MYSTIC CHRISTIANITY
THE TWELFTH LESSON
THE MESSAGE OF THE MASTER
Running
throughout nearly all of the teachings and messages of
Jesus, is to be found the constant Mystic Message regarding
the existence of the Spirit within the soul of each
individual--that Something Within to which all can turn in
time of pain and trouble--that Guide and Monitor which
stands ever ready to counsel, advise and direct if one opens
himself to the Voice.
"Seek ye first the Kingdom, and all things shall be
added unto you."
And, again, as if to explain: "The Kingdom of Heaven
is within you."
This is the Mystic Message which gives one a key to
the Mysteries of the Inner Teachings.
Let us take up a few of His sayings and endeavor to
interpret them by the light of these teachings. But before
doing so we must call the attention of the student to the
fact that, in order to understand intelligently what we are
saying, he must carefully re-read the "Fourteen Lessons in
Yogi Philosophy" wherein the details of the teachings are
set forth--that is the fundamental truths are explained. In
the "Advanced Course" and in "Gnani Yoga" the higher phases
of the teachings are presented. And, although in the said
works there is little or no reference made to Christianity,
yet the teachings are so fundamental that the Inner
Teachings of all religions--including Christianity--may be
understood by one who has acquainted himself with these
fundamental truths.
There is but one real Occult Philosophy, and we find
it in evidence everywhere--once the Truth is grasped, it is
found to be the Master Key with which to unlock the various
doors leading to the esoteric phase of any and all religions
or philosophies. The Yogi Fathers, centuries and centuries
ago, solved the Riddle of the Universe, and the highest
efforts of the human mind since that time have but
corroborated, proven and exemplified the original Truth as
voiced by these Venerable Sages.
Let us read the words of Jesus in the light of this
Ancient Wisdom.
Let us consider the Sermon on the Mount as given in
Matthew ( Chapters 5; 6; 7 ).
"Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the
Kingdom of Heaven." ( Matt. 5:3. )
By these words Jesus indicated the occult teachings
that those who renounced the vain glory and petty ambitions
of this world would be on the road to the realization of the
Real Self--the Something Within--the Spirit. For is it not
written that "the Kingdom of Heaven is within you"?
"Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be
comforted." ( Matt. 5:4. )
By these words Jesus pointed out the occult teachings
that those who had so far advanced that they could see the
folly of human ambition, and who consequently felt the pain
that comes to all who stand above the crowd, and who mourned
by reason of their realization of the folly and uselessness
of all for which men strive so hard? would, in the end, be
comforted by that "peace which passeth all understanding"
which comes only to those who enter into a realization of
the Kingdom of Heaven which is within them.
"Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the
earth." ( Matt. 5:5. )
By these words Jesus sought to teach that those who
had acquired the attitude of obedience to the Power of the
Spirit Within them would become as Masters of the things of
earth. This message is frequently misunderstood by reason of
the lack of perception of the Mystic meaning contained in
the words. The word "meek" does not mean that "I'm so meek
and humble" attitude and expression of the hypocritical
followers of form. Jesus never taught this--and never acted
it. He was always the Master, and never sought to make of
his followers cringing creatures and whining and sniveling
supplicants. He asserted His Mastery in many ways and
accepted the respect due him--as for instance when the vial
of precious ointment was poured upon Him. His use of the
word, which has been poorly translated as "meek," was in the
sense of a calm, dignified bearing toward the Power of the
Spirit, and a reverent submission to its guidance--not a
hypocritical and cowardly "meekness" toward other men. The
assurance that such should "inherit the earth" means that
they should become masters of things temporal--that is, that
they should be able to rise above them--should become lords
of the earth by reason of their "entering into the Kingdom
of Heaven" within them.
"Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after
righteousness; for they shall be filled." ( Matt. 5:6. )
This is the promise of the Master that they who
sought the Kingdom of Heaven (within them) should find
it--that their spiritual hunger and thirst should be
satisfied in the only way possible.
"Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain
mercy." ( Matt. 5:7. )
Here is taught the blessing for forbearance,
kindness, tolerance and absence of bigotry, and the reward
that comes as a natural consequence of such a mental
attitude.
"Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see
God." ( Matt. 5:8. )
Here is the assurance that "to those who are pure all
things are pure"--that the purity of one's own heart, and
the recognition of the God Within, leads to a perception of
the God within everything. "He who sees God within himself,
sees Him in everything," says an old Persian writer. And
verily such a one "sees God" where He abides--and that
is Everywhere .
"Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be
called sons of God." ( Matt. 5:9. )
Here is the call to the disciple to use his wisdom
and power in the direction of remedying the strife that
arises from the differing conceptions of Deity and Truth
prevailing among men. He who is able to point out the Truth
underlying all religions and beliefs indeed becomes as a
beloved son of God. He who is able to show that under all
forms and ceremonies, under various names and titles, behind
various creeds and dogmas, there is but one God, to whom all
worship ascends--he is a Peacemaker and a Son of God.
"Blessed are they that have
been persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when men
shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of
evil against you falsely for my
sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your
reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets
that were before you." ( Matt.
5:10-12. )
In these words Jesus sought to comfort and encourage
those who would be called upon to carry the Message in the
centuries to follow. And one has but to look over the list
of names of the courageous souls who have sought to keep the
flame alight--to preserve the teachings in their original
purity--to protect them from the cant, hypocrisy,
self-seeking and formalism of those who sought and obtained
places of power in the Church. The gibbet; the stake; the
dungeon;--was their reward. But the Faith that was called
into manifestation during the persecutions served to bring
them to the realization of the Spirit, and thus indeed
"theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
"But ye are the salt of the earth; but if the salt
have lost its savor wherewith shall it be salted? It is
henceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden
under foot of men." ( Matt. 5:13. )
Here Jesus warned against the failure of the
Illumined to serve as the yeast which should leaven the mass
of men by their thoughts and actions. The use of the term
"salt" in this connection is familiar to all students of
ancient mysticism. Food without salt was deemed unpalatable
and undesirable. The Few were the salt of the earth,
designed to render it worthy and perfect as a whole. But
where a grain of salt had parted with its savor, there was
naught else that could impart saltiness to it, and it became
worthless and fit only for the refuse heap. The duty of the
"salt" is to impart savor--the duty of the Elect is to
impart savor to the race of men.
"Ye are the light of the
world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither do men
light a lamp and put it under a
bushel, but on the stand;
and it shineth unto all that are in the house. Even so let
your light shine before men; that they may see your good
works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven." ( Matt.
5:14-16. )
These words, like those preceding it, teach the Elect
to shed abroad the light which has come to them. They are
warned against concealing it beneath the cover of
conventional conduct, but are urged to live and act so that
men may perceive the light that is within them--the Light of
the Spirit--and may see the right road by means of its rays.
A man having the Light of the Spirit shining bright within
him is able to rouse the lamps of understanding in the minds
of other men, to become kindled and alight. That is the
experience of the majority of those who read these
words--they have had their lamps of knowledge kindled by the
rays of the Spirit emanating from some soul, either by word
of mouth, writings, or by personal contact. Spirituality is
contagious! Therefore spread it! This is the meaning of this
passage. "Think not that
I came to destroy the law of the prophets: I came not to
destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say
unto you, Till heaven and
earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass
away from the law till all things
be accomplished." ( Matt.
5:17-18. )
In this passage Jesus asserted positively the fact
that He was not teaching a new doctrine, but had come simply
to carry on the work of those who had preceded Him. He
asserted the validity of the Ancient Wisdom, and told that
the Law that had been in force would so continue until
heaven and earth should pass away--that is, until the end of
this great World Cycle. In these words Jesus proclaimed His
allegiance to the Occult Teachings. To those who would claim
that He referred to the current Jewish teachings we would
point out the fact that these he did come
to destroy, for Christianity is opposed to the Jewish
formalism and outer teachings. Jesus referred to the Inner
Teachings, not to the outer religious creeds or forms. He
came not to destroy the
old Teachings, but merely to "fulfill," that is, to
give a new impetus to the Ancient Wisdom.
