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I Participate, You Participate, God Regulates.

Natural laws exist that serve to maintain order in the universe. These laws are usually manifested as regularity in nature (as in the seasons) or as a relationship between cause and effect. In the physical realm natural laws exist which govern the behaviour of matter. Examples of such laws are Newton’s Laws of Motion. In the social aspect of life, natural laws also exist that regulate human activity. The Law of Demand and Supply is an example of such a law. This phenomenon is also manifested in the spiritual aspect of life. Universal and immutable spiritual laws exist which govern human creative activity.

Observation and experience show the existence of two spiritual laws. These are: The Law of Creative Accomplishment and the Law of Reciprocal Action. Let us now examine these laws.

The Law of Creative Accomplishment:-

The law provides that success will inevitably crown our efforts if we persevere in our pursuit of a goal and if we have faith in God. In other words, perseverance and faith in God will always lead to success in our pursuits.

The relationship between faith in God, perseverance and success was first made known by Jesus Christ. Hear him on faith in God (Mark 11:20-24):-

As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to him, “Master, look! The fig tree which you cursed has withered”. And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the seas,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer believe that you have received it, and it will be yours”.

In the “Parable of the Importunate Friend” he taught about perseverance (Luke 11:5-10):-

And he said to them “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’ and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me the door is now shut, and my children are now with me in bed I cannot get up and give you anything’? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him what he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.

The operation of this law is not completely unknown to mankind. There are sayings which have arisen out of human experience of the relationship between perseverance (or determination) and success. One such saying is: “Where there is a will, there is a way”, which means that if someone is determined to achieve something, a way of doing so will be found. Another of such saying is: “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again”.

The attainment of our goals in life is not a matter of chance. There is absolute certainty of success in our pursuits if we have faith in God and if we persist in out efforts.

Obviously, it is the will of God that we should gain success and happiness in life.

The Law of Reciprocal Action:-

This law defines the relationship between our deeds and our experiences in life. It stipulates that good deeds will bring us happiness and good fortune while bad conduct will cause us to experience suffering and misfortune. The Law of Reciprocal Action provides, in effect, that the nature of what we give in life is the same as the nature of what we get back.

The operation of this law is evident in the way human beings relate to one another. When someone does us a good turn we have this wish to return the favour. People who are responsive to their conscience will gladly return a favour if the opportunity presents itself. On the other hand, when a person ill-treats us, we feel like treating him badly too. Our tendency to conform to this law in our behaviour is reflected in the saying, ‘one good turn deserves another’, and in the expression, ‘pay a man back in his own coin’.

Human experience of the operation of this law as it concerns the relationship between suffering and bad conduct is obviously what bright about the saying, ‘sow the wind and reap the whirlwind’.

The operation of the Law of Reciprocal Action is also manifested in our interaction with God. When we tend to do good, we draw close to Him. When we are close to God, we readily ask for and receive help and protection from Him when we are in need. Closeness to God brings us under the influence of His infinite power. We share in His infinite goodness. Our fortunes in life tend to be good. On the other hand, when a person is prone to acting immorally, he loses favour with God and is distanced from Him. Such a person is not disposed to turn to God when in need and so he does not receive God’s help or protection. Not having God’s help or protection makes such a person prone to misfortune.

Jesus Christ was expressing the operation of the Law of Reciprocal Action when he stated (Luke 6:37-38):-

"Judge not, and you will not be judged condemn not and you will not be condemned forgive and you will be forgiven give and it will be given to you good measure, shaken together, running over, will be put in your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back".

The Law of Reciprocal Action is a natural law which serves to encourage us to do good on one hand while discouraging us from acting immorally on the other.

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This is an excerpt from the book, Spiritual Science, written by Emmanuel Emezie after a six-year-long scientific inquiry into the spiritual aspect of life.
 

