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supernatural, nature, or God, and/or resulting from superstition; a notion
maintained despite evidence to the contrary. Perhaps, like the Samaritans
and the woman at the well clarity, is needed. Jesus spoke these words to her
and for us: “Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true
worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind
of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must
worship in spirit and in truth.”
(John 4: 23-24)
The answer to worship in spirit and truth are practical, and They contain a
solution to life’s dilemmas from a Divine perspective. Can anyone say that
Jesus’ words and perception lacked truth? If the answers given are merely
rhetoric from a worldly point of view [even mandates or rules taught by
men], the truth is but a pretense, and as such, it will fail. Contemplate,
consider and challenge the arguments presented within a house that is
clearly divided; delve deeper into the essence or original meaning of the
argumentative words. You’ll find theory just does not hold up under close
scrutiny, nor do mandates that keep people bound to theory prove accurate!
These, when tested, reveal the whole truth for beliefs fall short and cannot
be answered, except with another theory.
The religious world around us teaches or instructs us on how to love, but
seldom are we shown or taught by example. If a loving example is given, it
is typically the example of self-love—a hypocritical example to gain
recognition. We almost always, are taught incorrectly because those who are
of the world could never love us; how can they teach what they don’t
know? We’re told that God is love however knowing about love is
insufficient. We must experience the immensity of Divine love within. We
must experience love in order for true love to be made known. God is the
essence of love, and religion—with the greatest of intentions—is a pretense
of love. Knowing about love is far different from loving, especially when
expressing the love of God.
Who has an accurate perception of Jesus’ love? When lives are lived in a
dichotomy of right and wrong, love is a pretense. However, as love is made
known within a person, that person will always right what is wrong, and
dichotomy is a past tense reality. Maybe you will not readily admit to
duplicity within you or within those closest to you, but ask the difficult
questions; then be honest with your answers. Seeing or recognizing the
effects of duplicity only means that there is more to know and more to
understand, so you may rise above the limitations that hold one bound.
When you reach deeper, please do not say or even think what most all
