“The Father judges no one, but has instead given all judgment to the Son; so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father.” ~ Jesus (John 5:22-23)

 

First & foremost, it is crucial to remember here that – at least as far as Jesus was concerned – his heavenly Father is found within the Heart of every sentient being (see John 14:20).  And because this Divine Essence is composed of perfect Love (see Matthew 5:48), “He” is a psycho-spiritual Father who not only does not want to judge anyone, but who by His nature is not even able to do so (see 1 John 4:18).

 

As such, because this internal “Father” exudes a mercy without limit (Luke 6:36), and because “His” forgiveness is without end (Matthew 18:21-22), and because “He” has given us the “Grace upon Grace” of a conscient free will (John 1:16), “He” has in effect given the “Son of Man” (the conscient Soul that resides within us all as well – see Matthew 9:6, Matthew 16:28, Luke 22:69 et al) the ability to discern selfishness from selflessness; thereby to actualize the latter when most tempted with the former –thereby to profoundly Honor the utmost potential of that Son – and thereby to truly Honor the heavenly Father within us all thereby.

 

Amen … Let it be so.

 

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