AGJC - Chapter 68

From The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus, the Christ - Chapter 68

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1) THE news soon spread abroad that Jesus, king of Israel, had come to Bethany, and all the people of the town came forth to greet the king.

2)And Jesus, standing in the midst of them, exclaimed, "Behold, indeed, the king has come, but Jesus is not king. 3) The kingdom truly is at hand; but men can see it not with carnal eyes; they cannot see the king upon the throne. 4) This is the kingdom of the soul; its throne is not an earthly throne; its king is not a man. 5) When human kings found kingdoms here, they conquer other kings by force of arms; one kingdom rises on the ruins of another one. 6) But when our Father-God sets up the kingdom of the soul, he pours his blessings forth, like rain, upon the thrones of earthly kings who rule in righteousness".

7) "It is not rule that God would overthrow; his sword is raised against injustice, wantonness and crime. 8) Now, while the kings of Rome do justice, and love mercy and walk humbly with their God, the benediction of the Triune God will rest upon them all. 9) They need not fear a messenger whom God sends forth to earth. 10) I am not sent to sit upon a throne to rule as Caesar rules; and you may tell the ruler of the Jews that I am not a claimant for his throne".

11) "Men call me Christ, and God has recognized the name; but Christ is not a man. The Christ is universal love, and Love is king. 12) This Jesus is but man who has been fitted by temptations overcome, by trials multiform, to be the temple through which Christ can manifest to men. 13) Then hear, you men of Israel, hear! Look not upon the flesh; it is not king. Look to the Christ within, who shall be formed in every one of you, as he is formed in me. 14) When you have purified your hearts by faith, the king will enter in, and you will see his face".

15) And then the people asked, What must we do that we may make our bodies fit abiding places for the king?

16) And Jesus said, "Whatever tends to purity in thought, and word, and deed will cleanse the temple of the flesh. 17) There are no rules that can apply to all, for men are specialists in sin; each has his own besetting sin, 18) And each must study for himself how he can best transmute his tendency to evil things to that of righteousness and love. 19) Until men reach the higher plane, and get away from selfishness, this rule will give the best results:

20) Do unto other men what you would have them do to you".

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The message has always been the same. The simplest of Laws. A Law which, if one chooses to live it, can throw open the gates of the Heart and make it a fit home for The King.

~ g