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;"Discernment is knowing what something is, | ;"Discernment is knowing what something is, | ||
| − | :as it truly exists at this moment." <ref | + | :as it truly exists at this moment." <ref>''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 7: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-is-wisdom-achieved-in-life How is Wisdom achieved in life?]</ref> |
;"Your discipline here needs to be in learning to discern the way— | ;"Your discipline here needs to be in learning to discern the way— | ||
:discerning the lessons that have to be learned, | :discerning the lessons that have to be learned, | ||
:discerning the relationships that you come in contact with, and | :discerning the relationships that you come in contact with, and | ||
| − | :discerning your own motivations as you proceed."<ref | + | :discerning your own motivations as you proceed."<ref>''Greater Community Spirituality'', Chapter 10: [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/how-do-you-prepare How do you prepare?]</ref> |
==Essential== | ==Essential== | ||
"Though your senses will perceive the form of things, your heart will experience the essence of things, and this is how things will become known. Once they are known, you will realize how you are to participate with them. Thus, all your faculties of mind will be utilized for one great purpose, for Knowledge will utilize all your faculties and the faculties of the world for the redemption of the world, which is the redemption of Knowledge within the world." | "Though your senses will perceive the form of things, your heart will experience the essence of things, and this is how things will become known. Once they are known, you will realize how you are to participate with them. Thus, all your faculties of mind will be utilized for one great purpose, for Knowledge will utilize all your faculties and the faculties of the world for the redemption of the world, which is the redemption of Knowledge within the world." | ||
| − | <ref> | + | <ref>''Steps to Knowledge'', [http://stepstoknowledge.com/steps/Step273-My-Teachers-hold-the-memory-of-my-Ancient-Home-for-me.htm Step 273: My Teachers hold the memory of my Ancient Home for me.]</ref> |
==Simple, Direct and Natural== | ==Simple, Direct and Natural== | ||
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"Discernment, then, becomes not a matter of judgment and criticism but a means for recognition. Instead of good or bad, it becomes yes or no. You know what to follow and what not to follow. You know who to be with and who not to be with—all without judgment and condemnation. | "Discernment, then, becomes not a matter of judgment and criticism but a means for recognition. Instead of good or bad, it becomes yes or no. You know what to follow and what not to follow. You know who to be with and who not to be with—all without judgment and condemnation. | ||
How simple this is and how direct and natural. How life confirming this is for you who can receive it." | How simple this is and how direct and natural. How life confirming this is for you who can receive it." | ||
| − | <ref | + | <ref>''Greater Community Spirituality'', [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-2/greater-community-spirituality/what-is-steps-to-knowledge Chapter 24: What is Steps to Knowledge?]</ref> |
"Discernment is not asking the right questions or having the right checklist. It is the | "Discernment is not asking the right questions or having the right checklist. It is the | ||
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restrain yourself until the moment of action is called for, however long that may be. If you are without | restrain yourself until the moment of action is called for, however long that may be. If you are without | ||
illusions about yourself, then you will be without illusions about others. | illusions about yourself, then you will be without illusions about others. | ||
| − | Discernment, then, is the product of a great development." <ref name="w2ch6"> | + | Discernment, then, is the product of a great development." <ref name="w2ch6">''Wisdom from The Greater Community Volume Two'', [https://www.newmessage.org/the-message/volume-5/wisdom-greater-community-volume-2/what-is-discernment Chapter 6: Discernment]</ref> |
==In Relationships== | ==In Relationships== | ||
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::::your foe will speak to your weakness, and | ::::your foe will speak to your weakness, and | ||
::::your friend will speak to your strength."<ref>''The Allies of Humanity Book Three'', [http://alliesofhumanity.org/hidden-powers/ Fourth Briefing: Hidden Powers]</ref></big> | ::::your friend will speak to your strength."<ref>''The Allies of Humanity Book Three'', [http://alliesofhumanity.org/hidden-powers/ Fourth Briefing: Hidden Powers]</ref></big> | ||