"Whoever therefore shall
break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men
so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but
whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called
great in the Kingdom of Heaven. For I say unto you, that
except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of
the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into
the kingdom of heaven." ( Matt. 5:19-20. )
Here Jesus cautions against violating the fundamental
occult teachings, or of teaching false doctrines. He also
again bids men to do and preach the truth. Note the
reference to the "kingdom of heaven." Again He points out
that the "righteousness" required to gain the "kingdom of
heaven" is a far different thing from the formalism,
ceremonialism and "churchism" of the scribes and
pharisees--people who, in that day, stood for that which the
"churchy" preachers and their bigoted, narrow flock of
sheep-like parishioners stand for today. It requires more
than "faithful performance of church duties" to enter into
the real "kingdom of heaven." Jesus was ever a foe of the
narrow formalism which clings close to the empty forms and
words, and which ignores the Spirit. Were He to return
today, He would drive from the temples the horde of
money-making preachers and hypocritical
followers who make a mock of sacred things.
"Ye have heard that it was
said to them of old time, Thou shall not kill; and
whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: but
I say unto you that every one who is angry with his brother
shall be in danger of the judgment; and whosoever shall say
to his brother 'Raca,' shall be in danger of the council;
and whosoever shall say 'Thou fool' shall be in danger of
the hell of fire. If therefore thou art offering thy gift at
the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught
against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go
thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother and then come
and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly,
while thou art with him; lest haply thine adversary deliver
thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the
officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto
thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence till thou hast
paid the last farthing." ( Matt. 5:21-26. )
These verses emphasize the teachings that sin
consists not only of deeds and actions performed, but
equally of thoughts and desires entertained and
encouraged in the mind . The desire and thought, made
welcome in the mind of a person, is the seed and germ of the
sin or crime, even though they may never be manifested in
action. To wish to kill is a sin, just as is the deed of
killing. This is an old occult teaching, imparted to all
candidates for Initiation.
"Ye have heard that it was
said Thou shalt not commit adultery, but I say unto you that
every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath
committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy
right eye causeth thee to stumble pluck it out and cast it
from thee; for it is profitable for thee that one of thy
members should perish and not thy whole body be cast into
hell. And if thy right hand causeth thee to offend, cut it
off and cast it from thee, for it is profitable for thee
that one of thy members should perish and not thy whole body
go into hell. It was said also, Whosoever shall put away his
wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement, but I say
unto you that every one that putteth away his wife, saving
for the cause of fornication, maketh her an adulteress, and
whosoever shall marry her when she is put away committeth
adultery." ( Matt. 5:27-32. )
In this passage, Jesus expressed the abhorrence of
all advanced occultists for the abuse of the functions of
sex. Not only the act, but the thought behind the act was
condemned by him. The advanced occult teaching is that the
function of the sex organization is entirely that of
procreation--aught else is a perversion of nature. Jesus
speaks in strong words to men and women, in this passage,
regarding this great question. The concluding portion of the
passage is a condemnation of the abuse of the marriage
relation, and the privilege of divorce, which was being
strongly agitated in His time. He aimed a blow at the
careless contracting of marriages, and the consequent
careless dissolution of the tie. Jesus believed in the
sacredness of the home life, and the welfare of the family.
His utterance on this subject is unmistakably clear and
forcible.
"Again, ye have heard that
it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear
thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: but I
say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven, for
it is the throne of God; nor by the earth, for it is the
footstool of His feet; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city
of the great King; neither
shall thou swear by thy
head, for thou canst not make one hair white or black. But
let your speech be Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatever is more
than these is of the evil one." ( Matt. 5:33-37. )
Here Jesus attacks the custom of swearing, which was
so prevalent in His time among the Jews and other Oriental
peoples. He urges simplicity and moderation of speech. In
this He is true to the Occult traditions, which teach the
value of simple thought and simple speech to all the
Initiates and the Neophytes.
