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| + | You cannot run away to God, for you were sent into the world to serve a world in need. | ||
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| + | That is why the Presence is not a form of intoxication. It is not a grand escape. It is not ascending far beyond, never to return. | ||
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| + | Why would God call you back to Heaven when great effort was made to bring you into the world? | ||
| + | *God’s Power & Presence in the World (April 23, 2011) | ||
==Thoughts to consider== | ==Thoughts to consider== | ||
We have four pillars to balance and spirituality is one of them. However, spirituality is utilized by many as an "escape" from the world. The fruit of the Spirit does not divorce us from the world but gives us compassion and insight into greater service and effectiveness in the world. | We have four pillars to balance and spirituality is one of them. However, spirituality is utilized by many as an "escape" from the world. The fruit of the Spirit does not divorce us from the world but gives us compassion and insight into greater service and effectiveness in the world. | ||
Revision as of 23:44, 15 October 2011
Short Quotes
Do not seek refuge in spiritual things, for your purpose is to give to the world.
- Steps to Knowledge, Step 118
Long Quotes
You cannot run away to God, for you were sent into the world to serve a world in need.
That is why the Presence is not a form of intoxication. It is not a grand escape. It is not ascending far beyond, never to return.
Why would God call you back to Heaven when great effort was made to bring you into the world?
- God’s Power & Presence in the World (April 23, 2011)
Thoughts to consider
We have four pillars to balance and spirituality is one of them. However, spirituality is utilized by many as an "escape" from the world. The fruit of the Spirit does not divorce us from the world but gives us compassion and insight into greater service and effectiveness in the world.