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"Discernment in relationships is very important, particularly for young people, because it is here | "Discernment in relationships is very important, particularly for young people, because it is here | ||
that people give their lives away for pleasure, for charm, for wealth, for advantage. It is here that | that people give their lives away for pleasure, for charm, for wealth, for advantage. It is here that | ||
people commit themselves to relationships, to circumstances and to careers that will never hold | people commit themselves to relationships, to circumstances and to careers that will never hold | ||
| − | the possibility of revealing to them what they are really here to do and what they really can do." <ref> The New Message for Young People (August 18, 2008)</ref> | + | the possibility of revealing to them what they are really here to do and what they really can do." <ref>[https://newknowledgelibrary.org/audio-mp3/new-message-for-young-people-audio-download/ The New Message for Young People (August 18, 2008)]</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/other-revelations/discernment-in-relationships Discernment in Relationships ( February 13, 2009)] | *[http://www.newmessage.org/the-message/other-revelations/discernment-in-relationships Discernment in Relationships ( February 13, 2009)] | ||
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| + | *''[https://newknowledgelibrary.org/books/steps-to-knowledge-continuation-training-print-book/ Steps to Knowledge Continuation Training]'', Step 7: The difficulties I see in the world today are the opportunities for me to develop discernment. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 20 November 2017
- "Discernment is knowing what something is,
- as it truly exists at this moment." [1]
- "Your discipline here needs to be in learning to discern the way—
- discerning the lessons that have to be learned,
- discerning the relationships that you come in contact with, and
- discerning your own motivations as you proceed."[2]
Essential
"Though your senses will perceive the form of things, your heart will experience the essence of things, and this is how things will become known. Once they are known, you will realize how you are to participate with them. Thus, all your faculties of mind will be utilized for one great purpose, for Knowledge will utilize all your faculties and the faculties of the world for the redemption of the world, which is the redemption of Knowledge within the world." [3]
Simple, Direct and Natural
"The essence of discernment is stillness. If you can be still with another, without trying to make them good or bad, or divine or evil, then you can begin to experience him or her very directly." [4]
"Discernment, then, becomes not a matter of judgment and criticism but a means for recognition. Instead of good or bad, it becomes yes or no. You know what to follow and what not to follow. You know who to be with and who not to be with—all without judgment and condemnation. How simple this is and how direct and natural. How life confirming this is for you who can receive it." [5]
"Discernment is not asking the right questions or having the right checklist. It is the ability to know. It is the ability to experience another, not critically but directly. It is the ability to restrain yourself until the moment of action is called for, however long that may be. If you are without illusions about yourself, then you will be without illusions about others. Discernment, then, is the product of a great development." [4]
In Relationships
- "To be able to discern friend from foe in the universe,
- you must know the difference between your strength and your weakness, for
- your foe will speak to your weakness, and
- your friend will speak to your strength."[6]
"Discernment in relationships is very important, particularly for young people, because it is here that people give their lives away for pleasure, for charm, for wealth, for advantage. It is here that people commit themselves to relationships, to circumstances and to careers that will never hold the possibility of revealing to them what they are really here to do and what they really can do." [7]
References
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 7: How is Wisdom achieved in life?
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 10: How do you prepare?
- ↑ Steps to Knowledge, Step 273: My Teachers hold the memory of my Ancient Home for me.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wisdom from The Greater Community Volume Two, Chapter 6: Discernment
- ↑ Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 24: What is Steps to Knowledge?
- ↑ The Allies of Humanity Book Three, Fourth Briefing: Hidden Powers
- ↑ The New Message for Young People (August 18, 2008)
Further Study
- Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 7: How Is Wisdom Achieved in Life?
- Steps to Knowledge Continuation Training, Step 7: The difficulties I see in the world today are the opportunities for me to develop discernment.