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A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4 Illusions of the Ego

III. Love Without Conflict 6-10 6. No force except your own will is strong enough or worthy enough to guide you.  In this you are as free as God and must remain so forever.  Let us ask the Father in my name to keep you mindful of His Love for you and yours for Him. Continue reading “A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4 Illusions of the Ego”

A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4 Illusions of the Ego

III. Love Without Conflict 1-5 It is hard to understand what “The Kingdom of Heaven is within you” really means.  This is because it is not understandable to the ego, which interprets it as if something outside is inside, and this does not mean anything.  The word “within” is unnecessary.  The Kingdom of Heaven isContinue reading “A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4 Illusions of the Ego”

A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego

II. The Ego and False Autonomy 6-11 6.  Only those who have a real and lasting sense of abundance can be truly charitable.  This is obvious when you consider what is involved.  To the ego, to give anything implies that you will have to do without it.  When you associate giving with sacrifice, you giveContinue reading “A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego”

A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego

Section II. The Ego and False Autonomy 1-5 It is reasonable to ask how the mind could ever have made the ego.  In fact, it is the best question you could ask.  There is, however, no point in giving an answer in terms of the past because the past does not matter, and history wouldContinue reading “A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego”

A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego

Section I. Right Teaching and Right Learning 1-7 A good teacher clarifies his own ideas and strengthens them by teaching them.  Teacher and pupil are alike in the learning process.  They are in the same order of learning, and unless they share their lessons conviction will be lacking.  A good teacher must believe in theContinue reading “A COURSE IN MIRACLES Chapter 4: Illusions of the Ego”