"Ye have heard that it was
said an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I
say unto you, Resist not him that is evil, but whosoever
smiteth thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other
also, and if any man would go to law with thee and take away
thy coat, let him have. And whosoever shall compel
thee to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him that
asketh thee and from him that would borrow of thee turn not
away." ( Matt. 5:38-42. )
In this passage Jesus alludes to the Law of
Non-Resistance, which in its esoteric aspect is fully
understood by all Initiates. This law is for application on
the Mental Plane, and those who understand it, know that the
precepts refer to the Mental Attitude of the Initiates
toward others, which attitude is in itself a defense against
imposition. Love turneth away Hate and Anger. The high
thought neutralizes the evil designs of others.
"Ye have heard that it was
said Thou shall love thy neighbor and hate thine enemy. But
I say unto you, Love your enemies and pray for them that
persecute you, that ye may be sons of your Father who
is in heaven, for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and
the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust. For
if ye love them that love you, what reward have ye? Do not
even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren
only, what do ye more than others? Do not even the Gentiles
the same? Ye therefore shall be perfect as your heavenly
Father is perfect." ( Matt. 5:43-48. )
Here is taught that broad tolerance, charity and love
that form such an important part of all of the mystic
teachings. It is a doctrine entirely at variance with the
orthodox idea of tolerance only to those who agree with one,
or who may live in accordance with one's own views of life
and conduct. It is the great broad doctrine of Human
Brotherhood. Jesus teaches that God's love is bestowed upon
all--the just and the unjust--and that this perfect love is
the aim and goal of all who desire to attain to "the
kingdom" of Spirit.
"Take heed that ye do not
your righteousness before men, to be seen of them; else ye
have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. When,
therefore, thou doest alms sound not a trumpet before thee,
as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets,
that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you
They have received their reward. But when thou doest alms
let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth, that
thine alms may be in secret and thy Father, who seeth in
secret, shall recompense thee." ( Matt. 6:1-4. )
This is another denunciation of ostentatious
"churchiness" and "goodness," and religious posing. It is a
lesson needed as much today as in the time of Jesus.
"And when ye pray, ye shall
not be as the hypocrites, for they love to stand and pray in
the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they
may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have
received their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter
into thine inner chamber, and having shut thy door, pray to
thy Father, who is in secret, and thy Father, who seeth in
secret, shall recompense thee. And in praying use not
vain repetitions as the Gentiles do, for they think that
they shall be heard for their much speaking. Be not
therefore like unto them, for your Father knoweth what
things ye have need of before ye ask him. After this manner
therefore pray ye: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be
thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, as in heaven,
so on earth. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive
us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors; And
bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil
one. For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly
Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men
their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your
trespasses." ( Matt. 6:5-15. )
Here are the words of Jesus regarding the subject of
Prayer. He cautions against the ostentatious exhibition of
"piety," so prevalent in all churches, in all lands, in all
times. He bids one approach the Father in a reverent spirit,
devoid of all public notice. Then He gives to his disciples
the famous "Lord's Prayer," in which is condensed a wealth
of true religious instruction and precept. This glorious
prayer needs no special interpretation. Let all
students read the words themselves, filled with the
realisation of the Spirit; and each will receive a message
fitted to his requirements and development. The Lord's
Prayer is a very Arcanum of the Mystic Message .
"Moreover, when ye fast, be
not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they
disfigure their faces, that they may be seen of men to fast.
Verily I say unto you, They have received their reward. But,
thou, when thou fastest, anoint thy head and wash thy face,
that thou be not seen of men to fast, but of thy Father, who
is in secret, and thy Father, who seeth in secret, shall
recompense thee." ( Matt. 6:16-18. )
This is a caution against the "sanctimonious"
attitude and pose assumed by certain "good" people of the
churches, who would make a display of their adherence to and
observance of forms. Jesus, as a true mystic, detested all
religious posing and neglected no opportunities to condemn
the same.
"Lay not up for yourselves
treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and
where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for
yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust
doth consume, and where thieves do not break through and
steal: for where thy treasure is there will thy heart be
also. The lamp of the body is the eye; if therefore thine
eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. But if
thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness!