EnhancedSpirit

High Priestess
Again we are on the same page, but let me elaborate. The spritual laws as I have come to understand them is this:

The Law of Reflection -As within so without
Our thoughts, feelings and emotions are acted out by the people and circumstances in our lives. This means that our deepest secrets and hidden feelings show up in others, who reflect them back to us. If a neighbor is unkind, look within at your harshness to yourself or others. A friend was frustrated because her child was so untidy. She liked everything to be precise and neat. She swore he was not a reflection. However, when she looked within she realized that as a child she was harshly disciplined when she made a mess and that her inner child was longing to rebel. At first it was agony for her to express her creative, messy and free side but when she began to do so, she was less bothered about the home being perfect. At the same time her child automatically started to become tidier.
The qualities that you like and admire in the people in your life is reflecting your own beautiful and magnificent aspects back to you. The more we dislike someone or something, the more our soul is trying to draw a reflection to our attention.
The Law of Projection
According to the Law of Projection we can only hear, see, talk about, criticize or praise ourselves. If someone says: ‘She is nasty’, they are projecting their own nastiness. If someone says: ‘You are beautiful’, that person is equally projecting their own inner beauty. The way you see the world comes from within you and is your projection. If you do not like what is coming from you, immediately cancel it, and replace it with something positive.
Law of Karma
Karma is the future consequences of one's current intentions, thoughts, behaviors and actions. You have the ability to choose how you respond and react to Karmic generated events, thus reducing or eliminating future Karma. This is both a psychological and physical practice, with the mental attitude much more powerful than the physical deed.
Good Karma is good, bad Karma is bad, but attaining any kind of Karma is undesirable. The goal, is to stop the cycle of Karma by ceasing further Karmic accumulation. The to way to avoid creating Karma is to act selflessly, without ego, without the desire for any reward. Any reduction in Karma will improve one's life, well-being and happiness.
The Law of Grace -Forgiveness
We avoid Forgiveness because we have the mistaken idea that forgiveness means we condone or agree with the actions of others! Forgiveness does not mean letting others abuse you. Forgiveness does not require that you extend trust. This kind of forgiveness is not dependent on the other person changing.
Forgiveness is:
---It is letting go of any expectation that the other person will change.
---It is letting go of any expectation of apology, or of recognition and acknowledgement of wrong-doing.
---It is acknowledging to yourself that the other person acted in the only way that this person could act.
The Law of Attraction
According to the Law of Attraction, we constantly broadcast into the world our personal story, made up of our patterns, emotional energy, mind-sets, denials, likes and dislikes. Whether it is conscious or unconscious, we send it all out and attract those who want to tune in to our frequency. In this way like attracts like. You draw in the characters that take part in the play of your life. If you want to change any part of it, examine and heal your beliefs. You will automatically attract different people and situations, which will then reflect different aspects of yourself.
Law of Prosperity-Clarity and Abundance
Like any wise, loving parent, God wants all his beloved children to be prosperous, successful, happy and healthy. This law says that we can have our hearts desire, and if we lose something by no falt of our own, this just means that we are to recieve something even better than that which was lost. This law is reflected in nature, when you trim a tree branch, two or more will grow in it's place. And for a plant to bear fruit, it must first sacrifice the beautiful flowers it worked so hard to make. God is waiting to give us our hearts’ desire, but first we must be clear about what we want and prove we are ready to receive it.

Clarity is the first step. If you are unsure of what you want, sit and rest quietly, until clarity comes to you. It is like being lost in the fog. You wait until the sun comes out to disperse it before you decide what to do.

If you have been in the fog for a long time, take a decision to move in any direction, however fearful or difficult. Then feel your way carefully until you are in the clear. As soon as you make a clear decision about any aspect of your life a light goes on over your head. The Universe sees this light and the Powers That Be align behind you to help.
The Law of the Word-Prayer, Asking or Commanding?
The Universe responds when we pray with purity of intention and with self-worth and clarity. Pray from a calm, clear space with passion, enthusiasm and positivity. (Enthusiasm, ‘en theos’, means ‘with God’.) Effective prayers are simple, authentic and from the heart.

The moment we have offered our prayer we must give thanks for it and prepare to receive what we have asked for. Many people pray without expecting the prayer to be answered. That is not prayer. It is merely hope. Praying with others strengthens its power . Be prepared to receive what you have asked for in whatever form it arrives. If you are praying for something personal there is a time to let go. Say the prayer then let it go. It may feel right to change it in some way and repeat it and this is an indication that things have moved on.

