Many people would like to attend what they call an advanced class in metaphysics; but what could an advanced course include that would not be in the ordinary lessons?
The usual metaphysical classes teach that God is the only power, and that evil is insubstantial; that we form our own destiny by our thoughts and our beliefs; that conditions do not matter when we pray; that time and space and matter are human illusions; that there is a solution to every problem; that man is the child of God, and God is perfect good; that Jesus Christ is the one who taught the full truth about God, and actually demonstrated it.
Once the student has obtained a correct intellectual comprehension of these facts, and digested them”at least partially”, the only thing that remains for him is to develop his understanding by demonstrating them in practice.
So we see that the real advanced course is the one we give ourselves by demonstrating over the practical problems of everyday life.
Faith without works is dead (James 2:20)
While we all need to know as much as possible intellectually and subconsciously about spiritual matters, it is in the application of our faith that we grow spiritually. It is through acting on our faith that we mature and grow spiritually stronger. The child who is taught the principles of walking will never walk unless they hoist themselves up and take the first step. Even then, it is only through greater and more ambitious action that a toddler advances form the first step to walking, climbing, running and jumping.
We must push our faith into action lest we remain prone on the floor as educated yet paralyzed believers. If we think, feel, speak and act our faith, then all things for our best good will be demonstrated. Then we will be teaching the advanced course in spirituality through our actions instead of studying the course with our intellect.
Acting faith,
Z gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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