No man can serve two masters; for either he will hate
the one and love the other, or else he will hold to one and
despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Mammon. Therefore
I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall
eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye
shall put on. Is not the life more than the food, and the
body than the raiment? Behold the birds of the heaven, that
they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns;
and your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are not ye of much
more value than they? And which of you by being anxious can
add one cubit unto the measure of his life? And why are ye
anxious concerning raiment? Consider the lilies of the
field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin,
yet I say unto you that even Solomon in all his glory was
not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothe the
grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast
into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, ye of
little faith? Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall
we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or wherewithal shall we be
clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek;
for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all
these things. But seek ye first then his kingdom, and his
righteousness, and all these things shall be added
unto you. Be not therefore anxious for the morrow; for the
morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day
is the evil thereof." ( Matt. 6:19-34. )
This is the most remarkable passage in the New
Testament. It is the most remarkable saying of Jesus of
Nazareth. In it is condensed the whole of the occult
teachings regarding the Conduct of Life. It condenses, in a
few lines the entire doctrine of Karma Yoga--that branch of
the Yogi Philosophy. It forms a veritable epitome of that
which has been styled "The New Thought" as taught and
expounded by its various cults and schools. There is no need
of one reading and studying the various Metaphysical
"Sciences" which have sprung into such favor of late years,
if one will but read, ponder, study and practice the
precepts of this wonderful passage of the Sermon on the
Mount. Every sentence is a gem--a crystal of the highest
mystic and occult philosophy. Book after book could be
written on this one passage, and even then the subject would
be but merely approached. The doctrine of single-mindedness
toward the Spirit and the things of the Spirit, is taught.
The folly of being tied to material things is pointed out.
The lesson of non-attachment is forcibly put. But the great
Truth expounded in this passage is the Power of FAITH. Faith
is the Great Secret of all Occult Teachings and is the Key
to its Inner Mysteries. Faith is the Master-Key that unlocks
the doors of the Castle of Attainment. We trust that all
students of these lessons will take this single passage from
the Sermon on the Mount and memorize it. Make it a part of
yourself--make it a part of your life--make it your rule of
action and living. The life taught by this passage is the
true life of the Spirit. Here is the true Light on the Path,
for the guidance of the feet of all Mystics and Occultists!
"Judge not, that ye be not
judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged,
and with what measure ye mete it shall be measured unto you.
And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's
eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me cast out the
mote out of thine eye, and lo, the beam is in thine own eye?
Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye
and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of
thy brother's eye." ( Matt. 7:1-5. )
Here Jesus deals another powerful blow to the
self-righteousness of the Pharisaical "good" people of the
sects, creeds and cults of all lands, time and religions. He
warns against that "Thank God! I am holier than thou"
attitude that so many vain formalists affect in their
dealings with other men. In these immortal words Jesus has
sent ringing down the aeons of time a scathing rebuke to the
hypocritical judges of other men--those men who wish to
"reform" others to conform to their own standards. Out of
the mouth of their Master are many so-called followers
rebuked.
"Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither
cast your pearls before the swine, lest haply they trample
them under their feet and turn and rend you." ( Matt. 7:6. )
Here is the warning to Initiates not to spread out a
feast of their highest teachings to the mob, who with
swinish instincts would defile the Divine Feast, and tear to
pieces those who had spread it for them. The truth of this
warning has been attested by the fate of those glorious
souls who, disregarding it, attempted to give the Truth to
the animal minds of the mob and were done to death for their
folly. Even Jesus Himself met His fate from neglecting this
very rule,--for allowing His sympathy to overcome His
judgment.
