To true and earnest seekers:
Jesus said: "I have used proverbs to tell you these things, but the
time is coming when the truth shall not be so veiled and I will speak
to you plainly about the Father." (JN 16)
"If you adhere to my teaching, you will really be my disciples; and
you shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free." (JN 8)
"Oh, there is so much more I want to tell you, but you cannot
understand it now. When the Spirit of Holiness and Truth comes, he
will guide you into all truth." (JN 16)
Speaking plainly, therefore, we should better first clear up the
mystery of the Holy Spirit. It is simple, really, but veiled from the
eyes of the profane since long ago. The Holy Spirit is a spirit entity
that is already holy.
To all those who seek to know the Truth, the guidance is available.
But we must first meet certain minimum requirements to merit
instruction by the Holy Spirits.
Qualifications of Students
1. The applicant must be genuinely motivated for the right reasons
Many enter into these studies merely to satisfy their curiosity.
They've heard something about the teachings but don't really know what
they are about. Some come for healing. The doctors have given up on
them, or else, were not able to heal them. Others are just too poor;
they cannot afford to go to a doctor. After hearing of miraculous
healings taking place, they become attracted to the healers. Others
come for the powers and increased perceptions that can be obtained. In
the beginning, we all come for some selfish reasons. However, if we
really want to progress in these studies, our goals must ascend to a
higher order. We must be genuinely motivated to do some good, not just
for ourselves, but for others, as well.
2. The applicant must have an earnest desire to learn and develop
spiritually
Desire fuels our efforts. Unless we want something badly enough, we
won't exert the necessary efforts and we can never attain. We also
need to have a clear objective. And it must be the right objective.
The purpose of these studies is not to be the pursuit of worldly
goals. Worldly matters are of no great concern to the Spirits of
Truth. Instead, they are primarily and exclusively focused on
spiritual objectives and spiritual development. These are the things
that are far more important to God. We must also realize that all
things can be learned provided we apply ourselves to our studies.
3. The applicant must be serious, determined and willing to persevere
These studies require great sacrifices, much time and patient efforts.
No one can continue unless he is deeply committed. Each lesson carries
a high price in terms of sweat and tears, pain and suffering. All
things of value are worth paying their price.
These three are the most important qualifications. The rest come
later. It doesn't matter that you are a sinner. We all are, anyway.
And no matter how grave your sin, provided you meet these three
requirements, you can be accepted as a student.
Impediments to Learning
Further, before any accepted student may progress in these studies,
there will be many obstacles he must also overcome:
1. Pride
We should have confidence in ourselves and take pride in our
accomplishments. However, we should not delude ourselves. No matter
what our present status in life, how powerful we may be, how
successful or how rich, we still have much to learn. Even though we
may have attended the best schools and are teachers in our own right,
still, we don't know enough. "The knowledge of the world is
foolishness to God." We should always be open to instruction from all
quarters. Those who are behind us can remind us of the lessons we have
already learned. Those who are ahead can provide valuable insights to
guide us. There is Light in the greatest and in the least.
2. Impatience
Truth must be built from the ground up. It takes time to build solid
foundations. All knowledge based on false premises cannot endure.
Every proposition must be thoroughly scrutinized and understood before
they are accepted. Many want the truth now, not tomorrow, not next
week, but today, now. But this is like asking a doctor of medicine who
completed his education only after many years of study to impart all
he knows to a student in just a couple of days or weeks and expect
that student to be able to heal outright. This cannot be, nor is this
reasonable. Learning necessarily requires much time and patient
efforts.
3. Close-mindedness
We need to be open to new concepts and teachings. Otherwise, we won't
be able to progress. It is understandable for us to be attached to our
present beliefs. However, if life does not conform to these beliefs,
then our understanding must be wrong. We should seek out new answers
where our own are proven inadequate. It is especially difficult to let
go of long-held beliefs and false notions, but this must be done
before we can move forward. Life is a continuous breaking down and
building anew, but each time, better than before.
4. Inability to be true to self
Let us not pretend to be good when we are not. We must be honest
enough to admit our faults and weaknesses. We should see ourselves as
we really are without the frills and the trimmings. We can effect
necessary improvements only after we recognize our character
deficiencies. God is righteous and we need to be like Him before we
can really know Him and live with Him in His kingdom.
5. Worldly involvements
Certain Earthly preoccupations are still necessary and, in fact,
should take precedence over our spiritual pursuits. However, we should
not overemphasize their importance. Instead, we should keep our
spiritual goals always in sight and give them the priority they
deserve.
6. Lust for the things of the world
For as long as we are thirsty, we need to drink. Similarly, we need to
satisfy our worldly cravings. However, Earthly things are not to be
desired. We should gradually turn from them and prefer, instead, the
things of the spirit. The more we remain fascinated by worldly
pleasures, the longer it will take us to attain to the real treasures
in Heaven.
7. Wrong attitudes
Some are far too demanding. They think God owes them an explanation.
They never think to mend their ways, instead. But God only answers
those who wait patiently with an open and repentant heart. Others want
every benefit without working for them. They argue that Jesus already
paid for their sins and that God is like a genie, just waiting at
their pleasure to grant their every wish. But this is not what God has
decreed. Instead, we should never expect something for nothing. More,
we must be willing to give before we can receive.
Reference links:
Introduction to the Holy Spirits
http://www.innerquest.org.ph/secretsofthekingdom/iq3241holyspirit1.htm
How the Holy Spirits administer their guidance
http://secrets-of-the-kingdom.blogspot.com/2006/11/teachings-of-holy-spirit-2.html
Enter the Realm of the Spirit
http://innerquest1.blogspot.com/
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