom to select any idea you desire.

By assuming the idea already to be a fact, it is converted into reality. Beyond that, free will ends, and everything happens in harmony with the concept assumed.

I can of Mine Own Self do nothing…
because I seek not Mine Own Will,
but the Will of the Father which hath sent Me.
John 5.30

In this quotation, the Father obviously refers to God. In an earlier chapter, God is defined as I AM.

Since creation is finished, the Father is never in a position of saying “I will be”. In other words, everything exists, and the infinite I AM consciousness can speak only in the present tense.

Not My Will, but Thine be done.
Luke 22.42

“I will be” is a confession that “I am not”. The Father’s Will is always “I AM”.

Until you realize that YOU are the Father (there is only one I AM, and your infinite self is that I AM), your will is always “I will be”.

In the law of assumption, your consciousness of being is the Father’s will. The mere wish without this consciousness is the “my will”. This great quotation, so little understood, is a perfect statement of the law of assumption.

It is impossible to do anything. You must be in order to do.

If you had a different concept of yourself, everything would be different.

You are what you are, so everything is as it is.

The events which you observe are determined by the concept you have of yourself.

If you change your concept of yourself, the events ahead of you in time are altered, but, thus altered, they form again a deterministic sequence starting from the moment of this changed concept. You are a being with powers of intervention, which enable you, by a change of consciousness, to alter the course of observed events – in fact, to change your future.

Deny the evidence of the senses, and assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled.

Inasmuch as your assumption is creative and forms an atmosphere, your assumption, if it be a noble one, increases your assurance and helps you to reach a higher level of being.

If, on the other hand, your assumption be an unlovely one, it hinders you and makes your downward way swifter. Just as the lovely assumptions create a harmonious atmosphere, so the hard and bitter feelings create a hard and bitter atmosphere.

Whatsoever things are pure, just, lovely, of good report, think on these things. [Approx., Philippians 4:8]

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4.8

This means to make your assumptions the highest, noblest, happiest concepts. There is no better time to start than now. The present moment is always the most opportune in which to eliminate all unlovely assumptions and to concentrate only on the good.

As well as yourself, claim for others their Divine inheritance.

See only their good and the good in them. Stir the highest in others to confidence and self-assertion by your sincere assumption of their good, and you will be their prophet and their healer, for an inevitable fulfillment awaits all sustained assumptions.

You win by assumption what you can never win by force.

An assumption is a certain motion of consciousness. This motion, like all motion, exercises an influence on the surrounding substance causing it to take the shape of, echo, and reflect the assumption. A change of fortune is a new direction and outlook, merely a change in arrangement of the same mind substance – consciousness.

If you would change your life, you must begin at the very source with your own basic concept of self.

Outer change, becoming part of organizations, political bodies, religious bodies, is not enough. The cause goes deeper. The essential change must take place in yourself, in your own concept of self.

You must assume that you are what you want to be and continue therein, for the reality of your assumption has its being in complete independence of objective fact and will clothe itself in flesh if you persist in the feeling of the wish fulfilled.

When you know that assumptions, if persisted in, harden into facts, then events which seem to the uninitiated mere accidents will be understood by you to be the logical and inevitable effects of your assumption.

The important thing to bear in mind is that you have infinite free will in choosing your assumptions, but no power to determine conditions and events.

You can create nothing, but your assumption determines what portion of creation you will experience.” -NEVILLE GODDARD

And THAT is exactly what Neville says about free will. What did you hear about free will? Have you listened to coaches say that “there is no free will”, or “no one has free will in your reality”? Now you know that everyone was given free will, you and everyone else too.

Supporting Bible verses

You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh ; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
Galatians 5.13

Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.
John 7.17

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24.15

In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.
Proverbs

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.

For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.
Galatians 5.16-17

And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden;

but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.
Genesis 2.16-17

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live
Deuteronomy

Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit.
Ezekial 18

So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them
Genesis 1:27

God is the Potter and humans are the clay.

The clay, Adam and Eve, were created with free will to have a loving, meaningful relationship with God and with each other. Without free will, there is no love…. Love is a choice…without free will to chose love there can be no love….

God did not create man in the image of a robot, without free will.

God created Adam and Eve to reflect the most important characteristic of God, which is love, he created mankind within the existing harmonious universe, which he saw was good, and we are free to choose this good, any time, and we are free to chose discord, fear, doubt, hate, and envy any time we like. Free will, is love, if you love someone, set them free.

Knowledge of good and evil

Fallen man is in bondage to sin, under the influence and deception of Satan, and spiritually dead and separated from God.

Free will means that we WILL choose rebellion, at some point, and experience that the freedom FROM God, is the same as and equal to bondage to the flesh. We “know good and evil”.

God’s Gifts of Free Will and Love

Love is the supernatural healing, it is divine harmony, and it is the highest ethic, and it is WHOLLY contingent upon…. freedom …… FREE WILL.

It is indispensable to love, and LOVE is God’s supreme goal for all of us is that we will love him with all of our hearts and love our neighbors as ourselves, to violate free will would be to violate that which is a necessary for love to flourish.

THIS is the one message of Christianity, it is the Alpha and the Omega of Christs teachings, and raison d’etre.

“Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up,^[athat everyone who believes may have eternal life in him.”

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” -John 3.14-21

Of course, the New Testament is written in Greek, and the word used for love is Agape, a selfless, charitable, Christ-like love.

Back to Neville’s discourse on free will…

“The important thing to bear in mind is that you have infinite free will in choosing your assumptions, but no power to determine conditions and events.” – Neville Goddard.

“You can create nothing, but your assumption determines what portion of creation you will experience.” – Neville Goddard