All prayers must be positive and for the highest good. Remember to ‘Let Thy Will Be Done’, which means detaching from the result.

Because we do not have the overall picture while we are in a human body, it is helpful to add ‘under the Law of Grace'(forgiveness) or 'in the perfect way', which allows the Universe to activate something different if there is a higher factor we are unaware of.

Remember who you truly are, a magnificent Divine being a Co-creator in the universe. When you master the Spiritual Laws you can help, heal and lift up all you come into contact with.
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
Such a person is not disposed to turn to God when in need and so he does not receive God’s help or protection.

Enter the wasteland of bankrupt, fraudulent theology.

Where shall I put my coins so I can be paid what God owes me? How much will two mites purchase I wonder...
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
The law provides that success will inevitably crown our efforts if we persevere in our pursuit of a goal and if we have faith in God. In other words, perseverance and faith in God will always lead to success in our pursuits.

Like dying on a cross, giving everything that you have to the poor, and mourning the loss of our loved ones.

Blessed are the poor in spirit...
Blessed are those who mourn...
Blessed are those who are persecuted...
 

evearael

Well-Known Member
For three easy installments of $29.99 you can purchase the book! And in this book there are pages. And on those pages are words. And if you follow everything in perfect faith, you will get that dream job, you will find love, and you will never suffer tumors! For the really difficult cases, purchasing the second book is necessary...
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
evearael said:
For three easy installments of $29.99 you can purchase the book! And in this book there are pages. And on those pages are words. And if you follow everything in perfect faith, you will get that dream job, you will find love, and you will never suffer tumors! For the really difficult cases, purchasing the second book is necessary...

Heck, our friend's book solves all of these problems in a whopping 65 pages.
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
The Law of Creative Accomplishment:-

The law provides that success will inevitably crown our efforts if we persevere in our pursuit of a goal and if we have faith in God. In other words, perseverance and faith in God will always lead to success in our pursuits.

One wonders if you have ever heard of the Halocaust. I hope that you do not suggest that the millions of Jews who were murdered did not have faith in God.
 
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angellous_evangellous

Guest
"It stipulates that good deeds will bring us happiness and good fortune while bad conduct will cause us to experience suffering and misfortune. The Law of Reciprocal Action provides, in effect, that the nature of what we give in life is the same as the nature of what we get back."

I wonder what the Jews and others did wrong to cause a madman desire to wipe them out. I wonder what black people do to incite violence from the KKK.

Curious as to how God refuses protection to a little girl who gets strangled, raped, and killed in an alley behind a bar. Did her parents not read your book?
 

EnhancedSpirit

High Priestess
angellous_evangellous said:
"It stipulates that good deeds will bring us happiness and good fortune while bad conduct will cause us to experience suffering and misfortune. The Law of Reciprocal Action provides, in effect, that the nature of what we give in life is the same as the nature of what we get back."

I wonder what the Jews and others did wrong to cause a madman desire to wipe them out. I wonder what black people do to incite violence from the KKK.

Curious as to how God refuses protection to a little girl who gets strangled, raped, and killed in an alley behind a bar. Did her parents not read your book?

You have to understand that the Law of Reciprocal Action ( or Karma ) is not limited to this lifetime, but accumulates over many lifetimes. If you throw some seeds out and come back in just a few months, and harvest what you have, it will not be a big harvest. But if you don't go back for a long time, then the harvest will be huge, the plants will have grown and grown and spread, and come back to you multiplied even more. Another way to look at it is as a debt, a karmic debt, if you pay the debt soon, you may only have a small amount of interest to pay, but if you wait lifetimes, the interest will acculate, and the amount you pay back will end up being far more than the original debt.

We do not know what this girl in the ally did in her past lives, or maybe she was a soul who gratiously sacrificed herself (as Jesus did) to show us just how ugly it can be. Sometimes we have to know the bad to appreciate the good.
 
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