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Notes on the Book of Discipline Chapter 1

The first chapter of the Book of Discipline begins by urging us to open our minds to discern the beauty and glory of heavenly places prepared by the various celestial beings.

In the second verse, we read about the concept of two resurrections. The first resurrection is described as chaotic, with individuals pursuing worldly desires, while the second resurrection aims for orderliness and growth.

The Oahspe Bible states that mortals and angels attract each other based on their desires and aspirations. Those who seek similar earthly pursuits attract angels who inspire and guide them accordingly. Thus, it could be said that if we are living a carnal life, we are likely to attract the lower angels into our lives. When we think of spiritual growth, attracting lower angels is not desirable. When mortals die and enter the first resurrection, they are accompanied by angels who influenced them on Earth. This cycle continues until spirits realise there are higher heavens available to them.
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Notes for Jehovih’s Kingdom Ch. 19

A voice spoke to Tae, the leader of Shalam. The voice said they did well in starting a kingdom on Earth, but it’s just a small part of a bigger plan. Lessons from Uz (the world) teach that big cities can make it hard for people to do good things.

So, the rule is that Shalam’s cities shouldn’t be too big—no more than three thousand people. Like bees making new hives, some people from Shalam should leave and start new places. Tae asked for volunteers to do this righteously, as an example for the future.
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Notes on the Book of Discipline Ch. 10

Shalom,

In today’s Oahspe readings we learn about the need to be patient with our neighbors and brothers (1-4), confession to others, and to Jehovih (5-11); Faithists have a C’Chief (chief of chiefs, first priest) and Chiefs (priests) to whom we seek counsel for our wrongdoing and guilt. We do not confess our sins in the same manner as Christian Catholics, “but in all cases, confession shall be made in the name of Jehovih” (11); our confession is to seek counsel from those who have been entrusted with the treasures of Jehovih’s Voice (the Oahspe and Teachings of Light). It is from these that we are able to be guided to the right path of purification in Jehovih so that we may be pleasing to our Creator.
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Notes on the Book of Judgement Chapter 16

4. To serve thy God is to work for others, especially the sick and helpless, and not for thyself. Thy prayers and confessions to me are but the waste of thy breath.

The grammar may lead some to think that praying is useless. We know better. The text could be clarified as “(If thou work not for others,) thy prayers and confessions to me are but the waste of thy breath.”
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Notes on the Book of Judgement Chapter 14

1. Of the foundations of the resurrections of thy God, there are two kinds; one, which dealeth with those already born, and the other, with such as are not yet born. 2. For, after thou hast purified thyself as to flesh and spirit, two conditions are open to thee, celibacy and marriage.

Each person has a choice to choose either celibacy or marriage. This choice takes place after one has become purified in both flesh and spirit, or body and soul.
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A Record of Grades

“And the ashars shall make a record of every mortal, of the grade of his wisdom and good works; and when a mortal dieth, and his spirit is delivered to the asaphs, the record shall be delivered with him; and the asaph, receiving, shall deliver such spirit, with the record into such place in these heavens as is adapted to his grade, where he shall be put to labour and to school, according to the place of the resurrections which I created.” (Book of Jehovih 7:32)

These “ashars”, or “guardian angels,” appointed as Lords over the mortals, were instructed by the Ever-present Jehovih to “make a record of every mortal.” This was especially regarding each individual human’s grade or level of perfection and knowledge he or she had gained while living in the mortal coil.
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Notes on the Book of Judgement Chapter 33

The title of this chapter is “God Judgeth Against Exclusiveness.”

1. God said: Hear the judgements of thy God, O man; look thou upon all the world with the eye of a God. 2. Be thou comprehensive in judgement over all nations and peoples upon the earth.

It is important that we view all of humanity with “the eye of a God” — in other words, having a godly, unprejudiced view of others.
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Notes on the Book of Judgement Chapter 31

The title of this chapter is “God Judgeth the Man of Promise”.

1. God said: Consider the judgements of God, O thou man of many promises.

Called “man of many promises” due to the many oaths or vows humans make. (See vs 3).

2. Behold, I have heard thee say: O God, if I were rich; or, if this undertaking hold good; or, if I am spared, then will I do something handsome for the Father’s kingdom! 3. And thy vows have been registered in heaven, over and over again.

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Notes on the Book of Judgement, Chapter 23

Title: “God Judgeth Uz, Commonly Called the World’s People”

In other words, the people of the world, or worldly people. This can also include people of certain religions that belong to the Beast. “And the names of the heads of the Beast were Brahmin, Buddhist, Christian and Mohammedan. And they divided the earth, and apportioned it between themselves, choosing soldiers and standing armies for the maintenance of their earthly aggrandizement.” (Oahspe vs. 12) Jehovih has already made a distinction between Uzians (worldly people belonging to the Beast and its religious and secular organisations) and Faithists (those who belong exclusively to Him because they have made a covenant with their Creator and have affiliated with one another in unity). “But to as many as will not make these covenants, have I given the numbers of the Beast, and they shall be called Uzians, signifying destroyers. And these shall be henceforth the two kinds of people on earth, Faithists and Uzians.” (Oahspe vs. 21)
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