Wisdom from the Greater Community
Wisdom from the Greater Community is a Sacred Text of the New Message from God.
Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume One was the first published book of the New Message. It is a collection of revelations that the Messenger Marshall Vian Summers received in public, between the years of 1986 and 1989.
Marshall Vian Summers received Wisdom from the Greater Community Volume Two in 1992 and 1993.
Volume One
"Wisdom Volume One is a wise and compassionate guide for discovering the New Message teaching on the power of relationship and inner certainty in everyday life. Wisdom 1 speaks to that persistent feeling that there is something important to do in life. It provides a Greater Community perspective on topics ranging from “Marriage” and “Achieving Peace” to “Provoking Change” and “World Evolution”. Wisdom 1 cuts through the uncertainty and confusion of our time to enable you to find and to follow what you have always known."[1]
Volume Two
"Wisdom Volume Two concentrates on the needs of a world in transition as the greater context for finding your contribution and resolving personal dilemmas. It introduces the larger arena of intelligent life called the Greater Community and provides the insights and perspective necessary to prepare for a future that will be unlike anything that we have ever known. In the New Message teaching on topics ranging from “Discernment” and “Greater Community Realities” to “Courage” and “Religion as Mystery,” Wisdom 2 opens the way to living a greater life in a greater universe. Both volumes of Wisdom from the Greater Community are a powerful compliment to the journey in Steps to Knowledge."[2]
Volume One Chapters
Chapter 1:Greater Religion Chapter 2:Relationships & Sexuality Chapter 3:Greater Community Chapter 4:Trust Chapter 5:Marriage Chapter 6:Health Chapter 7:Freedom Chapter 8:Preparing for the Future Chapter 9:Spiritual Truths Chapter 10:Service in the World Chapter 11:Power & Responsibility Chapter 12:Love Chapter 13:Spiritual Community Chapter 14:World Evolution Chapter 15:Giving I Chapter 16:Giving II Chapter 17:Mastery Chapter 18:Higher Education Chapter 19:Fulfillment Chapter 20:Inner Listening Chapter 21:Enduring Happiness Chapter 22:Escaping Suffering Chapter 23:Forgiveness Chapter 24:Happiness in the World Chapter 25:Escaping Fear Chapter 26:Stillness Chapter 27:Disappointment Chapter 28:Using Power for Good Chapter 29:Faith & Fear Chapter 30:Perception Chapter 31:Healing Chapter 32:Achievement Chapter 33:Provoking Change Chapter 34:Religion as Education Chapter 35:Achieving Peace
Volume Two Chapters
Chapter 1: Ambition Chapter 2: Possessions Chapter 3: Pleasure Chapter 4: Serving Others Chapter 5: Working with the Mind Chapter 6: Discernment Chapter 7: Discretion Chapter 8: Solving Problems Chapter 9: Honesty Chapter 10: Greater Community Visitations Chapter 11: Spiritual Practice Chapter 12: Self-Expression & the Mental Environment Chapter 13: Religion as Mystery Chapter 14: Intelligence Chapter 15: Responding to the Greater Community Chapter 16: Thresholds Chapter 17: Visitors’ Perception of Humanity Chapter 18: Compassion Chapter 19: Courage Chapter 20: Learning from Others Chapter 21: Devotion & Commitment Chapter 22: Money Chapter 23: Becoming Wise Chapter 24: Work Chapter 25: Environments Chapter 26: Conflict Chapter 27: Self-Doubt Chapter 28: Greater Community Realities Chapter 29: Inspiration Chapter 30: Kindness Chapter 31: Concentration Chapter 32: Pride Chapter 33: Perseverance Chapter 34: Walking the Way of Knowledge