As you begin to study the lessons of Jesus and of the bible in general, you are advised to put aside all preconceived notions about life.
The purpose of this is to create an open mind which facilitates accurate assimilation of new principles.
The importance of keeping an open mind as a technique for absorbing pure facts is beautifully articulated in the quotation below by Rudolf Steiner extracted from his article titled “The Path of Knowledge”.
“If from the outset a man approaches a fact in the world bringing with him judgment originating in his life hitherto, he shuts himself off through his judgment from the calm, all-round effect which the fact can have on him. The learner must be able at each moment to make himself a perfectly empty vessel into which the new world flows. Knowledge arises only in those moments when every criticism coming from ourselves is silent. For example, when we meet a person, the question is not at all whether we are wiser than he. Even the most unintelligent child has something to reveal to the greatest sage. And if he approaches the child with his prejudgment, however wise he may be, his wisdom thrusts itself like a dulled glass in front of what the child ought to reveal to him.”
So, open your mind and receive from Him during the study of His words.
Searching for the truth must first begin with the feeling of inward emptiness.
If you do not know that there are more to be known then what are you searching for?
Have an awesome night rest, God's delight!
Apostle Julius Ikhide-Iyke Etaifo
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