Inspired Works

1999-12-11 22:03:00

Sterling writes:
"The core reason I don't run away from you and your list when things like this come up are because of your stance on agency or decision as being the core principle. I believe the best definition of good or evil must be intricately tied to whether or not something increases one's ability to choose or diminishes it."

JJ

I am extremely pleased you have stayed with us so far. Few realize the hurdles that one must cross when he comes from a strict religion that his life and lifetime has been dedicated toward. Most of the people on this list have not come from a past that was dedicated to a structured religion and probably do not appreciate your struggle.

Let us imagine presenting some of the teachings we have discussed to a Catholic priest, a Seventh Day Adventist minister, A Televangelist, a Jewish Rabbi, a Jehovah's Witness, etc.

Many who see a greater light may look at these people with some contempt and feel that they deserve the darkness they are in, yet there are many loving, sincere, truth seeking people caught in dead works from which they cannot escape. Many of these people are potential lights that are trapped in prison and their iron bars are the rules set by their established religions. The frowns of their elders on outside teachings are locks that keep the prison doors shut.

Now Sterling is one of the few within a highly structured religion who is taking a look outside. Most who look outside and see something unsettling, like the word Lucifer used in a positive light, will tremble with fear and retreat again behind the prison doors, no questions asked. But instead of retreating, Sterling asked the question.

When he first joined the list I gave him a fifty/fifty chance of staying. Now that I see that the word Lucifer has not scared him off I raise his chances to 90%.

One of the problems you may have, Sterling, is that some of the group that you teach may think you are in league with the devil as you relate some of these teachings to them. Hopefully you have prepared them well.

Both Blavatsky and Alice A. Bailey are difficult reading and many read a few pages and quit. The Master Djwahl Khul, who was one of the three wise Magi from the East and currently works in association with the Christ, was the main source of knowledge for both of them.

The works of Alice A. Bailey are superior to Blavatsky for several reasons: first because they are a later revelation and secondly, because they are the actual words and thoughts of a Master in an immortal state. Blavatsky received many teachings from the Brotherhood but put them all down in her own words and mixed many of them with her own ideas and thoughts. There is much truth in what she writes but they must be read in the light of the soul to make sure the truth is discerned. Alice A. Bailey's writings are so accurate that my soul almost gets lazy when I read them. Seldom has a red flag gone up as I have plowed through the books.

There is a strong correlation between Alice A. Bailey and Joseph Smith. Joseph was tutored by a teacher who had overcome death and appeared to him in a physical body. He was told that he would meet with the messenger periodically until the time of his mission. Even so Alice A Bailey received her first contact with a Master in a physical body at the age of 15. One named Koot Hoomi appeared to her and told her of a mission she had, but first there would be a time of preparation. Then, just as Moroni did with Joseph, he met with her periodically over a period of years until she was ready to begin. Just as all the revelations of Joseph Smith were given in full consciousness so were the writings of Alice A. Bailey.

Outside of the Spirit of Truth, the greatest witness to her work is to read a book she wrote on her own and then read one that was dictated to her by Djwahl Khul. On an intellectual basis alone one can see they were written by two different people?one a reasonably intelligent disciple and the other a Master of Wisdom.

And concerning free will, yes the dividing difference between the Brotherhood of Light and the Dark is free will. This is the point where the great struggle lies. Bailey and Blavatsky definitely teach in this direction. I personally would not support an angel from heaven if he taught otherwise.

For your first book I would suggest A Treatise on White Magic. Keep in mind here that a white magician is one like the Christ. When you begin reading this I would advise that you force yourself to read the first 100 pages. After you get that far you will be hooked. One of these days I hope to give a class on this book.

I have been considering selling the Bailey books, as one of my distributors carries them. If I get demand for six Bailey Books, I would be happy to place an order and send them to you. White Magic sells for $20 plus $3.00 postage in the US. A CD Rom is available with all 24 books for $180.

As you begin reading either Bailey or Blavatsky it is a good idea to use a metaphysical glossary. There is an extensive one for free at:
http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/etgloss/etg-hp.htm