A Friendly Reminder

Sometimes it is difficult for me to understand why it is that we need to be reminded that we are Spiritualists or Christians.

Far too many of us forget the seven principles of Spiritualism the teaching of Christ, that we repeat and take part in each time we attend a church service. We seem to forget the one principle that governs our lives more than any other.  That principle is "We believe in Personal Responsibility". This doesn't mean that we only believe in this principle when it is convenient for us. It means that we believe in it 24/7.  We are to practice what we believe and preach and not like so many other people in this world who only practice what they preach when it is convenient.

In part, it is one of our responsibility to allow each individual to be who and what they are without judging them in any way.  However, I know that it is almost impossible for us to not judge others.  We learned how to judge other from the time we are born.  Judging others is within us and we as Spiritualists/Christians must start doing something about this in our lives.  I know that it is sometime impossible to for us, but it is a must done.

How many time have you had to prove to others that you are very much qualified for the position you applied for whether that position be on the job or at church?  Why is it that there are so many independent churches in this world?  Why aren't they affiliated with a national association or national union?  Is it because of there beliefs or money, or is there more to it than that?  Yes, there is more to it than that it boils down to the personalities of those who are running things.  You are not me and I am not you but some how you may believe that I should think and act exactly like you do.  That I should have the same personality as yours and do what you do. Could you accept me if I was?  What a boring world this would be.

In this world there are wars going on all the time and those wars are nothing more than the result of certain persons personalities and there outlook on life that gets in the way of common sense and logic.  When we use common sense and logic we look at all the possibilities of a situation and not what our narrow views dictate.  We consult with others and get there views on a subject so that we can make informed decisions.  Informed of the consequences of a wrong decision.

You and I have to think. Make informed decisions and give others the benefit of any doubt.  Way the pros and cons and think of how our decision(s) may affect others.  Thinking is something we all do but do we do it with others and the end results in mind?  You say yes.  OK but do you really?

Do you need to be reminded that of the principle of personal responsibility every time you are confronted with another person or a situation in your life that could potentially affect the lives of others?  Can you give others the benefit of the doubt and even help them to see your point of view if it differs from theirs?  Are you sure that your decision was the correct one?  \kind of makes you think...