Jesus Passes The Sixth

Brotherhood Test:

On Love Divine

Test On Love Divine

In all the land there is no place more grandly furnished than the Beauty Parlours of the temple of the sun. Few students ever entered these rich rooms; the priests regarded them with awe, and called them Halls of Mysteries. When Jesus had attained the victory over fear, He gained the right to enter here. The guide led on the way, and after passing many richly furnished rooms they reached the Hall of Harmony; and here was Jesus left alone.

Among the instruments of music was a harpsichord, and Jesus sat in thoughtful mood inspecting it, when, quietly, a maiden of entrancing beauty came into the hall. She did not seem to notice Jesus as He sat and mused, so busy with His thoughts. She found her place beside the harpsichord; she touched the chords most gently, and she sung the songs of Israel. And Jesus was entranced; such beauty He had never seen; such music He had never heard. The maiden sung her songs; she did not seem to know that any one was near; she went her way.

And Jesus, talking with Himself, said out,

“What is the meaning of this incident?

I did not know that such entrancing beauty and such queen-like loveliness were ever found among the sons of men. I did not know that voice of angel ever graced a human form, or that seraphic music ever came from human lips.”

For days He sat entranced; the current of His thoughts was changed; He thought of nothing but the singer and her songs. He longed to see her once again; and after certain days she came; she spoke and laid her hand upon His head. Her touch thrilled all his soul, and for the time, forgotten was the work that He was sent to do. Few were the words the maiden said; she went her way; but then the heart of Jesus had been touched. A love-flame had been kindled in His soul, and He was brought to face the sorest trial of His life. He could not sleep nor eat. Thoughts of the maiden came; they would not go. His carnal nature called aloud for her companionship.”

And then He said, “Lo, I have conquered every foe that I have met, and shall I now be conquered by this carnal love?
My Father sent me here to show the power of love divine, that love that reaches every living thing.

Shall this pure, universal love be all absorbed by carnal love?

Shall I forget all creatures else, and lose my life in this fair maiden, though she is the highest type of beauty, purity and love?
Into its very depths His soul was stirred, and long He wrestled with this angel-idol of His heart. But when the day was almost lost, His higher ego rose in might; He found Himself again, and then He said, “Although my heart shall break, I will not fail in this my hardest task; I will be victor over carnal love.”

And when again the maiden came, and offered him her hand and heart, he said, “Fair one, your very presence thrills me with delight; your voice is benediction to my soul; my human self would fly with you, and be contented in your love;
But all the world is craving for a love that I have come to manifest.
I must, then, bid you go; but we will meet again; our ways on earth will not be cast apart. I see you in the hurrying throngs of earth as minister of love; I hear your voice in song, that wins the hearts of men to better things.”
And then in sorrow and in tears the maiden went away, and Jesus was again alone.

And instantly the great bells of the temple rang; the singers sung a new, new song; the grotto blazed with light. The hierophant himself appeared, and said, “All hail! triumphant Logos, hail! The conqueror of carnal love stands on the heights.” And then he placed in Jesus' hands a scroll on which was written, LOVE DIVINE. Together they passed through the grotto (cave) of the beautiful, and in the banquet hall a feast was served, and Jesus was the honoured guest.

Lessons From The Sixth Examination

1. The encounter of Jesus with the fair maiden teaches the children of God to place God first in their lives, and to always first attend to God and obey His commandments, in every situation.

2. And the young men and women that come to do God’s work, should first concentrate on doing God’s work very well. It is disappointing that many people who answer God’s call to duty, soon go into marriage. This untimely marriage have on many occasions mislead many from doing what God said. And so many husbands and wives are today not doing God’s simply because they are married.

3. The use of songs and music in the service and worship of God is both good and necessary.

4. It is the duty of the religious leaders, ministers of God and children of God to ensure that the songs and music are melodies, and not noise. In many churches, ministries and fellowships today, the congregation allow the youths to tingle the ears with all kinds of noise and nonsenses called music.

5. Even the songs are not ordered in sequence, but is readily messed up, disorganized, because the lead choristers jump from any one song or music to another as they like.

6. Every singer or congregation is always busy singing the songs or playing the music they like or want, without singing the songs that are spiritually fit to what is being done, during prayers and worship, and during deliverances and spiritual works. The general performance all over the world is that the singers and music players are just like wild demons on the stage.

7. Love is true, and the a love-flame may be kindled anytime, anywhere, between any two persons.

8. Love is good, but love affairs must not be allowed to disturb, disorganize and corrupt the true worship of God.

9. There is the general believe that love must be between two people of the same age bracket. This is not true, because love is like an ocean, embracing everybody. An adult may marry a young woman, provided that it is the desire of the young lady to be so involved. And any two persons can be friends, provided that their friendship does not disturb or disorganize existing good relationships. Wisdom consist in knowing where to stop.

10. Those who serve and worship God, must not allow the issues of marriage to prevent or disorganize their work for God.

11. The time to work for God is a great opportunity to attain spiritual levels and enter heaven, where love is abundant.

12. But the failure to do God’s work very well leads to hell fire, where hatred is overwhelming.

13. In cases of love affairs, relationships and friendship, humanity should take the spiritual dimensions into consideration. The man and the girl who are into relationship might be father and daughter, mother and son, friends with one another, in their previous lifetimes.

14. And the boy and a girl who are now friends without being married may be those destined to live together as husband and wife in future.

15. In such cases, making laws or enforcements to separate such people is like causing unnecessary troubles and damages, which have serious consequences against the person trying to preach and force separation. Some people are able to know, while majority are blind to this facts.

16. In all cases, ensure that necessary helps are given to those who need it. Do not stop or hinder philanthropy because of gossip or suspicion.

17. In every relationship, people should first encourage and defend what helps them to fulfil their destinies here on earth, and not what shall disrupt or prevent their destinies. Those who fail to complete their destinies must reincarnate to do so or are sent to hell fire. Whoever refuses to do work, should not expect to eat foods.

18. Love and friendship must not keep us away from duties, but should rather encourage and facilitate duty.

19. In every situation, pre-marital sex or sex outside marriage is not allowed, because the two causes uncontrolled behaviours and unpleasant circumstances in the lives of humanity.

20. Humanity must do everything possible to keep sex away from the eyes and mind of the youths and children, who are not yet mature and ready for marriage.

21. At the same time, the youths who are due for marriage should be given enough explanations about love, sex, marriage and family life.

22. The uncontrolled display of pornography in the human society, and by all means possible, is not good for the spiritual development and growth of humanity. There must be public decency in every action or conduct.

23. The married people should know that sex and romance are private affairs, which are not for public display. This is very important, because there is time and a place for everything.

24. Those who arrive new to the church or attain next spiritual levels should be given warm reception or accorded befitting ceremonies, like prayers, deliverances, saraka or prizes.