A Paradigm of Oneness: Part 7
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The paradigm of separation causes one to place a great deal of emphasis on morality and sin. Moral thoughts and actions are pleasing to God, immoral thoughts and actions are not, with the discerning factor of what is moral and immoral being derived from select scriptures. The emphasis is placed on conscience rather than consciousness.
The paradigm of oneness understands consciousness as the sum of our beliefs. The character of our beliefs affects the way the Creative Life Force expresses through us.
In metaphysical literature the soul is often depicted as evolving. It is not the soul but the consciousness, whose nucleus is the trinity of core values, that is evolving. The paradigm of oneness sees the soul as complete. The experience of God as an all-encompassing, all-sustaining presence, the acceptance of the truth of our wholeness, and the acceptance of our unity with God stimulates a basis of understanding that builds a system of consciousness that is in harmony with Truth. The inner awakening prompts a natural morality in thought and behavior. These moral standards are governed by the individual’s awareness of what is and what is not in alignment with the truth of Being.
Because consciousness provides the foundation for our external conditions, we see in this evolution of understanding a natural improvement in all that concerns us. Added to the principle that consciousness precedes demonstration is the understanding that the trinity of core values precedes the consciousness from which we live our life.
Speaking with realization the following three affirmations will help build a oneness based consciousness: God is my ever-present Source of all good. I am whole and free right now. Nothing can separate me from the life, love, power, and intelligence of God.