A Paramount Principle

2007-4-20 14:14:00

Larry writes:

You say that one principle demonstrated by the story of Lazarus is of 'paramount importance.' In other words it is more noteworthy, important, and instructive than any other principles that one could get from this story.

What could those other less 'paramount' principles be?

In the past you used the story of Lazarus to illustrate the principle of sticking with a course of action long enough to get results. The core of the principle was that many people give up too soon if the desired result is not attained. This was also tied into the concept of 'three periods.' Lazarus had been dead over three days and the Jews of that time thought that bringing anyone back to life after that period was impossible. This miracle proved that they were wrong and demonstrated the power of God  (See archived article No. 3061).

One obvious principle in the miracle of Lazarus is that it mirrored the same principle taught by the resurrection of Jesus, that is, that victory over death was possible. The principle is mirrored in the words of Paul to the Corinthians:

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"  1 Corinthians 15:55 (KJV)

However you say that 'paramount' over this principle is a principle of Jesus needing a 'burst of female energy' to accomplish this miracle? Does that 'jibe' with other things you have taught, and other teachings in the Bible itself?

When I began writing this post I thought to myself about Larry's recently acquired mission to make sure my posts are error free and to set me straight in an apparent quest to make sure the flock is not led astray. I challenged myself to write about the next principle in a way that he would not have to tell me what was wrong with it, but maybe just add some positive input like the old Larry used to do - like the quote from Larry given by Dan the other day.

After I finished my post I read it over and asked myself if there was anything in it that would set him off. It looked like a pretty clean presentation to me, illustrating a positive message, but then I still felt a button would be pushed.

It never occurred to me that the button would be the word "paramount."

Actually, any principle can be paramount according to the situation. If you are trying to get a business going and have good investment capital, a good idea, but are not putting in the time and effort then the "paramount" thing is to put in the time and effort.

On the other hand, if you are putting in lots of effort and have a good idea, but have no money then the paramount thing is to get capital.

The reason the Lazarus Principle is paramount here is that Jesus had the Christ with him, he had faith, he had knowledge, but to activate the fullness of power he needed to light the fuse, so to speak, with female energy. This was why that after Martha showed faith that he could still help Lazarus even after he was dead for four days that Jesus asked for one more confirmation of her belief:

"Believest thou this?"

Her affirmative answer activated the Lazarus Principle making it paramount to the situation. It is certainly not paramount of all principles for, as I said, it is a branch or aspect of the foundation principle of male-female energy itself.

Larry:

One obvious principle in the miracle of Lazarus is that it mirrored the same principle taught by the resurrection of Jesus, that is, that victory over death was possible. The principle is mirrored in the words of Paul to the Corinthians:

"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"  1 Corinthians 15:55 (KJV)

Actually this is a statement giving us data, but not the principle. If the principle were stated it would give us an idea of what is at work to make a resurrection possible.

Larry:

Consider this statement by Jesus:

"Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."  John 14:10 (KJV)

The Christ or the Father that is in Jesus does the works by his own admission here.

In the miracle of Lazarus it appears that Jesus is thanking the Father for 'hearing' him (and presumably doing the 'work' of the miracle, as he would later do the miracle of resurrecting Jesus from the tomb after three days):

"Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me. And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me."  John 11:41-42 (KJV)

If the Christ did the 'work' and accomplished the miracle then did he (the Christ) need this 'burst of female energy' to accomplish that work?

Yes.

The Lazarus Principle is needed in all male-female relationships whether it be Jesus-Martha Jesus (female) - Father (male) disciple (female) - God (male).

Why do you suppose God asks us to have faith in him? Even though God has all this power nothing much happens until we have faith in him as Martha has faith in Jesus. When the female aspect shows faith in the male aspect then magic happens. The Lazarus Principle is thus paramount to manifesting the powers of God upon the earth.

Jesus had to play the role of Martha in relation to the Father within and give the female aspect of faith to the male energy.

Larry:

Don't know. I do believe that there is an important principle of male-female energy. But somehow I think that if there is a truly 'paramount' principle taught in the resurrection of Lazarus then it is the principle of the power of God to overcome death against all obstacles or beliefs. I see it as "setting the stage" for the even greater miracle of the resurrection of Jesus the principle of which was undoubtedly the greatest theme of the whole drama.

But what was the principle taught in the resurrection of Lazarus? The paramount one is found in the faith and acceptance of the female energy toward the male which manifests a purpose that creates miracles. The Lazarus Principle was at work with Jesus in relation to the Father and Martha in relation to Jesus. This creates a conduit that supplies the needed spiritual energy.