bookofdiscipline – Jehovih's Faithists

Notes on the Book of Discipline Chapter 1

12 February 2024

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…

Comments on the Book of Discipline – Chapter 6

8 April 2023

1. O man, apply yourself to understand the spirit of my discourse, for herein shall you find the key to the Father’s kingdom. 2. These are the rules of the second resurrection: To become an interpreter and worker without a written formula: 3. That whatever gives joy to your fellow man and renders peace and goodwill unto all–shall be called light: 4. That whatever gives sorrow to your fellow man, or discouragement to others–shall be called darkness: 5. As to…

Notes on the Book of Discipline Ch. 10

13 November 2021

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…