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The Living Life Series is dedicated to Lord Bo Tien (武天菩萨). The doctrine is in His image. The image is the doctrine. He who sees, understands and effects the doctrine sees and knows Him. He who does not see, know and effect the doctrine sees not and knows not the saint even if the saint or His image is beside him. The far may be near and the near may be far. Let the doctrine and the saint be part of our life. The lord saint in your life can be any heavenly saint of any religion, sect or school. The doctrine of truth is behind all and this is the Inner Truth that leads all (regardless of their religious affiliation or even if none) to inner peace and heaven on earth here and now and not just in the after life. The ideal worship and devotion is to know and effect the doctrine of God and the saints. The best gospel is the gospel of life. We learn from our life and the lives of others. The true temple is the world we live in. The sky is the roof of the temple and religions and sects are the pillars of the temple. All under Heaven are in the temple. Needless to say that all the saints we know are in this temple. Ji Gong Posat too is no exception. The whole wide world and web is the temple and must be regarded as a sacred place --- a temple for living and learning. It is more important that everyone that counts plays a role in this universal temple if due focus is to be given to the Mission of Heaven. Men must not be distracted by the agenda of men and end up serving the mission of man. That would be a far cry from the Mission of Heaven. We worship God and saints, not man however good that man may be. There should be no hero worshiping or idolizing of man whether he is a charismatic pastor, priest, monk, medium or lay leader. We don't even idol worship the image of any saint but reflect on what the image stands for. - the doctrine in the image. Omitofo 阿弥陀佛!.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Your views or my views?

No 647 of Living Life Series 1


The Four Pillar Message of Lord Bo Tien is very clear and crisp in specifying that all religions are right and serve their respective roles. 
武天菩萨
Lord Bo Tien

 But man will always have the choice and personal opinions and perspectives. What is good for one man may not be as good for another. The views of a man may not count for another. Thus if we depend on others too much and not make up our minds, we will be perturbed. 

Even the vocal and socially acclaimed views of a man in the same religion as us may not coincide with our personal views. This does not mean we are wrong even if that man is the pastor or priest. 

But for purpose of evangelizing, it is necessary to be forceful and to insist that there is only one view. Again, not all would agree and the views of a religion depends very much on the beholder. 

So if we are different in outlook and views from the many vocal in the very house of God, do not be ruffled but have confidence. Spirituality has to do with our personal bond and union with God and saints. We should hold on to that and not let others sway us and impose their views on us. That will be fertile ground for cult. 

At the same time, it is also true that one must not impose one's views and interpretations on others though one can share with others at opportune times. But at no time should one scoff and scorn at others for their views and interpretations. 

There is therefore that delicate balance relating to how we handle our personal views on religion and the differing views of others, be they of the same religion or of different religions. Wisdom is needed and the respect for oneself and for others must be the guiding principle. 

Let there be peace and harmony in this world and this must begin with the individual - ourselves. Everything begins with us, be it in religion or otherwise. 

Our views and ways matter, so also are the views and ways of others. Mutual respect must hold sway so that all can have more of peace and the glory that is of God and saints, be it in spiritual or mundane matters. 


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