HOW ARE WE MEASURING?

Those mired in the first stage of mortal mind may be be interpreting Jesus’ saying “For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.” (Luke 6:38 For) as a way to be treated fairly in in their mortal dealings. They believe if they are fair in their outward dealings with others, they will be rewarded and receive the same fair treatment in return. This may be true on some shallow level, but the spiritual meaning goes much deeper.

When we meet someone do we take a mental inventory of their capacities or character? Yes, we all are engaged in this activity, but we must not measure another on the belief that he is a material personality, a combination of Spirit and matter. Instead we must be followers of Jesus who “mapped it out for us. He unveiled the Christ consciousness, the spiritual idea of divine Love.” (S&H 38:24-26 paraphrase) “The divine us living and blessing and expressing true existence and feeling the unspeakable peace which comes from an all-absorbing spiritual love.” (S&H 264:24 paraphrase)