"Ask and it shall be given
you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be
opened unto you: for everyone that asketh receiveth, and he
that seeketh findeth, and to him that knocketh it shall be
opened. Or what man is there of you who if his son ask him
for a loaf will give him a stone, or if he shall ask for a
fish will give him a serpent? If ye then being evil know how
to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall
your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that
ask him? All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men
should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them, for this
is the law and the prophecy." ( Matt. 7:7-12. )
Here is another burning message to men to live by the
light of Faith in the Spirit. And a warning that unless one
would act toward other men rightly, he could not expect to
be dealt with rightly. It is the lesson of sowing and
reaping--the lesson of the Law of Karma. Jesus is most
emphatic in these statements. He does not alone say "Do
this! Do that!" He states emphatically: "This is the
Law !" And so it is--men are punished by their wrong deeds,
not for them.
"Enter ye in by the narrow
gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leadeth
to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For
narrow is the gate and straitened the way that leadeth unto
life, and few are they that find it." ( Matt. 7:13-14. )
This is the highest occult teaching. How few are they
who find their way to the Realization of their own Divinity?
Narrow indeed is the gate and straitened the way that
leadeth to the goal. The masses follow the broad path, like
fools--but few even see the narrow entrance to The Path.
"Beware of false prophets,
who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are
ravening wolves. By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men
gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so
every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt
tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring
forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth
good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is
hewn down and cast into the fire. Therefore by their fruits
ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord,
Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven, but he that
doeth the will of the Father who is in heaven. Many will say
to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy
name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do
many mighty works? And then will I profess unto them, I
never knew you; depart from me, ye that work
iniquity." ( Matt. 7:15-23. )
Here is the notable warning against the perverted use
of the occult powers--the prostitution of the Gifts of the
Spirit--Black Magic, in short. For, as all well know, the
occult forces may be applied to base as well as worthy uses.
By their fruits shall ye know the good from the evil. He
whose teachings render men weak, sheeplike and cringing,
credulous leaners upon leaders, is a tree that bringeth
forth evil fruit. Such are wolves in sheep's clothing, who
fatten upon the bodies, substance and souls of their dupes.
But those who lead men to be Men--yea, Super-Men--bring
forth the good fruit of the Spirit. Be ye not deceived by
names, words, creeds nor claims--nay, not even by miracles.
Look always at the effect produced--the fruits of the
tree--and govern yourself accordingly.
"Every one therefore that
heareth these words of mine and doeth them shall be likened
unto a wise man, who built his house upon the rock, and the
rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew, and
beat upon that house, and it fell not, for it was founded
upon the rock. And every one that heareth these words of
mine and doeth them not shall be likened unto a foolish man
who built his house upon the sand, and the rain descended,
and the floods came, and the winds blew and smote upon
that house and it fell, and great was the fall thereof." (
Matt. 7:24-27. )
In these parting words of the Sermon on the Mount
Jesus gave a Message to all who would hear, or read His
words, and profess to be His followers. He bade such build
upon the eternal rock of the Truth--the rock of ages, that
had its foundations in the very basic principles of Being.
He warned them against building upon the shifting sands of
theology and dogmatism, which would be surely swept away by
the storms of Time. Upon the eternal Mystic Truths is Mystic
Christianity founded. And it is still standing untouched by
the storms of criticism, opposition and knowledge that have
swept away many theological edifices in the past, and which
are now beating with renewed vigor upon the remaining frail
structures, which are even this day quivering under the
strain. Mystic Christianity invites the "New Theology," the
"Higher Criticism," the "Criticism of Science"; for these
will only tend to prove the truths of its fundamental
principles. In Mystic Christianity, Religion, Philosophy and
Science are known to be one and the same thing. There is no
conflict between Science and Religion; Philosophy and
Religion; or Philosophy and Science. They are all but names
for the One Truth. There be but one Truth--there cannot be
more than one. And so call it by the name of Religion--the
name of Science, the name of Philosophy--it matters not, for
the same thing is meant. There is naught but Truth--nothing
else really exists. All that is not Truth is Illusion,
Maya , Nothing. And Mystic Christianity is based upon the
Rock of Truth, fearing not the winds nor the storms that try
out the stability of all structures of thought. Like its
founder, it has always existed--always will exist--from the
Beginningless Beginning to the Endless Ending. The same
yesterday, today, and tomorrow.