05-10-2019, 02:42 AM
(05-06-2019, 08:28 AM)Stranger Wrote: I do not know whether or not this line is an adulteration. BUT, there is a metaphysical sense in which it is actually true, as far as I can tell /.../
Nau7ik Wrote:When understood with the key of Kabbalah there is nothing wrong with that saying at all.
I see how “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but by Me” can be used as a decree for religious exclusivism and elitism. Jesus embodied such a perfect harmony of human and divine nature (Word/Logos was directly expressing through him) and so in some way it is true that (at least) some attraction to Jesus is an indicator if a person is a true spiritual seeker: "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me." But this doesn't mean there haven't been any mystics from non-Christian religions who experienced and radiated this union with the Creator. Isn't so?
Tiphareth - Christ connection resonates with me. Beauty is love actualized ... I would interpret "anointment" (Christhood)* for the kingdom of God as this vibration of universal love (the requisite for 4.d.+ harvest). Is this attained only by believing in Jesus? Or following his example and receiving his grace (friendship, guidance, "investment")? I think this was meant with: "Believe in God and believe in me". And: "If you keep my words, me and my Father will dwell in you."
*Christ means the anointed one - saviour. Anointment was for prophets, kings and priests.