GIFTS “Every good and perfect gift is from Above.” (James, 1:17.) Life on Earth moves to new horizons when humankind realizes that nothing good can be achieved without God’s permission. An ancient popular saying states: - Do your task and the Lord will help you. Recognizing the elevated meaning of this exhortation, we are compelled to recognize that, even regarding the acquisition of professional titles, human beings are God’s children who, for some years, make an effort, so that their Father may give them a competence certificate, through human teachers. Just as happens to material achievements, it occurs concerning the edification of the spirit. Obviously, every good and perfect gift comes from God. However, in order to receive the benefit, it is necessary to “knock” on the door, so that it opens itself to us, according to the evangelical advice. Do you wish to have the gift of healing? Then begin by loving the sick ones and be interested in helping with their needs. Do you want the gift of teaching? Then make yourself a friend to those who teach on behalf of the Lord, through your works and edifying words. Do you expect the gift of virtuousness? Then discipline yourself. Do you wish to speak wisely? Then learn to be silent at the right moment. Do you aspire to reach the sacred circle of Christ? Then get close to Him, not only by elevated conversation, but also by a positive attitude towards sacrifice, as if it were His own. The good qualities are gifts that come from God. However, each one of them has their own door, which requires a different key. Emmanuel (Spirit). The pathway, the truth & life. [received by] Francisco Cândido Xavier. Translated by Publio Lentulus V. Coelho. Chapter Fifty Two. International Spiritist Council, 2006. * * * Without Charity There is no Salvation * * *
Posted on: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 09:46:06 +0000
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