Good Morning Garden

…for they shall see God. In this wonderful Beatitude we are told exactly how this supreme task is to be accomplished and who they are who shall do it. They are the pure in heart. Purity, in its full and complete sense, is recognizing God alone as the only real Cause, and the only real Power in existence. It is what is called elsewhere in the Sermon “the single eye.”

Note that Jesus speaks of the pure in heart. The word heart in the Bible usually means that part of man’s mentality that modern psychology knows under the name of the “subconscious mind.” This is exceedingly important because it is not sufficient for us to accept the Truth with the conscious mind only. At that stage it is still a mere opinion. It is not until it is accepted by the subconscious mind, and thus assimilated into the whole mentality, that it can make any difference in one’s character or life.

…as he thinketh in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7).

Are we going to see God? For believers the real question is “do we have the ‘single eye”‘ described above? Do we believe in our hearts and our subconscious that God is the only cause and true power? If so, then we must examine our lives to determine if these beliefs manifest themselves in our behavior. For instance, on matters of faith or doctrine, do we treat those with which we disagree in ways that denote love and respect for them. Or do we criticize and condemn while organizing others to force our beliefs on those with which we disagree. Do we say “I love you, but I must disagree with you”? Or, do we call names, question motives and condemn their actions? As we search our hearts, let us also search our actions to ensure that they make a positive difference in ours’ and other’s lives and character. Then, and only then, shall we live in the Garden and see God.

Hoping we all see God,
Z gardener