11 Working with the Law - LAW OF OBEDIENCE - Bob Proctor and Mary Morrissey

The Law of Obedience

Understanding Obedience

• The session introduces the concept of obedience, emphasizing its significance in life and personal growth.

• Living within a structured system requires understanding laws; knowledge leads to respect and natural obedience to these laws.

• Each individual is designed to build creatively, with a choice between wisdom and ignorance in their actions.

Divine Laws vs. Human Laws

• Many fear exacting laws, associating them with difficulty, yet they recognize the necessity of enforced social conduct for harmony.

• Just as human government ensures safety through law, divine law offers certainty for individual prosperity when obeyed.

Nature's Order and Personal Growth

• Misconceptions about God often stem from misunderstandings of divine laws; true understanding aligns with nature's order.

• A personal reflection reveals that early perceptions of God were unrelatable; maturity brings clarity on the relationship with life's laws.

Normal vs. Natural Living

• Tom Willhite distinguishes between normal (habitual behavior) and natural (in harmony with one's true self).

• Our inherent nature includes unlimited abundance and goodness; aligning our lives with this truth requires obedience to our nature.

The Role of Obedience in Society

• Obedience is often misconstrued as fear-driven compliance rather than respect-driven action that supports societal structures.

• Successful upbringing involves instilling discipline through understanding rather than fear, leading to future success.

Ignorance and Knowledge

Overcoming Ignorance Through Study

• Life's problems arise from disobedience to thought laws; ignorance hinders understanding what to obey.

• Freedom is linked to knowledge; eliminating ignorance through study allows individuals to know the truth that liberates them.

Nature’s Harmony as a Model

• Nature operates under harmonious laws that resolve discord and fulfill needs; humans must comply for optimal results in endeavors like farming.

The Student's Journey

Becoming a Good Student of Life

• Every student who obeys life's laws can unlock endless gifts by practicing discipline and good intentions daily.

Inner Truth vs. Outer Conditions

• Mistakes often stem from prioritizing external circumstances over inner truths taught by spiritual law.

Shifting Perspectives

Living from Within Outwardly

• True empowerment comes from focusing on internal truths rather than external appearances or conditions affecting us.

The Law of Sowing and Reaping

Thoughts Shape Reality

• "As you sow, so shall you reap" emphasizes that thoughts manifest reality—negative thinking breeds negative outcomes.

(t=800] Childhood Lessons on Fear

Dispelling Illusions

• A mother's lesson illustrates how dispelling fears based on illusions enables children to find peace through truth.

Principle vs. Things

Understanding True Causes

• Worshipping material possessions leads to burdens while recognizing principles fosters freedom from attachment.

Ownership Misconceptions

Realizing True Wealth

• Material wealth is temporary; true essence lies in character developed through adherence to spiritual principles.

Embracing Challenges

Growth Through Adversity

• Challenges are opportunities for growth; shifting perspective allows one to practice obedience amidst difficulties.

Disobedience Defined

Recognizing Right Action

• Disobedience arises when immediate desires overshadow long-term benefits derived from following right principles.

Trustworthiness in Principles

Characteristics of a Principled Individual

• Individuals governed by principle inspire confidence due to their unwavering commitment despite external pressures.

Harmony Through Obedience

Aligning Actions with Desires

• Practicing harmony aligns faculties towards desired outcomes, reinforcing the importance of obedience in achieving fulfillment now rather than later.